Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch 1: Side-by-Side UI and Menu Comparison

Home Screen and Iconography

• 🏠 The Switch 2 home screen features a new design with circular indicators instead of a full bar, and rounded game icons compared to the sharp edges on the Switch 1.
• 🎨 The selected game on Switch 2 has a different colored border and font color, enhancing visual distinction.

User and Game Card Navigation

• 👤 User selection on the Switch 2 is presented as a list, offering a more modern feel compared to the Switch 1's layout.
• 🗂️ The Switch 2 allows for selecting multiple virtual game cards at once, a feature requiring a separate 'X' button press on the Switch 1.
• 🎛️ Sorting and filtering options are available on both consoles, with the Switch 2 utilizing icons for these functions.

Settings and Display Options

• ⚙️ The Settings menu has undergone significant layout and naming changes, with 'Airplane Mode' on Switch 1 now 'Flight Mode' on Switch 2.
• 🖥️ Display settings are more granular on the Switch 2, featuring a new 'HDR Output' setting due to the built-in screen's HDR support, and a renamed 'TV Output' to 'Display' setting.
• 🔄 The 'System' section includes a 'System Transfer' feature to Nintendo Switch 2, alongside other renamed functionalities.

New Features and Accessories

• 💤 Sleep mode and Home/Power button functions are largely similar but with minor layout adjustments on the Switch 2.
• 💬 A new 'Game Chat' feature is introduced on the Switch 2, accessible via the screen or a dedicated button.
• 📸 The Switch 2 supports a new camera accessory for video calls, allowing for background cutouts and face overlays on gameplay.
• 🖱️ The controller section highlights the Switch 2's support for mouse mode, offering new input possibilities.