[Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks Compilation: Everything We Know About the Nintendo Switch Successor] Lots of information regarding the successor to the Nintendo Switch has been popping up over the last few weeks. While we have covered most of the trustworthy rumors and leaks, we wanted to compile everything we know about the next-gen Nintendo console.
Let's start with performance:
- The reality is that Switch 2 will be a very powerful handheld device, much more than you might expect. The PS5 and Xbox Series X will be 4 years old when the Switch 2 releases, and the Switch 2 hardware will be much more modern, especially thanks to DLSS. So, while raw power won't match current-gen consoles, image quality won't be far behind.
- Comparing apples to apples here is just impossible; the architecture is too different, and we don't have enough info yet. However, it will be a gigantic leap over the original Switch, and Nintendo is using a lot of cutting-edge technology.
Now let's dive into the leaks. We have divided them based on their trustworthiness rating, starting with leaks reported by multiple trustworthy sources that are highly likely to be accurate, and ending with rumors whose credibility is still up in the air.
All but confirmed:
- The screen will be 8 inches, LCD at least on one launch model.
- Will use DLSS (version 3.5) to improve performance and support ray tracing.
- 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM. - 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.
- Will use magnets to attach the new Joy-Con in some way.
- Will be completely backward compatible with original Switch games (physical and digital) and will connect via Bluetooth to original Joy-Con and Pro Controllers.
- 4K support while docked.
- Uses the new NVIDIA Tegra T239. Other potential leaks:
- Integrated microphone.
- Launch in March 2025.
- Sega, Atlus, Capcom, EA, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, and Koei Tecmo will immediately support the new console.
- New physical cartridge format. - The size of the console will be between the original Switch and a Steam Deck, closer to the ROG Ally.
- Will use new microSD Express cards for expandable storage, so your current microSD cards may not work. This new SD format will launch later this year and will be more expensive. Initially, these cards will be limited to 256 GB. Rumors that need more sources:
- One new button on the back of each Joy-Con.
- One new button below the Home button.
- Kickstand will have a damping bracket.
- Pokémon is already working on three projects for the new console.
-------------- That's all for now. Any other rumors, especially regarding pricing or multiple SKUs are most likely fake, there are no other trustworthy leaks at the moment. Though, things are changing very quickly and it is likely that more information will be revealed in the coming weeks / months, so stay tuned for updates!
