Nintendo Switch gamers have waited long enough, perhaps very long enough, as it has been six years now since the original Switch was unveiled. Add to this, there has been no official information from the makers yet regarding Nintendo Switch 2, save for the rumors and leaks surrounding this upcoming console.
They believe that Nintendo Switch 2 is more of an upgrade to the existing Switch instead of an entirely new console design. The Switch has become the third best-selling console of all time, lagging behind PlayStation 2 and the Nintendo DS. Additionally, it’s also the first triumphant hybrid console, so rumors say Nintendo wouldn’t want to make a wrong move. Here’s everything PVP Live knows so far about the Nintendo Switch 2.
Display, Other Specs
- Rumors, particularly those from NateTheHate, a gaming tipster, say that Nintendo might opt for an LCD panel for its Switch 2 to keep costs down.
- Some hope the console gets a refresh rate boost from 60Hz to 120Hz.
- Nintendo Switch 2 is likely to follow the trend from the original Switch, which has a NVIDIA Custom Tegra processor. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but a rumor from Eurogamer indicates that the upcoming Nintendo console might receive a custom variant of the software company’s leaked T234 processor.
- There are also rumors suggesting that Nintendo’s next-gen console could carry a co-processor chip capable of boosting power and video output every time the console is docked and connected to a 4K TV.
- Switch 2 might also have an onboard storage of 512GB.
Features
- The gossiping community suggests that Nintendo might stick with a similar design to its original Switch. Thus, the Switch 2 could have a bigger eight-inch screen. But they hope the Joy-Con design is more ergonomic for longer playing sessions.
- A larger battery is also expected.
- Aside from seeing an upgrade from Wi-Fi 5 to 6, fans also expect this next-gen console to support Bluetooth 5.1.
Games
Some of the games rumored to be in the Nintendo Switch 2 are:
- “Super Mario Odyssey 2”
- A new “Donkey Kong” game
- A new “Monster Hunter” game
- A possible remake of “Final Fantasy VII”
- A new “Super Monkey Ball” game
- A new “Pokémon” game
- “Fair Cry 7”
- “Mario Kart 9”
- “Bayonetta Trilogy”
Those games are big names. Optimistic fans.
Release Date, How Much?
Most rumors lead to a September 2024 release date, but others say that if that date were too ambitious, November 2024 would suffice. Interestingly, there are also some who are saying the release date is April 2024. Whoa.
As for the price, speculations say the Nintendo Switch 2 will be at around $449.
Gamers can’t do anything but hope. But they might want to start saving money right now for this upcoming console.
