This article compiles everything currently known about Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console, including rumored specifications, features, potential launch titles, and official announcements.
Table of Contents
- Latest News
- Overview
- Rumored Specs and Features
- Potential Launch Games
- Peripherals, Design, and Additional Information
- Official News and Announcements
- Related Articles
Recent Switch 2 News
- Nintendo plans to outpace scalpers by producing a surplus of Switch 2 units.
- Official announcement of the Switch 2 is confirmed for this fiscal year (ending March 31, 2025).
- Despite the impending Switch 2 release, current Switch sales remain robust.
Switch 2 Overview
Release Date: | To be announced; confirmation expected shortly |
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Price: | To be announced; estimated at $349.99 or higher |
Release Date: Nintendo has confirmed an announcement before March 31, 2025, but a specific release date remains unconfirmed.
Price: A higher price than previous Switch models is anticipated, reflecting both general inflation and expected hardware upgrades. Estimates range from $349.99 to $399.99.
Specifications: PS4/Xbox One-Level Power
The Switch 2 is likely to utilize a next-generation Nvidia system-on-a-chip, potentially a Tegra X1 successor or the T239, offering performance comparable to the PS4 and Xbox One. Analyst reports suggest an 8-inch screen, though recent speculation points towards an OLED display.
Switch 2 Rumored Specs and Features
Processor | 8-core Cortex-A78AE |
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RAM | 8GB |
Storage Capacity | 512GB |
Battery Life | 9+ Hours |
Display | 7-8 inch OLED screen, 120hz refresh rate |
Features | Larger, magnetically-attached Joy-Con controllers; 4K support; Backwards compatibility |
Rumors suggest an 8-core Cortex-A78AE processor, 8GB RAM, and 512GB of storage. Improved battery life (beyond 9 hours) and a 120Hz OLED display are also anticipated. The console is expected to maintain its hybrid functionality, with 4K output when docked.
Potential Launch Games
No official launch titles have been announced. With the expected announcement before March 31, 2025, some currently planned Switch releases may be delayed or become Switch 2 exclusives.