This article compiles all available information on the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. We'll explore confirmed details, rumored specifications, potential launch titles, and more.
Table of Contents
- Latest News
- Overview
- Rumored Specs and Features
- Potential Launch Titles
- Design, Peripherals, and Additional Details
- Official Announcements
- Related Articles
Recent Switch 2 News
- Nintendo to Counter Scalpers with Increased Switch 2 Production
- Official Switch 2 Announcement Confirmed for This Fiscal Year
- Strong Switch Sales Continue Despite Imminent Switch 2 Release
Switch 2 Overview
| Release Date: | To be Announced; Official Announcement Imminent |
|---|---|
| Price: | To be Announced; Estimated at $349.99 or Higher |
Release Date: Announcement Expected Soon
Nintendo has confirmed the Switch 2's existence. While a release date remains unannounced, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has promised an official announcement before the fiscal year ends on March 31, 2025.
Price: Likely $349.99 and Above
Considering rising product costs and anticipated hardware upgrades, the Switch 2 is expected to be more expensive than its predecessors. The original Switch launched at $299.99, while the Switch OLED debuted at $349.99. We project a retail price between $349.99 and $399.99.
Specs: PS4/Xbox One-Level Power
The Switch 2 will likely utilize an Nvidia system-on-a-chip, potentially a next-generation Tegra X1 or the more powerful T239, matching the processing power of the PS4 and Xbox One. Analyst Hiroshi Hayase from Omdia predicts an 8-inch screen, while Sharp Corp. has confirmed supplying LCD panels during the console's development. Recent reports suggest an OLED display at launch.
Switch 2 Rumored Specs and Features
| Processor | 8-core Cortex-A78AE |
|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage Capacity | 512GB |
| Battery Life | 9+ Hours |
| Display | 7-8 inch OLED screen, 120hz refresh rate |
| Features | Larger, magnetically-attached Joy-Con controllers; 4K Support; Backwards Compatibility |
Reports indicate an 8-core Cortex-A78AE processor, 8GB RAM, and 512GB of internal storage – substantial upgrades from the 32GB/64GB in current Switch models. Improved battery life exceeding 9 hours is also anticipated, along with a 120Hz refresh rate OLED display. Nvidia's next-generation system-on-a-chip is likely, potentially offering PS4/Xbox One-level performance. A co-processor for enhanced docked 4K output is also rumored. The Switch 2 will maintain its hybrid design, functioning as both a handheld and home console.
Potential Launch Titles
No Official Announcements; 2025 Switch Releases Uncertain
Currently, no confirmed launch titles exist. The latter half of 2024 and early 2025 already feature a robust lineup of Switch games (including Donkey Kong Country Returns HD). The timing of the Switch 2 announcement will likely influence the future availability of these titles on the new console. For more on upcoming video games, please see the link below.
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