By Julian Castillo
Dec 20, 2024, 10:28 PM EST
In recent days, the gaming community has witnessed a series of leaks that shed light on the features of the next Nintendo Switch 2whose official presentation is anticipated sometime in 2025. A Reddit user, identified as “NextHandheld”, has shared detailed information after claiming to have had a final unit of the console in his hands.
Design and technical specifications
According to the leaks, The Nintendo Switch 2 would maintain the hybrid essence of its predecessorallowing its use both in portable mode and connected to a base to play on television. The design would feature notable improvements, including a 8 inch LCD screenslightly larger than the current model, and thinner bezels, offering a more immersive visual experience.
One of the most notable innovations would be the incorporation of joysticks with Hall effect technology, designed to prevent the “drift” problem that affected the original Joy-Con. In addition, the new Joy-Con would connect magnetically to the console, making it easier to dock and offering greater stability during the game.
As for the base (dock), it has been leaked that it would maintain a design similar to the current modelbut with improvements in ventilation and cooling capacity, which could indicate an increase in the console’s performance when docked. It is speculated that the dock would allow 4K video output, taking advantage of technologies such as Nvidia’s DLSS to improve graphic quality.
Compatibility and launch games
A common concern among users is Compatibility of original Nintendo Switch games with the new console. Leaks suggest that the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible, allowing players to enjoy their current library of games seamlessly.
Regarding the launch titles, The possibility of “Mario Kart 9” accompanying the console release has been mentionedeven with a special edition of the hardware dedicated to this game. This information has generated great expectation among fans of the franchise and Nintendo in general.
Release date and availability
Although Nintendo has not officially confirmed the release date of the Switch 2the leaks suggest that the console could be announced before March 2025possibly at the beginning of the year. This schedule would allow Nintendo to prepare a solid marketing campaign and ensure adequate distribution to meet demand at launch.
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