The Nintendo Switch 2: A Sneak Peek
The surprise January 16th, 2025 YouTube reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 trailer, accurately predicted by NateTheHate, sent shockwaves through the gaming community. While release date rumors had circulated for months, the official announcement, devoid of prior fanfare, generated immense excitement.
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Table of Contents:
- Size
- Design
- Internal Specs
- Release Date
- Price
- Game Lineup
Size
The trailer clearly showcases a larger console than its predecessor. The screen, Joy-Cons, and even the thumbsticks are noticeably bigger. While precise dimensions remain unconfirmed, insider reports suggest a height of 116mm, width of 270mm, and thickness of 14mm – a significant increase over the original Switch. An 8-inch screen is also rumored, compared to the 7-inch OLED model.
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Design
The Joy-Cons sport a magnetic attachment system, secured by recessed contacts within the console body. Insiders assure us this design is robust, preventing accidental detachment and accidental damage. The SL and SR buttons are larger and metallic, contributing to the magnetic connection strength. This design, however, necessitates screen bezels.
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The Joy-Con holder has been redesigned, with flat grips and side insertion. The buttons themselves are larger, and rumors point to Hall effect sensors in the thumbsticks, mitigating joystick drift. Unfortunately, the IR camera appears absent, potentially impacting backward compatibility for games like Ring Fit Adventure.
A USB Type-C port and microphone are visible on the top bezel, hinting at potential wired controller support and in-game voice chat.
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Internal Specs
Full specifications are eagerly awaited for the April 2nd Nintendo Direct. However, leaks suggest a PlayStation 4/Xbox One level of processing power, with potential for docked mode support of at least Quad HD resolution. Current insider consensus points to:
- Processor: Custom Nvidia Tegra T239
- RAM: 12 GB
- Storage: 256 GB
- Memory Card Support: microSDHC, microSDXC, microSD Express
- Screen: 8-inch LCD (no OLED at launch)
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Release Date
NateTheHate predicts a May release at the earliest, with June being a more likely timeframe. The official date will be revealed during the April Nintendo Direct. The "Nintendo Switch 2 Experience" tour, starting April 4th, allows hands-on demos in select cities (registration closes January 26th).
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Tour Dates:
- New York — 04/04-06/04
- Paris — 04/04-06/04
- Los Angeles — 11/04-13/04
- London — 11/04-13/04
- Berlin — 25/04-27/04
- Dallas — 25/04-27/04
- Milan — 25/04-27/04
- Toronto — 25/04-27/04
- Tokyo — 26/04-27/04
- Amsterdam — 09/05-11/05
- Madrid — 09/05-11/05
- Melbourne — 09/05-11/05
- Seoul — 31/05-01/06
- Hong Kong — TBA
- Taipei — TBA
Price
Pricing remains unconfirmed, with speculation ranging from €349 to €399. A definitive price will be announced during the Nintendo Direct.
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Game Lineup
Mario Kart 9, featuring 24-player online support and redesigned item boxes, is confirmed as a launch title. Further announcements are expected at the Nintendo Direct, but fan speculation includes titles like Fallout 4, Red Dead Redemption 2, and many more.
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Stay tuned for the April Nintendo Direct for the latest updates!
