Nintendo Switch 2 Input Lag: Classic Fighters See Performance Boost

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Early input lag tests for the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal a mixed bag of results, with significant improvements for some older fighting games but more modest performance for newer titles like *Street Fighter 6*.The findings, conducted by latency expert Nigel ‘Noodalls’ Woodall on June 5, 2025, offer the first glimpse into the console’s responsiveness, a critical factor for competitive gaming.

Street Fighter 6 Latency on Switch 2: A Closer Look

The fighting game community is eagerly assessing the Nintendo Switch 2’s capabilities, particularly regarding input lag, which can substantially impact gameplay. Initial tests focused on *Street Fighter 6*, a flagship title, to gauge the console’s responsiveness. Woodall’s tests showed that *Street Fighter 6* on the Switch 2 averages 71 ms (4.4 frames) of input delay in handheld mode and 72 ms when docked using a 120Hz monitor.

These results position the Switch 2’s *Street Fighter 6* performance roughly on par with the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro. However, it lags behind other current-generation consoles. For comparison, the PlayStation 5 registers at 57.4 ms,the Xbox Series X at 58.3 ms, the Xbox Series S at 55.65 ms, and PC at 58