What’s the Nintendo Switch 2?
It’s officially the Switch 2! Nintendo has chosen a simple, clear name, avoiding the confusion seen with previous consoles like the Wii U and the New Nintendo 3DS. This marks the first time in Nintendo’s history they’ve opted for a numbered sequel.
While the technical details for the Switch 2 remain under wraps, the company unveiled the new hardware in its first-look trailer. The design of the console bears a strong resemblance to the original Nintendo Switch, with a focus on refinements rather than significant changes. Many of these adjustments align with predictions made by leaks and reports in recent months. For more gaming-related updates, check out Neu Deals.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 keeps the USB Type-C port on the bottom edge of the screen and introduces an additional USB Type-C port on the top side, alongside the power and volume buttons, the 3.5mm headphone jack, and the game card slot.
What’s the Switch 2’s Release Date?
Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 will be released this year, though no specific date has been set. The launch is likely to occur in early summer, as the system announcement meets the company’s earlier commitment to reveal the Switch 2 before the end of the current fiscal year, which ends in March. A deeper look at the Switch 2 will be unveiled during a Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2.
This timeline allows Nintendo to build excitement, prepare a launch library, and attract developers and publishers not already working on Switch 2 games behind the scenes. Before the official announcement, six developers shared with Spanish fansite Nintendo that the Switch 2 is expected to launch around June or July 2025. This timing mirrors the original Switch’s announcement in October 2016 and its launch in March 2017.
Nintendo Switch’s Legacy Looms on Switch 2
The reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 comes almost nine years after the original Switch was unveiled in 2016. Since then, the hybrid console, along with its OLED and Lite versions, has sold over 146 million units, making it the third-best-selling console of all time, trailing just behind the PlayStation 2 and the Nintendo DS (and not by much).
What Are the Nintendo Switch 2’s Specs?
According to leaks from Brazilian source Centroleaks and Famiboards users, the upcoming Switch 2 will feature 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, a significant upgrade from the current system’s 4GB/64GB. The new model will reportedly have an 8-inch screen, aligning with hints from teaser videos.
Additionally, the Switch 2 may include an ARM Cortex-A78AE processor with eight cores, though it’s expected to be less powerful than the AMD Zen 2 chips in the PS5 and Xbox Series X. Other leaks suggest it will have a 60W power draw for the upgraded dock.
What Will the Switch 2 Cost?
Nintendo has made it clear that it doesn’t aim to compete directly with Microsoft or Sony in terms of power or price. The base Nintendo Switch is priced at $300, with the handheld-only Switch Lite at $200 and the Switch OLED at $350.
A reliable leaker, MoistyCharlie, suggests the new Switch could cost $400, although this may rise if tariffs on consumer electronics are imposed. For now, $400 seems like a reasonable price point.
