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- A new leak claims to know the official name for the successor to the Nintendo Switch.
- Supposedly, the console is called the Switch 2.
- Anticipation for Nintendo's next release is at its peak, with new rumors sprouting up every day.
supposed official name Nintendo Switch The successor console was posted on social media by a leaker who claimed to have received a unit, and said the console will be called the Nintendo Switch 2. The leak of the name of the Switch successor was shared on social media, and was picked up by the leaker. Time to answer some questions from fans about the system.
At the time of writing, Nintendo has not confirmed what the Switch's successor will be called, although the name Switch 2 has been a popular placeholder title. Along with the Switch 2 name, other rumors about the system's size and capabilities have kept Nintendo on the minds of gamers. Earlier in December 2024, accessory manufacturer Dbrand shared a render of a case for the Switch 2, with Dbrand CEO Adam Ijaz claiming that Nintendo's next console will measure 270mm x 116mm by 14mm with the Joy-Con controllers attached. Even without the controllers, the Switch 2 will have a larger screen than the current Switch OLED model.
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Although all rumors should be taken with a good pinch of salt, another rumor about the Switch's successor is making the rounds. According to a post on the r/NintendoSwitch2 subreddit, a Reddit user named NextHandheld claimed that they somehow obtained a retail unit of the Switch 2 console, and confirmed that its name is simply Nintendo Switch 2. A Reddit moderator said they were able to. They verified the claims they made about the Switch 2, and allowed the post to remain online. Although NextHandheld said they won't be sharing any pictures of the Switch 2 or responding to direct messages, they did take some time to answer some questions posted by Reddit users. To begin with, NextHandheld said that the Switch 2 Joy-Controllers have features that “could create new experiences” for some players, and said that they enjoyed the weight and feel of the Switch 2 compared to the Steam deck.
Nintendo's next console could simply be called the Switch 2
- A Reddit user named NextHandheld claims that Nintendo's upcoming console may just be called the Switch 2.
- The leaker said they received a retail Switch 2 unit, and shared some details about the system.
- The Switch 2 Joy-Controllers may have features that can create new experiences.
- NextHandheld said the Switch 2 was far from mass production.
NextHandheld explained that the Nintendo Switch 2 logo was the Joy-Con logo to the left of the number 2, and the words Nintendo and Switch were in two rows below. The leaker also claimed that the Switch 2 was more in production than expected, but did not know any launch titles coming to Nintendo's upcoming console.
Between the alleged specifications of the Switch 2 and the leaks of various accessories, the anticipation surrounding the successor to the Nintendo Switch has reached a fever pitch. When Nintendo finally pulls back the curtain on the Switch 2 remains to be seen.
Nintendo Switch OLED
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Nintendo's newest system features a vibrant 7-inch OLED screen, wide adjustable stand, dock with wired LAN port, 64GB of internal storage, and enhanced audio. Improvements in visuals, audio, and connectivity have a strong impact on highly detailed gameplay, and setup is extremely easy.
- dimensions
- 2.9 x 6.5 x 7.9 inches
- brand
- Nintendo
- weight
- 1 pound
- chipset
- NVIDIA Tegra
- storage
- 64 GB
- Performance
- 7.0 inch OLED screen
- Output resolution
- 720p handheld, 1080p docked
- Graphics
- NVIDIA custom Tegra processor
- Battery
- 4.5 – 9 hours
