Switch 2 Officially Confirmed + More Spec Details Leak 

Nice of Nintendo to give us the announcement announcement.

They pretty much nailed it with the Switch design, all it needed was some tweaks for some more comfort when holding it, drastically increase the performance, maintain full backwards compatibility and keep the screen OLED and I bet it will sell really well.

Switch led to Steamedeck, PS Portal, and all the PC Handhelds. It's a freaking pioneer and I don't expect them to move away from this handheld

The thumbnail 😂😂

Can’t wait to replay all my Switch games at 60fps

Rumor: The nintendo Switch Successor will be graphically more capable than the Super nintendo. I don't know how reliable that source is, but I am mostly confident it is true.

Richard thumbnail approves Switch 2 specs

The Switch launch is what got me back into gaming. Excited for the next era!

Having OLED screen upfront would help migrate more audience from non-oled switch to Switch 2. It makes it even clearer of an upgrade.

I can't wait for people who don't know what "financial year" means to be mad when the Switch 2 isn't announced until early 2025.

“I’m not sure how you follow up from the Switch and evolve that concept” FOUR SCREENS

I hope for backwards compatibility news

They didn't confirm anything, they just said "we'll talk about that subject later", bet the day comes and they just say "we don't have a next console planned"

Alex is right. There will be a gimmick, unless it's like the nes to the snes and not ds to 3ds or wii to wii u.

Missed opportunity if they don't call it the Super Switch. I just hope they're updating old games to be 60 FPS.

I think VRR needs to be there to smooth out the framerate on handheld mode

you all got such a big point, the fact that the switch is both portable and console like is what made it so popular, even for those who are not even into gaming at all, and i'm almost certain that both microsoft and sony really needs to step up their game or both steam and nintendo will end up being the only consoles in a near future

Yo the thumbnail tho 😂

I love how happy Thumbnail Video Game Man is.

Ugh…. New Nintendo console hype is always the best time in gaming. Big-N is going to deliver ❤

I am toying with the idea buying Switch Oled during/after Switch 2 release. Then in a few years get the Switch 2 refresh.

Excited to see how you guys looked on the new specs and how it may run.

Excited to see old switch games with resolution scaling running on this

I just hope that I'll be able to grab one of the launch models without having to deal with scalpers (PS5 and Series X had issues with initial sales due to scalpers and the supply chain being affected by the pandemic). It'd be neat if Nintendo gave an option to purchase directly from them for those who already have a Nintendo Account by XX/YY/ZZZZ date like how Valve handled the Steam Deck. That being said, there would be some supply chain issues if they did that since there are a TON of alt accounts that a single user could have (I have three accounts on my Switch due to region specific e-Shop titles and DLC, for example).

I don’t think “software wasn’t ready.” Chances are, we’re going to have a Mario Kart and 3D Mario either at launch or launch window. Neither the Mario Kart nor 3D Mario EPD teams at Nintendo have put out any games since 2017. Mario Kart games used to launch once every 3 years or so, and 3D Marios pre-Odyssey used to take 2-3 years to make (Odyssey took 3-4 years). I know that game development takes longer and becomes more costly as the hardware gets better. However, by the time we get to 2025, both these teams will have been working silently for close to 8 years… MORE than enough time to account for the jump in hardware capabilities.

If they want a gimmick just throw two cameras and a mic on the console like the DSi and they can emphasize AR as a third way to play even if never used

I'm looking forward to the Switch 2 though. I love my Steam Deck OLED a ton, but even with the dock Steam Deck I feel like its definitely a handheld and not true a hybrid console. If Switch 2 can even just match the Steam Deck's power specs, with the additiom in developer optimization (I'm optimistic given some of the miracles developers pulled on the original Switch), Switch 2 supporting DLSS and maintain the seamless docking of the original Switch, it'll be a really great hybrid console experience.

I'm nervous they will give it two screens like a supersized 3ds or something such that it looks different enough that parents can easily understand at a glance the console is not just the "same thing" their kid already has. Maybe the second screen would detatch so two players coud have individual screens while each using one joycon, but I would much rather just have the best single screen portable console possible without added bulk and costs taken away from peformace upgrades for gimmicks. What would be awesome, would be a fold out single ~9-10" screen, but that would be way too expensive and fragile.

The PS Portal LCD is quite good. I would hope for it to be at least as good as that one, but OLED would be even better!

Wild speculation on my part. What if the switch 2 is essentially two separate systems. That the dock is more than just a dock, it contains additional hardware. So you can get 4K game performance at home on your television, and play the same games on the handheld portion, just in 720p with lower graphical settings .

Considering how long the Switch generation is being stretched to, I almost wonder if Nintendo is just going to go to a 10-year console cycle going forward.

That thumbnail is made from our nightmares

Does anyone know if Linneman has given his view on the Steam Deck OLED?

I would take a non announcement to temper expectations over an announcement to anouce a future announcement like we have seen from other companies.

wasn't their info in the shipping manifest about there being two fans? One on the dock? at least suggested. this is kind of interesting

Memory system both RAM and storage with the unified architecture and Arm based SoC is VERY IMPORTANT and it's great to see they opt for DDR5X variant. I think there is also more performant 8500 model out there already, but probably more expensive than 7500 and Nintendo is not like Sony or M$ and always want to make profit on their consoles. It they would think as competition we would see an amazing next gen handheld even better for what they r going for. Screen should be OLED already, but once again because of costs they will continue with the LCD but good OLED would be a huge improvement. Seeing old Nvidia Ampere cores is also kind of a bummer, but maybe it fits they needs and they don't need the latest ones, still it would be nice to see them.

They've announced an announcement.

Time to bring back those older single player PC games

17:30 Pretty sure we've gotten reports of it being an 8-inch, 1080p, LCD screen.

If the new switch has the new specs of usb C connectors, they could eventually make a gpu or ai upscaler dock later on

What they need to do is carry over everything that worked with the Switch, make the catridge based games compatible, make all digital purchases compatible, but just improve the hardware to be more capable in terms of having locked 60 fps, 1080p, faster load times, hall effect sensor analog sticks (or user upgradeable analogs), and actual d-pad on the controller. If they can do that then I think existing Switch owners will upgrade and many new gamers will get one and probably Switch games too. If they can also go with a QLED or Mini LED display, drastically more battery life, and more internal storage (maybe even going with NVMe), that'd attract the more 'hardcore' games. It's a given that they should keep that portable-docking aspect.

Does any one want something other than a Switch 2.0? It's a good concept, and can't really be improved on conceptually, at least in no way I can think of. Just give us better hardware and backwards compatibility and I think most people will be happy. And maybe it can play older games at higher performance levels.

This is the most needed console iteration of all. ps5 and series x just pushed out during covid times and we were met with scalpers and the games were remasters and remakes or cross platform titles, this generation lacked. The switch sold so well so my guess is that this is going to slingshot from the switch's success trajectory

The Switch, despite being extremely limited, had incredible ports such as The Witcher 3, Dark Souls, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, Nier Automata, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Hogwarts Legacy, Alien Isolation, Mortal Kombat 11, Hellblade, Doom Eternal and Wolfenstein 2, if the rumor of the Switch 2 specs is real I believe that support for third party games will be even better as the hardware gap will be much smaller. I just wonder what Nintendo will be able to do with this hardware, if they managed things like Xenoblade X and Breath of the Wild on Wii U and also Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Xenoblade 3 on Switch, just imagine what they will be capable with a console that will supposedly be more powerful than the PS4 in portable mode and close to the PS4 Pro/Xbox Series S in Dock mode.

I heard the joy cons will attach with magsafe instead of a rail.

If it is called switch attach, it might be a powerful dockingstation fir the switch ,

Pretty cool if they could have it support VR. Making those old concept for Switch true. I mean, Switch 2 will probably be at least comparable to meta quest 3. It would be yet another dimension that the Switch platform could support.

the only reason why they use lpddr5 is because of they are handheld. and looking for battery life more. but they could have use their gamecube approach, using several type of memory for different tasks. something xbox series x use. so they culd go with 8GB of LPDDR5 so they could drop voltage to 0.5 or even 0.3 volts if its idling. and then use a separate 4Gb gddr6 for the vram. which only fires up when the graphics is load up. and force it to merely use the main system LPDDR5 and CPU render when browsing menus and idling desktop(or handheld-top screen or whatever) screen. but the memory size show they arent expecting to compete with the likes of steamdeck. so the focus probably still the same type of lightweight games or a heavily dialed down graphics configuration type of games. meaning, you wont see many type of games that are available in many other platforms. it would be nintendo specific things. well, the reason why im never a fan. and the chances of them reviving "joanna dark' is getting minuscule and more minuscule.

I think it'll be a very strong home console. It will still use the switch medium. And your switch or switch light will work as a PlayStation portal for the home console

So, it was announced that it will be announced? Wow, exciting.

It’s a exciting time to be a gamer😊 Loved this discussion, so I decided to subscribe 👍🏼

I just hope that they do make it fully backwards compatible with the current switch.

Hoping the switch plays stellar blade

5:12 Funny that you mention the DS situation, because I came to the opposite conclusion. They claimed the DS was a third pillar and not a successor to the GBA. They did the same for the Switch, claiming that it was a new thing entirely, not replacing handheld or home console. But here, they just came out and said this will be the Switch successor. They aren't pretending like the new system won't replace the Switch.

With the help of its built-in tech, it is likely going to be equivalent to Sony and Microsoft current gen systems.

Also, the fact that Furukawa talked about longer game development cycles being an “inevitability” is a pretty good hint that this successor will be considerably more powerful. He wouldn’t say that to investors if the Switch 2 were only a slight bump like the “New” 3DS.

I'm more excited for the Switch 2 then I am for the PS5 pro.. I just hope the S2 launches with a oled model? I'll probably buy both Oled and LCD models.🤗

I for one want the gamecube of Nintendo switches also

I... bought a DSi XL recently. Supposedly new and cant wait as I love my DS among all consoles. Felt always like gaming. I do not need DOOM.... I just want switch 2 to have cools games that "knowe that they are games". Thank you. +add some nintendo innovation too :)

Mentioning the 3DS, which came out years ago, why not a 3D oled screen ? How far has the technology come? That would really stand out!

Chances of a Switch3D? Switch with a larger 3DS style screen would be an eye popper

I haven’t felt excited for Nintendo in years now. The novelty f handheld hybrid wore out for me with steam deck and PS portal. I hope to be surprised!

The only gimmick that makes sense to me - not that they'll necessarily do it - is bringing back the second screen. Theoretically it should be possible if they're using DLSS (which they should be). It's really the only think preventing them from putting DS, 3DS and Wii U games on there as-is (there are obviously ways to port them, but if they can just emulate them, that means they can put out more at once).

Great thing about switch is local wireless multiplayer

I'm surprised they didn't release a Switch Lite OLED. I know there are modded Switch lites that run with an OLED and it's a decent upgrade.

GameCube still my favorite console till today ♥️ If it only would have had DVD and Nintendo not canceling online… Still, sich a great System with awesome Games

The selling point is easy don't overthink it like if it were a PS5 or an Xbox. Here's Switch 2, backwards compatible with Switch games and all the new Nintendo games are only available to Switch 2. Nothing else to think about to get people to buy it.

I think don’t believe that they won’t touch on it , in the June direct

It's called we are not announcing anything yet because we want you to keep buying the hardware we already have in the store at full price.

The Switch-Back 😊

I read the title as switch 2 memory leak

everyone wants it, i've been critical of the 1st switch outdated hardware when i bought it and , even if the oled switch is a little bump in specs (mostly from node shrink) have to say all the devs that ported games fo work on it's system made an incredible job working within the very limited constraints , and it's actually where a dev's and creator in the space of video game excels, when they have limited / power / memory constraints to have to juggle with ingeniosity around the limitations.

I feel like Nintendo is making all the right moves behind the scenes nowadays. The rumors sound very positive to me.

Maybe Ninty will find a way to make the docked Switch 2 considerably more powerful that when the Switch 2 is "undocked". Of course it will have to look more modern and refined in every way, the joycons and all. Also it would be nice to get a truly pocketable Switch, smaller than the Lite.

I hope the new gimmick will be better graphics

All they care about is not hurting their Switch 1 sales. That is the only thing that is holding up an announcement.

I can’t wait to play Nintendo games with graphics settings from ten years ago instead of 15 years.

Switch 2 might not need to be docked to the dock for tv output maybe it will stream to the dock that is connected to the hdmi tv, a better name for nintendos switch 2 would be stream 2

If the Switch is gonna look like PS4/ Pro in docked mode with raytracing and ai upscaling I think the graphics and specs isn't something to complain about. I also want to see analog triggers and a better controller in handheld mode, full Led screen and some exclusive quality launch titles. They should offer 1TB M.2 and an SD card for extra space, BC, VR support like the Samsung phone. That would make anyone buy the Switch 2

Hoping these specs can bring GTA V on Nintendo as well

The Super Switch will lean into the 3DS library to carry the momentum forward like they did with Wii U games in order to pad their library of games.

Gimmick? The OS actually having some life to it. All systems from the GameCube to the Wii U including handhelds had their own themes that gave each console their own flare. The Switch went a bit too minimalist. The audio cues are very nice, but I really don't like how flat it is.

Did anyone else the April fools virtual boy ad? That could be the new gimmick or bring back 3D like the DS

I just barely noticed that Richard is using USB mic. pretty good quality but why does he have a USB mic

I just hope they don't cheap out on hardware and memory considering it's like 9-10 between releases. And @Alex is as always clueless. He don't get the userbase.

Finally. A system that can run Gamecube games.

Omg can it play any games at a decent framerate?

Switch 2 needs: - 1080p OLED (60Hz is fine when their users are mostly casuals, and even as a 165Hz monitor user, 60 looks good enough for single player games) - Enough horsepower to drive 60fps as standard - DLSS to look decent on a 4K screen - Just as good battery life as Switch OLED - More effort put into OS, such as customisable themes Everything else is nitpicking (I for example hate the joycons and think they're too small and uncomfortable for my average sized hands). Having these features would make a lot of people happy, both casual and slightly fussier users like me

Doesn’t need a gimmick bc we live in the age of smart phones upgrades annually. Just make it more powerful and add Switch 2 only upgrades

When thinking about the next Switch, we have to start with the current Switch as a base, not compare it to PS4 or Series S. Taking into consideration everything that we know so far, I just hope that Nintendo does not put a bad LCD screen on it and does not downlock everything too badly for the sake of battery life.

I wish someone would smile at me like Rich smiles at the Switch 2 Memory Specs Leak

John knows the score. The Switch needs to stick with the one reliable formula in an even better hardware platform.

It will be called the SwitchDeck!

Wanna see hype even before they show the console itself? June Direct: Shows three games slated for Switch 2 that are as well crossplatform.

I can't believe I own almost all of the Switch first-party games and have finished not one Switch game. I'm looking forward to the next Switch, though.

Easy to captivate current audience. Call it Super Switch or Ultra Switch. Market the hell out of it like Apple would with their iPhones yearly upgrades. They’ll be fine Launching it with Metroid Prime 4 will just be icing on the cake.

Wow, this sounds really powerful! Maybe it might be as powerful as the PS4! Bah. What am I saying, maybe it'll be next gen after that for that level of power on a Nintendo system...

i just want 1080p handheld locked 30fps

Am I crazy for wanting a small portable console?

And now one of the thing that can make them fail, is their naming, I hope they don't do "New Switch"