The Switch 1 features a 6.2-inch screen, so if the leaks about Switch 2's 8-inch screen are accurate, that's about a 30% increase in size - roughly matching what Nintendo showed i

Compared to the original Switch, the Switch 2 Joycons are much bigger in size, with one boasting orange highlights while the other has blue. When separated from the console, the raised edge features additional buttons for even more accessibility and control over the action.

Japan's Nintendo said on Thursday it will release the Switch 2 console this year, unveiling a device that appears to closely follow the form and functionality established by its popular predecessor. The Kyoto-based gaming company did not release pricing for the new device and said it would provide more details at a Nintendo Direct event on April 2.