Nintendo Switch 2 Console Updates

The Switch 2 has been in the talks for a while now, and fans cannot wait to get their hands on this home console! The console is rumoured to be in production and has been since 2023, and whilst there has been little information on what we could expect, there are still plenty of rumours that gamers are creating. So we are here to empty all the knowledge we have on the Switch 2 and put it into this informative blog, so you can keep up on what we know. Let’s begin.

(Please note: All information in this blog is based off rumours and speculation, nothing has been confirmed so far.)

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What is known about the Switch 2?

Although yet to be officially confirmed, there have been plenty of rumours surrounding the sequel to the extremely popular Nintendo Switch, which arrived in 2017. Since the original 2017 edition, there have only ever been 2 handheld mode Switch Consoles. The 2017 release and the OLED model, which is a 7” OLED screened slimmer console, which came out in 2021. In the last 3 years since the OLEDS debut, there have been no major updates in the Switch family, and that is why we now feel like 2024 could be the year for change.

In recent news, a rumoured spec sheet allegedly created by content creator Paul Eccleston was leaked which is said to show the Switch 2’s upcoming specs. These specs include an 8-core Cortex-A78AE processor, 8GB of RAM, plus 64GB of internal eMMC storage. Although these specs aren’t as impressive compared to competitors like the PS5 or Xbox Series consoles, there is still a huge improvement in power and performance compared to the original Switch.

Nintendo is constantly releasing video games specifically for the Switch, with new Nintendo switch Mario games coming out in March AND April 2024, meaning it’s clear the company aren’t slowing down when it comes to the life span of the Switch. However, we have noticed that only a handful of Switch games are releasing in the upcoming months whereas usually the games are lined up which makes us and other Nintendo fans wonder if we will be seeing a change in consoles soon.

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 Will Switch 2 come out in 2024?

But surely fans haven’t just created this speculation over a new Switch console? There must be some originating theory. Well, it has been rumoured the Nintendo Switch 2 has been demonstrated privately to developers, where it has been compared to competitors and technological advances have been discussed.

It is now more than likely however, whilst we may see the Switch 2 announcement sometime in 2024, the console won’t actually release until 2025. Lots of sources have mentioned the console has been pushed back to 2025 at least. It has been rumoured that the hardware for the console is complete and ready, but Nintendo have held back with releasing to ensure all software is working perfectly.

It was believed that at Gamescom 2023, there was a demoed private reveal of a possible upcoming console by Nintendo, where viewers got an extremely quick insight into what to expect. But the Nintendo company president Shuntaro Furukawa actually denied this information stating this demo briefing was ‘rumours’ and ‘inaccurate’.

 

Switch 2 Console RUMOURED SPECS:

• Price - $400
• Display – 7” OLED
• Refresh rate – 120 Hz
• Chipset - Tegra239 SoC
• 4K Support – No
• VR Support - No
• Better joystick
• Improved WIFI connection
• Faster performance capabilities

 

The Nintendo Switch was the third bestselling console of all time, so it’s evident why Nintendo are so careful and wants to take much time to get this console ready. They have many previous fails like the Wii U and DS revival, so it’s clear they don’t want to rush the new console enabling it to follow its related consoles footsteps.

There has also been lots of talk about if the console will be backwards compatible, with a Nintendo executive stating Nintendo ‘will do our best to make the transition smooth for our customers" when new hardware arrives’. We assume that the joy-con controllers will be similar if not the same to the current design.

 

 Will it be called Nintendo Switch 2?

When it comes to the name of the Nintendo Switch 2 console, there is no confirmed name yet. Although fans are nicknaming it Switch 2, it is unlikely this will be the actual console's name. Nintendo never numerically name it's products (eg, DS1, DS2, 3DS1 3DS2), so when they do release the Switch 2 Nintendo console, it will most likely adopt something similar to Super Mario and the Super Nintendo Entertainment. Could we see something like the Super Switch hitting our stores?

Whilst all this news is very exciting, there has still been no public announcement on the console and although we are still waiting for further information from Nintendo themselves, sources close to the company and rumours help give us some hope that the release date of the Switch 2 is getting closer...

 

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Conclusion:

Make sure to leave us with your thoughts on this console, of course, we will be back to regularly update you on the news of Nintendo Switch 2, so make sure to check back frequently for more information when we know it.