Highlights:
* According to recent speculations, the Nintendo Switch 2 release date has been pushed back to 2025.
* Switch 2 is rumored to include Ray tracing technology, magnetic controllers, 12 GB RAM, and Samsung’s popular V-NAND.
Nintendo Switch 2, the fan-stated name for the console, has been officially revealed to be in the works. It is slated to arrive in the 2024 fiscal year after being internally delayed at the beginning of the year. Nintendo has neither disclosed the release window nor the features and specifications, keeping fans on edge, who have been waiting to hear more about the device that includes popular games like Mario, Zelda, Animal Crossing, and Pokemon.
Estimated Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date And Price
The speculated Nintendo Switch 2 release date is March 2025. It is based on the latest developments and the fact that the original Switch console was released in the same month in 2015. Initially, the successor to the Nintendo Switch was set to arrive this year but the date has been pushed back. According to the Japanese website, Nikkei, the company is prioritizing securing initial stock and is meticulously choosing popular software.
On May 7, 2024, Shuntaro Furukawa’s post confirmed a Nintendo Switch 2 announcement being planned for the fiscal year. The President of Nintendo did not provide a release window although the next console is slated to arrive by March 2025 because it is the ending month of Nintendo’s fiscal year.
In a recent update, analyst David Gibson mentioned in a post that a Switch 2 announcement is imminent. Gibson noted that the Japanese electronics company Hosiden, which is one of the Nintendo assemblers, is spending 3 billion Yen on production and automation for FY3/25.
The estimated Nintendo Switch 2 price is between $240 to $400. Switch’s price at launch was $299.99 which is approximately INR 25,000. If Switch 2 has some impressive features that truly stand out from its predecessor, including magnetic controllers and an OLED screen, it could be priced higher.
Nintendo Switch 2 Rumored Specifications & Features
Rumors galore for the successor of Nintendo Switch, with some even mentioning that the new console will be a revamp of the original. Moreover, it is believed that Nintendo will switch to using an LCD screen rather than using an OLED. The rumor about cost-cutting must be taken with a grain of salt though. The Japanese company is aiming to compete with current-gen consoles and not adding an OLED in Switch 2 will be a major drawback.
The rumored features for Nintendo Switch 2 also mention Ray tracing technology and Generation 5 Samsung V-NAND chips. Ray tracing improves the visual on the screen by rendering reflections, refractions, shadows, and lighting as accurately as possible. Meanwhile, the V-NAND delivers high data transfer speeds with up to 1.4 gigabytes per second.
Nintendo Switch 2 release date is anxiously awaited because the console is said to include magnetic controllers, thereby providing a larger gamepad. It will also be compatible with the Nintendo Pro Controller to provide an authentic console-like experience.
As compared to the 36W charger of its predecessor, the Nintendo Switch 2 is rumored to include a 60W Charger. Additionally, there will be two coolers in the device, one being at the dock.
Speaking of the specifications for Nintendo Switch 2, the device is rumored to possess an impressive 12 GB RAM that is more than the Xbox Series S, UFS 3.1 powered internal storage with 256 GB, 8x ARM A78C, and a File decompression engine. The rumored core specifications include 1536 CUDA Cores, 48 tensor cores, and 12 RT cores.
Based on the rumors, the Nintendo Switch 2 will possess a few features that compete with Xbox Series and Series X and PlayStation 4. Whether it will be backwards compatible, allowing players to experience the best Nintendo Switch games from the original device, is unknown.
Nintendo is usually secretive about its plans. Switch 2 could be revealed at the end of the year with more current-gen features added to it apart from those rumored to be involved.
