Following the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, it appears that the partnership between Nintendo and Xbox will continue to thrive. Microsoft's head of gaming, Phil Spencer, has recently reaffirmed his commitment to the Switch platform, highlighting its importance as a means to connect with gamers who are not part of the Xbox or PC ecosystems.
In an interview with Variety, Spencer was questioned about specific projects planned for the Nintendo Switch 2. He responded by emphasizing the ongoing support his company provides to the current Switch and their intention to extend that support to the Switch 2.
"Nintendo has been a great partner," Spencer stated. "We think it is a unique way for us to reach players who aren’t PC players, who aren’t players on Xbox. It lets us continue to grow our community of people that care about the franchises that we have, and that’s really important for us to make sure we continue to invest in our games."
"I’m really a big believer in what Nintendo means for this industry and us continuing to support them," Spencer added. "And getting the support from them for our franchises, I think, is an important part of our future."Spencer has consistently expressed enthusiasm for the Nintendo Switch 2, praising Nintendo's innovative approach since the first teaser of the Switch 2. He also confirmed Xbox's strategy to expand the availability of its games across multiple platforms, including PlayStation, Steam, and Nintendo's consoles.
When asked by Variety if the Switch 2 reveal made him eager to announce Xbox's next console plans, Spencer remained focused on Xbox's current strategy. "No. I think all of us in this industry should focus on our communities and the player base that we’re building," he said. "I get inspired by what a lot of different creators do and other platform holders. But I believe in the plans that we have."
The Xbox head reiterated the company's commitment to delivering games across as many platforms as possible, including cloud, PC, and consoles. Titles like Pentiment and Obsidian's Grounded have already been ported to Nintendo platforms, and it will be intriguing to see what Xbox brings to the Switch 2 once it launches.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is slated to officially debut on June 5, 2025. While pre-orders have not yet started, you can stay updated on pre-order availability by visiting our Switch 2 pre-order hub page.
