According to growing rumors, Nintendo’s next-generation console, the Nintendo Switch 2, will debut in early 2025 and will feature design and hardware improvements while maintaining its hybrid gaming experience.
Hardware and design
larger OLED screen (up from 6.2 inches to 8.4 inches).
Ray tracing and DLSS are features of the Nvidia chipset that enhance performance.
interoperability with both digital and physical Switch games in the past.
Redesigned Joy-Con and accessories
Magnetic attachment replaces the usual rail method.
Optical sensors to improve accuracy.
At CES 2025, third-party accessories were on display.
Backward compatibility and games
There are rumors that Metroid Prime 4 will launch.
Potentially upcoming Super Mario and Mario Kart games.
Support for Switch Online will continue.
Price and release date conjecture
Potential launch dates: March–April 2025, which corresponds with the end of Nintendo’s fiscal year.
Price range prediction: $399–$499, aimed toward gamers in the middle.
