This article compiles the latest news, announcements, and known details about the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. We'll explore rumored specifications, potential launch titles, design elements, and official statements from Nintendo.
Table of Contents
- Latest News
- Overview
- Rumored Specs and Features
- Potential Launch Games
- Peripherals, Design, and Other Information
- Official Announcements
- Related Articles
Recent Switch 2 News
- Nintendo Aims to Outpace Scalpers with Increased Switch 2 Production.
- Official Switch 2 Announcement Confirmed for This Fiscal Year.
- Existing Switch Sales Remain Robust Despite the Upcoming Release.
Switch 2 Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | TBA; Official Announcement Imminent |
| Price | TBA; Estimated $349.99 or Higher |
Release Date: Confirmation Coming Soon
Nintendo has recently confirmed the Switch 2's existence. While a release date remains unannounced, President Shuntaro Furukawa has pledged an official announcement before the fiscal year's end (March 31, 2025).
Price: Likely Higher Than Previous Models
Considering general price inflation 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 cost $349.99. A price range of $349.99 to $399.99 is a reasonable estimate.
Specs: PS4/Xbox One-Level Power
The Switch 2 will likely utilize a new Nvidia system-on-a-chip, potentially a next-gen Tegra X1 variant or the T239, potentially matching the processing power of the PS4 and Xbox One. Analyst Hiroshi Hayase from Omdia predicts an 8-inch screen, while Sharp Corp. previously confirmed LCD panel supply for the console. More recent reports suggest an OLED display at launch.
Switch 2 Rumored Specs and Features
| Specification | Rumored 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, magnetically-attached Joy-Cons; 4K Support; Backwards Compatibility |
Reports suggest an 8-core Cortex-A78AE processor, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of internal storage – substantial improvements over the current Switch models. Enhanced battery life and a 120Hz OLED display are also anticipated. The hybrid design, allowing both docked and handheld modes, is expected to continue, potentially with a co-processor for enhanced 4K output when docked.
Potential Launch Games
Currently, no official launch titles have been announced. The latter half of 2024 and early 2025 still feature numerous upcoming Switch releases, some of which may not be compatible with the Switch 2 or may see delayed ports. Further information will likely be revealed alongside the official Switch 2 announcement.
