Nintendo Switch 2 consoles available at Level Up
Photo: Douglas Levere
By Michael Canfield
IT Communication Specialist
Published September 29, 2025
UB students: Level Up’s gaming lounge in Lockwood 2 North now has five brand-new Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, replacing the original Switch 1.
Loaded with new features
Switch 2. Photo: Samuel Petty
The Switch 2 is full of upgrades, including:
- 7.9-inch 1080p HDR10 display (locked to dock for Level Up use)
- Custom NVIDIA T239 processor
- 12GB RAM & 256GB storage expandable with microSD Express cards
- 120Hz VRR support for smooth gameplay
While the tablet screen stays docked at Level Up, you can still check out the dock-and-tablet combo to play on the TVs at Level Up.
New games, new adventures:
- Try the just-released Mario Kart World, built for Switch 2.
- More titles will be added as released.
- All your favorite classics (Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Super Mario Party) are still here and fully compatible.
Ready to play? Book a console pod online.
And remember, Level Up’s esports arena is always open with dozens of PC games, no reservation required.
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