August 16th 2024.
Have you heard the latest rumors about the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2? According to a Japanese analyst, the new console may not be as powerful as we hoped and could come with a hefty price tag. However, we can expect it to hit the market early next year.
As with any highly-anticipated release, there have been numerous leaks and rumors about the Switch 2 in recent weeks, indicating that Nintendo is getting closer to making an official announcement. It seems that production has already begun, and some insiders are not being as tight-lipped as they should be.
While we know for sure that the console will be announced before April of next year, there is still a lot of speculation surrounding its release date. Analyst Hideki Yasuda from Toyo Securities predicts that the Switch 2 will most likely be released in the first half of 2025 and will have a price tag of $499 - which he believes is a reasonable price in US dollars.
It's unclear whether Yasuda's information is based on speculation, insider knowledge, or other sources. However, it is one of the few times that the price of the new console has been mentioned, so it is likely to be accurate. In comparison to the launch price of the original Switch at $299.99 in the US and £279.99 in the UK, the expected price for the Switch 2 could be around £450 in the UK.
While this may seem like a steep price for a Nintendo console, it is in line with the launch prices of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. It is also slightly more expensive than the cheapest model of the Steam Deck, but still less expensive than the 512GB and 1TB OLED models.
The price may make sense if the Switch 2 is significantly more powerful than its predecessor, but this would be a major departure from Nintendo's usual approach. However, there have been rumors of two separate models, which could explain the higher price point.
But the most surprising piece of information from Yasuda is that he claims the performance of the Switch 2 will be lower than that of the PS4 Pro. This contradicts previous rumors, which suggested that the new console would be comparable to the Xbox Series S in terms of graphical power.
As an analyst, Yasuda is expected to have reliable sources for his information. If his claims are accurate, then the Switch 2 will not be what most people were expecting. At this point, we still know very little about the new console, but we can expect more details to be revealed in the coming months.
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