SUMMARY
- Nintendo Switch 2 is the next in line device in the Switch series by Nintendo.
- Switch 2 hasn't been officially announced, however, there are many leaks about the device.
The Nintendo Switch arrived in 2017 and it has been more than six years, that fans of the console have been long waiting for a new development. While Nintendo has not officially made any announcements on the next-generation Switch, there are enough rumors circulating that suggest an announcement will probably occur soon.
According to a report by Eurogamer, the next version of Nintendo’s Switch i.e. Switch 2 was showcased at Gamescom 2023. Although this demo product doesn’t confirm that the device is production-ready, however, it does suggest that Nintendo is working on the next generation Switch.
Furthermore, to add to the plight of the fans who are waiting for Switch 2, there isn’t much information available about the device. However, there are various reports and rumors available online that suggest what the Switch 2 might look like.
Switch 2 to come with a bigger screen
A new report has come which suggests that Switch 2 will have a bigger screen than its predecessor. According to a report by Bloomberg, Omdia analyst Hiroshi Hayase, who focuses on the display business, the Switch 2 will feature a bigger screen.
As stated by him, the next-generation Switch successor console is expected to be released later in 2024 and include an 8-inch LCD screen. However, keeping in line with its previous trend, Nintendo might launch an OLED version of the Switch 2 as it did with the original Switch.
In comparison, the diagonal screen size of the OLED is 7 inches, while the conventional Switch’s screen measures 6.2 inches. Nintendo is expected to deliver its next-generation platform in the second half of 2024, according to a report dated last year from VGC. The report also suggests that Nintendo’s partner studios have got their hands on the development kits for the system.
This report from VGC appears to be credible as they have a strong track record of reporting undisclosed information. Furthermore, like the Nintendo Switch, the next generation system may be used in portable mode and features an LCD panel rather than an OLED screen in order to keep prices down. The report also suggests a cartridge slot for physical games.
Fans are however disappointed with the reports suggesting that Switch 2 will come with an LCD screen. This is because the original Switch was made available in an OLED version by Nintendo.
Hiroshi Hayase prediction for a 2024 release window for the Switch has also been seconded by Kantan games expert Dr. Serkan Toto. The latter in a Q&A with Gamesindustry.biz stated that he believes the next-generation device might come in 2024 with a cost of $400.