Rumors and leaks about the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the popular Nintendo Switch, have been circulating for quite some time. While there has been no official announcement from Nintendo yet, speculation has been mounting. Last year, attendees at Gamescom reportedly caught a glimpse of the new console behind closed doors, fueling further excitement among fans.
Recent exclusive details about the upcoming Switch 2 have been revealed by Vandal, a prominent source in the gaming community. Information obtained from manufacturers who had early access to the new console suggests that the Switch 2 will be larger in size compared to its predecessor, the Switch, but not as big as the Steam Deck. Another significant change is said to be the introduction of magnetic Joy-Cons, with controllers that attach to the screen magnetically.
While the compatibility with current Joy-Cons may be affected, it is believed that Pro controllers from the existing Nintendo Switch will work with the new console. Moreover, there are strong indications that Switch games will be compatible with Switch 2.
As for the release date, sources suggest that Nintendo has the console ready for launch but is waiting for a more robust game lineup before making it available. This implies that the Switch 2 may not hit the market until early 2025, as previously rumored.
In terms of hardware, rumors suggest that the Nintendo Switch 2 will utilize an NVIDIA chip based on the Ampere architecture, possibly from the RTX 30 Series graphics. It is also rumored to support DLSS upscaling technology and real-time ray tracing, offering enhanced visual quality in games.
These exciting details were shared on the latest episode of Vandal Radio, a weekly program covering video game news. Hosted by Jose de la Fuente and featuring various Vandal editors, the show delves into the latest gaming releases alongside the groundbreaking information about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Fans can listen to the full broadcast for more in-depth insights.
With the anticipation building up for the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, gamers are eagerly looking forward to experiencing the next evolution in console gaming. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated release.