This article compiles all available information on the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. We'll cover the latest news, rumored specs, potential launch titles, design details, and official announcements.
Table of Contents
- Recent Updates
- Overview
- Speculation: Features and Technical Details
- Potential Launch Games
- Design, Peripherals, and Other Information
- Official News and Announcements
- Related Articles
Recent Switch 2 News
- Nintendo's Strategy to Combat Scalping: Mass Production of the Switch 2.
- Official Switch 2 Announcement Confirmed for This Fiscal Year.
- Strong Switch Sales Despite Imminent Switch 2 Release.
Switch 2 Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | TBA; Official Announcement Imminent |
| Price | TBA; Estimated $349.99 or Higher |
Release Date: Announcement Coming Soon, but Date Remains Unconfirmed
Nintendo has recently confirmed the Switch 2's existence. While a release date is yet to be revealed, President Shuntaro Furukawa has promised an announcement before the fiscal year ends on March 31, 2025.
Price: Likely Above $349.99
Considering rising product costs and anticipated hardware upgrades, the Switch 2 is expected to be priced higher than its predecessors. The original Switch launched at $299.99, while the OLED model debuted at $349.99. We project a retail price between $349.99 and $399.99.
Technical Specifications: PS4/Xbox One Level Performance
The Switch 2 is likely to utilize a next-generation Nvidia system-on-a-chip, potentially an evolution of the Tegra X1 or possibly Nvidia's T239. This could bring performance comparable to the PS4 and Xbox One.
Reports suggest an 8-inch screen, though some sources indicate a 7-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Sharp Corp. has been mentioned as a potential LCD panel supplier.
Switch 2 Rumored Specs and Features
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | 8-core Cortex-A78AE |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage Capacity | 512GB |
| Battery Life | 9+ Hours |
| Display | 7-8 inch OLED, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Features | Larger Joy-Cons, 4K support, Backwards Compatibility |
Recent reports suggest an 8-core Cortex-A78AE processor, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of internal storage – a significant upgrade from the original Switch. Improved battery life and a high refresh-rate OLED display are also anticipated. A potential co-processor for enhanced docked performance (4K output) is rumored.
Potential Launch Games: No Official Announcements Yet
Currently, there's no confirmed information on launch titles. However, given the expected announcement timeframe, some games slated for release before March 31, 2025, may be delayed or become Switch 2 exclusives.
