October 16th 2024.
Is the next Nintendo console really going to be called the Switch 2? That's the question on everyone's mind after a respected analyst seemingly revealed the name. It seems like Nintendo has learned from their previous misstep with the Wii U and is taking a different approach this time around.
Unlike other gaming companies like PlayStation, Nintendo has never really used numbered consoles. The closest they've come is with the jump from the Nintendo DS to the 3DS. However, they have reused naming conventions for their consoles, as seen with the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) following the NES, and the Wii U following the Wii. Unfortunately, the Wii U's name may have contributed to its financial failure.
With the massive success of the Switch, many have been wondering if the next console will also have "Switch" in its name or if Nintendo will go in a completely different direction. But it seems that Nintendo is playing it safe and sticking with what has worked for them in the past. Dr. Serkan Toto, CEO of a Japanese game industry consultancy and an analyst, tweeted on Wednesday that the next console will simply be called "Switch 2".
Although this may not seem like a big deal, it's worth noting that this source has accurately predicted things about Nintendo's future plans in the past. In January, they correctly predicted the console's launch price and game prices. So when they claim that the next console will be called "Switch 2", it's hard not to take it seriously.
Many fans have already been calling it the Switch 2, and it makes sense as a successor to the original Switch. It also avoids any confusion for general consumers, unlike the Wii U. However, this source's track record isn't perfect. They previously claimed that Mario Kart 9 would be revealed in 2022, which didn't happen. They also deleted a tweet about a potential Zelda remake in 2023 that never came to fruition. So while their information should be taken with a grain of salt, it's still worth considering.
Nintendo has yet to officially announce anything about their next console, but they have stated that it will be shown sometime before April 2025. However, some insiders speculate that it will be announced before the end of this year, with October being a likely month. But as we've seen with the recent announcement of Alarmo, Nintendo is notoriously unpredictable. So we'll just have to wait and see.
The big question now is whether the next Switch will be as successful as its predecessor. Only time will tell, but we can't help but be excited for what Nintendo has in store for us. If you want to stay updated on all the latest gaming news and releases, be sure to sign up for our newsletter and follow us on social media. And if you have any thoughts or opinions on the next Nintendo console, feel free to leave a comment or email us. We love hearing from our readers.
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