Nintendo Quietly Upgrades Switch 2 Joy-Con HD Rumble

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Summary

  • The HD Rumble feature on the Nintendo Switch 2 will be quieter.
  • Many players felt the feature was too noisy on the original console, especially while playing action games.
  • The Nintendo Switch 2 will be released on June 5.

On the new Nintendo Switch 2 controllers, the ‘HD Rumble’ function has been made less loud compared to its predecessor. This should help alleviate a concern many players had about the noise level of this feature on the original console.

Enthusiasts can hardly contain their excitement as they count down the days until the arrival of the Switch 2 on June 5. Pre-orders have been snapped up at a rapid pace in the US, with anticipation reaching an all-time high. In anticipation of this much-awaited debut, the Nintendo eShop has been revamped, offering players a Virtual Game Card that houses their game collections and simplifies the process of re-downloading games and sharing them among friends. The Switch 2 promises to offer voice chat and GameShare functionality, enabling users to play games together with friends, even if those friends don’t own the game themselves. Recently, Nintendo has announced another upgrade for its latest console, leaving many players grateful for this improvement.

According to VGC’s findings, the ‘HD Rumble’ function on the Nintendo Switch 2 will be less noisy compared to the original model. Many users complained about its loudness, particularly during intense action games at maximum intensity. In a compatibility note, Nintendo mentioned that the vibrations produced by the Joy-Con 2 controllers will be quieter, yet they asserted that the feature has been improved in overall power. The new controllers might have improved casing to reduce noise, and this isn’t the only change. Players can anticipate mouse functionality in certain games and a dedicated GameChat button. Additionally, the controllers are expected to magnetically attach themselves to the console.

The HD Rumble Feature Will Be Less Noisy on the Switch 2

In the new Nintendo Switch 2 Dock, improvements have been made to cool the system not just based on the temperature of the console, but also the dock itself. The updated dock will feature two USB ports, an upgraded HDMI port for 4K 60 Hz resolution, and an Ethernet port for a wired internet connection. For many potential gamers, the increased storage capacity is a significant advantage, as the Switch 2 comes with 256GB of memory, which is eight times more than the original console.

On the day the Switch 2 hits shelves, I’ll be among those who can dive into a multitude of games, with Mario Kart World being a standout title that has me super excited. Other great releases slated for June 5th are the Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, Hogwarts Legacy, Split Fiction, Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster, and Switch 2 versions of both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.

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2025-05-01 15:46