A brand new submitting from the Federal Communication Fee (FCC) has confirmed a number of Change 2 options.
Now we all know Amiibo collectible figurines might be supported, as Change 2 will help NFC – it is in the precise Pleasure-Con, similar to the unique Change.
It is also confirmed to have quicker Wi-Fi compatibility with help for Wi-Fi 6 networks with as much as 80MHz of bandwidth, up from Wi-Fi 5 on the unique Change. Nevertheless, it would not seem to help the more moderen Wi-Fi 7 or Wi-Fi 6E.
Additional, we already knew Change 2 would have USB-C ports each on prime and on the backside of the console, however these filings affirm each ports can be utilized to cost the console.
We additionally now know the Change 2’s code designation is BEE, with BEE-001 being the mannequin of the console, BEE-012 and 014 being the left and proper Pleasure-Cons, and BEE-053 being the Relay Field.
Equally, the GameCube had the code DOL (for Dolphin) and the Wii had RVL (for Revolution).
Beneath are pictures from the filings (thanks The Verge).
We nonetheless do not know the discharge date for the Change 2 nevertheless it’s not lengthy now till we discover out – Nintendo is internet hosting a Direct livestream on 2nd April at 2pm UK time.
Little is thought concerning the console thus far, past its reveal again in January, nevertheless it’s hoped the Direct will present a wealth of knowledge: from its launch date and value, to the launch line-up. Presumably that can embrace the brand new Mario Kart sport beforehand teased.
