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Is that Nintendo Switch 2 finally coming?

The rumor mill is running full speed about the Nintendo Switch 2. Are we finally going to see the new console this week?

There are two things many gamers are looking forward to in 2025. The first is the release of GTA 6 and the second is the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. The launch of the new console seems to be near.

According to rumors, the Nintendo Switch 2 will be presented this Thursday. But what exactly is true about it, and what can we expect?

The Nintendo Switch 2 is coming

All signs seem to point to the presentation of the Nintendo Switch 2 this week. First, the reliable podcaster Nate the Hate brought news. This was later confirmed by several gaming industry insiders.

According to those reports, Nintendo will be the first to show a video about the Nintendo Switch 2. An extensive showcase should follow a few weeks later. In that showcase, the first new games will then also be shown. So these are still missing from the video.

With this, Nintendo seems to have the same approach as the original Switch. First came a video, and only later did the company release more information about release dates and new games. However, it did show footage of Super Mario Odyssey during that video.

During CES 2025, there were more rumors

Last week, Nintendo Switch 2 rumors were buzzing. This was mainly due to accessory maker Genki. At the trade show, it showed a model of the console. Later, the company denied that this was a version of the real Nintendo Switch. According to them, it was a self-conceived concept about how it might look and how the company might customize the accessories.

Still, accessory makers are getting the renders of gadgets earlier to start production already. That way it can come out simultaneously when the game console launches. For example, we also previously saw cases of iPhones before they came out. In doing so, we saw new buttons that were not previously announced.

Nintendo was not happy with Genki’s revelations. According to French journalist Julien Tellouk, who visited Genki, the Japanese company’s lawyers are said to have already stopped by. However, Genki says it is not guilty as it never signed any agreements with Nintendo.

Is that Nintendo Switch 2 finally coming?A model based on the rumors. (Image: Reddit/Jard_Dog)

What exactly can you expect from the Nintendo Switch 2?

The Nintendo Switch 2 is rumored to be very similar in appearance to the previous version of the console. Again, it is a hybrid, although the screen would be a bit larger. It will be 8.4-inches instead of the 7-inches of the OLED model. This one was already slightly larger than the 6.2-inch original.

The larger screen would also make the Joy-Cons a bit larger. These would attach to the side with magnets, instead of having to slide them in.

Things are also going to change on the inside. It has to, since the power of the console is somewhat dated. The model itself would have a 1080p LCD screen, but would support 4K on the television. For that, it is going to use DLSS, artificial intelligence that can lift the graphics quality.

In addition, the new Nintendo Switch 2 would get 12 GB of RAM and support HDMI 2.1, according to rumors. Nothing is known about the memory yet, although again, you might just be able to upgrade it with an SD card.

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With these specs, it would be about as powerful as a PlayStation 4 Pro and an Xbox Series S. In addition, it would also support backwards compatibility, meaning you can play games from the first Nintendo Switch on it.

Release date and price

Then there’s the price. With the larger screen and better hardware, the price of the Nintendo Switch will probably exceed that of the most expensive version at the moment: the OLED. You can get the latter now for 329.95 euros. The new console will probably be around 400 euros, making it closer to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

There are several rumors about the release date of the Nintendo Switch 2. For example, there are sources reporting that the console would be released as early as April. Nate the Hate, who previously dropped the news about the launch thus, then again assumes May or June. In summary, you can expect the console sometime between April and June.

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