Nintendo Admits to Existence of Switch 2 Model
The Nintendo Switch 2, the eagerly anticipated successor to the mega-popular handheld console, is on the horizon. Sources close to Nintendo, including insiders, accessory-makers, and publishers, have gotten a sneak peek at the highly-anticipated device, but the rest of us are still waiting. In a recent tweet, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa hinted at the upcoming "successor Switch," promising an announcement sometime this fiscal year, which ends in March 2023[1].
However, previous rumors suggest that the release of the Switch 2 could be delayed until 2025. With the launch of the Nintendo Switch OLED already under our belts, it's been seven years since the release of the original Switch console in 2017[3]. The time has allowed us to appreciate the console's groundbreaking impact on the gaming world, as well as identify areas for improvement, such as the console's relative low-power, resulting in occasional framerate dips during gameplay[2].
The YouTuber Moore's Law is Dead has been one of the most vocal leakers regarding the Switch 2. Anonymous sources at Nvidia (the company creating the chip for the Switch 2) have reportedly confirmed that the hardware has been completed "for a very long time." According to Moore's Law, the ball has been in Nintendo's court for years, indicating that the company may be holding off on the sequel's release for some reason, possibly to extend the life of its most successful console since the Wii[4].
Recent speculation suggests that the Switch 2 could offer improved battery life due to the chip's underclock speed. With the official announcement yet to come, we'll have to continue relying on rumors and leaks for the time being[6].
The delay in pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S., originally scheduled for April 9, 2025, is due to Nintendo carefully assessing the impact of new tariffs and evolving market conditions that were recently announced in the States[5]. The company plans to update the pre-order timing at a later date, but the release date remains set for June 5, 2025. The anticipated price for the Nintendo Switch 2 is around $450, with a potential bundle including games like Mario Kart World reaching $500[2].
In conclusion, the Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to launch in June 2025, but the pre-order delays are due to the impact of new tariffs that the company is carefully considering[4][5]. While we wait for the official announcement, speculation and leaks will have to fill the void.
- The Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled to release in June 2025, is expected to offer improved battery life, potentially due to the chip's underclock speed.
- The Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the Nintendo Switch console, has been the subject of rumors suggesting a delay until 2025, although Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has promised an announcement this fiscal year.
- In a recent shift in technological paradigms, the Nintendo Switch 2 is said to be holding off on its release for possible reasons, possibly to extend the life of the current console, as suggested by leaker Moore's Law.
- Accessory-makers, publishers, and insiders close to Nintendo have had a sneak peek at the Nintendo Switch 2, while the rest of us await official reviews and announcements, potentially including details about the device's price and an anticipated bundle featuring games such as Mario Kart World.
