Nintendo unveiled Switch 2 to the market but still provides missing information about its specifications.
Nintendo Switch 2 will be released in 2025
The Nintendo Direct event scheduled for April 2 2025 promises to share exact information about Switch 2 release timing. The new console will arrive sometime this year while exact launch date information has yet to be announced. The widespread industry consensus points toward a summer or holiday 2025 launch instead of April release. The testing phase for Switch 2 will begin through global events that extend from April to June 2025.
What are its technical characteristics?
We saw the console’s design but developers kept silent about its hardware components. Sources indicate the system will run on an eight-core Cortex-A78AE processor with 8GB of RAM and a 64GB storage system. Sources indicate that Nintendo will use an Nvidia Tegra239 chip with DLSS technology to improve graphical output. We need official announcements to discover Switch 2’s true specifications.
Which screen for Nintendo Switch 2?
On its Switch 2 presentation Nintendo reveals an 8-inch display which represents 30% growth compared to the current screen size. However, the type of screen remains uncertain: Mini-LED or LCD? An OLED option seems unlikely for the base model. A future premium release may include this option when it launches.
What will be its autonomy?
People are guessing many possibilities based on limited data. Nintendo might need a stronger battery system since they plan to add a bigger console to the new Switch model. Similar to the Switch OLED version this new model could operate for between 4.5 and 9 hours based on how its used.
What will be its price?
The price for now remains a mystery. Right now the Nintendo Switch sells for 300 euros but rising costs and shortages could push its price higher. Research analysts expect the device to cost between 400 euros and higher. Nintendo tends to increase the basic cost of their game consoles after every two production generations.
What’s new for controllers?
According to persistent speculation the Joy-Cons may include optical sensors that let users manipulate them as mouse devices. The video reveals the controllers can move on flat surfaces which verifies the optical sensor speculation. The new functionality lets developers create unique games that resemble Mario Paint.
What about compatibility?
Good news: The Switch 2 will play all games released for the existing Switch system. Games with Nintendo Labo accessories probably won’t function optimally if you get the Switch 2. Nintendo will discuss this subject further at a later time.
Any surprises in the pipeline?
The company consistently creates interesting gaming products that produce positive and negative outcomes. Despite its low-key appearance the Switch 2 might offer unexpected innovations through its optical sensors and unknown controller button. The Nintendo community wants to see Miiverse features and specific Nintendo trademarks come back into play.
