January 29th 2024.
It's been a hot topic in the gaming community lately: the possibility of a new Nintendo console hitting the market. While we've all been eagerly waiting for more concrete details, it seems that the latest rumors are pointing towards a 2024 release date for the so-called "Switch 2". But as any Nintendo fan knows, nothing is ever certain with this company, no matter how many rumors or logical predictions there may be.
The latest leak from analyst group Omdia has shed some light on what we can expect from the new console. It's said to have an 8-inch LCD screen and a price tag of $400, which is definitely on the higher end for Nintendo. But what's even more exciting is that it's rumored that they will produce over 10 million units in the first year, meaning we shouldn't have to deal with the same stock shortages that plagued the launch of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Most of the reliable information about the Switch 2 is coming from suppliers and manufacturers in Asia, which is typical for any new hardware release. While they may not have any insight into software plans or pricing, the fact that manufacturing is ramping up suggests a potential autumn launch date. But one thing that hasn't been mentioned yet is when Nintendo will officially announce the new console. With the usual February Nintendo Direct seeming less likely, it's possible we may have to wait until a later spring event to get our first official glimpse.
Something else to note is that there has been no mention of an OLED version of the new console. This would be a step back for those who own the current OLED model of the Switch, but according to Omdia, there are no plans for a second version "this year". It's likely that Nintendo is trying to keep costs down by reverting back to LCD, with the potential for an OLED model to come later once the initial version has proven successful and component prices have dropped.
In the meantime, we can only speculate and anxiously await more information from Nintendo. But one thing is for sure, the Switch 2 is already shaping up to be an exciting addition to the gaming world. And who knows, maybe we'll even get a dual screen option like the patent suggests or some backwards compatibility features like Nintendo has hinted at. Only time will tell, but we can't wait to see what Nintendo has in store for us.
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