This article compiles everything we know about the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, including the latest news, rumored specs, potential launch titles, and more.
Table of Contents
- Latest News
- Overview
- Rumored Specs and Features
- Potential Launch Games
- Design, Peripherals & Other Details
- Official Announcements
- Related Articles
Latest Switch 2 News
- Nintendo to Outpace Scalpers with Increased Switch 2 Production.
- Official Switch 2 Announcement Confirmed for This Fiscal Year.
- Strong Switch Sales Continue Despite Imminent Switch 2 Release.
Switch 2 Overview
| Release Date: | To be announced; confirmation expected soon. |
|---|---|
| Price: | To be announced; estimated at $349.99 or higher. |
Release Date: Announcement Imminent
Nintendo has confirmed the Switch 2's existence, but a release date remains unannounced. However, President Shuntaro Furukawa promises an official announcement before the fiscal year ends on March 31, 2025.
Price: Expect a Premium
Anticipate a higher price point than previous Switch models, reflecting both increased production costs and enhanced hardware. While the original Switch launched at $299.99 and the OLED model at $349.99, a $349.99 to $399.99 price range for the Switch 2 seems likely.
Specs: PS4/Xbox One-Level Power
The Switch 2 is rumored to utilize a next-generation Nvidia system-on-a-chip, potentially surpassing the Tegra X1 in the current Switch. Some reports suggest the use of Nvidia's T239, potentially matching the processing power of the PS4 and Xbox One. Analyst Hiroshi Hayase of Omdia predicts an 8-inch screen, while conflicting reports suggest an OLED display. Sharp Corp. has confirmed their involvement in supplying LCD panels during the console's development.
Switch 2 Rumored Specs and Features
| Processor | 8-core Cortex-A78AE |
|---|---|
| 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 (docked); Backwards compatibility |
Reports suggest an 8-core Cortex-A78AE processor, 8GB RAM, and a substantial 512GB of internal storage—a significant upgrade from the current Switch models. Improved battery life exceeding 9 hours is also anticipated, along with a 120Hz refresh rate OLED display. The hybrid nature of the console, supporting both handheld and docked 4K modes (potentially with a co-processor), is also expected.
Potential Launch Games
Currently, there's no official information on launch titles. However, with the potential launch date before the end of March 2025, some late 2024 and early 2025 Switch releases may be delayed or become Switch 2 exclusives. For more on upcoming Switch games, see [link to related article].
