October 31st 2024.
Is it possible that the highly anticipated Switch 2 has already been revealed? Recent photos have surfaced online claiming to show the new Joy-Cons and a larger screen for the new console, along with its complete technical specifications. While Nintendo has officially announced that the reveal will happen sometime before April 2025, rumors have been circulating that it may happen even sooner, possibly before the end of 2024.
These rumors gained even more traction when reports surfaced of developers being invited to meetings at Nintendo of America. It's unclear if this was related to an early reveal of the new console or something else entirely. However, the leaked photos of a prototype console, dubbed the Switch 2 by fans, seem to add more credibility to the rumors.
The images, which were uploaded to a Chinese website, have been widely circulated on Reddit and other social media platforms. They show a sleeker design with more rounded edges, matching previous leaks and making it difficult to believe they are fake. One photo shows a magnetic connection for the Joy-Cons, which aligns with previous rumors that the slide-in controllers from the original Switch will be replaced.
While some of the photos appear to be low-resolution CAD files, others are actual photos of the console's circuit boards. These images also show comparisons between the new console and the original Switch, emphasizing the larger screen and the absence of slide-in rails for the Joy-Cons. The revamped kickstand from the OLED model also seems to make an appearance in the photos. The description also mentions two USB-C ports, one at the top and one at the bottom.
According to a translation of the caption, the console will have an 8-inch screen and magnetic slide rail, with measurements of 270mm x 115mm x 14mm. For comparison, the OLED model of the Switch measures 242mm x 102mm x 13.9mm, making the successor slightly thicker.
In addition to the photos, a list of console specifications was also uploaded to the same Chinese website. These specifications, supposedly from a different source, list the console as having 256GB of internal storage, HDMI 2.1 ports, and 7500 MT/s for 12GB of RAM. While these specs may make the console slower than the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in terms of speed, it will have more RAM capacity than the Xbox Series S, similar to the Steam Deck.
These specifications also align with a previous leak in May, which was posted on Famiboards. Neoxon on ResetEra has broken down the specs and determined that the console will be somewhat comparable to the Xbox Series S.
While none of this has been officially confirmed by Nintendo, a source who has been briefed on their plans has stated that the leaked images match what they know about the hardware. It's important to note that the CAD-style images can easily be faked, but with all the evidence pointing towards a reveal of the new console, it seems likely that it will be happening very soon.
So what are the known facts about the Nintendo Switch 2? The only concrete information we have is that it will be revealed before April 2025, as announced by Nintendo in early 2024. Other than that, everything else is just speculation, including the name "Switch 2" which is just a fan invention. However, Nintendo has strongly hinted at backwards compatibility with the original Switch, which has been supported by several unconfirmed rumors.
As we eagerly await more information and an official reveal from Nintendo, we can't help but wonder what exciting features and improvements the Switch 2 will bring. Stay tuned for any updates and be sure to sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date with all the latest gaming news.
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