More details about the Nintendo Switch 2 such as Switch game compatibility and unannounced new physical designs have leaked.
More potential details surrounding the unannounced Nintendo Switch 2 console have leaked online. Nintendo itself has yet to officially reveal the Switch 2, but gamers have heard rumors and leaks suggesting that the system will launch soon. Some reports even suggest that the Nintendo Switch 2 release date will be late 2024, as opposed to 2025 as previously rumored.
Although no one knows exactly when Nintendo Switch 2 will launch, gamers can be confident that this gaming console will appear. After all, the Nintendo Switch has been a huge sales success, and Nintendo has consistently released new consoles since the 1980s, even when their consoles haven't performed well. Gamers of course shouldn't trust all the leaked information about the Switch 2, but new details about the device give us many other interesting details about the device.
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 leak comes from Switch accessory maker Mobapad, which is said to have posted the details on its Bilibili site. These details were later summarized by user Resetera –R, and reputable Nintendo leaker Pyoro also said that it appears this information has been shared by “several manufacturers” and “Nintendo influencers” in China have known for some time, but they were unable to verify the details with their primary sources. They said similar information had been “mentioned in several private discussions” in the past.
Leaked details of Nintendo Switch 2
The Switch 2's Bluetooth chip still supports existing Joy-Con and Pro controllers, and still features HD vibration (ALPS dual-axis linear motors). The Nintendo Switch 2 is backward compatible with the Switch 1 game card, but the Switch 2 game card will be different and will not fit the Switch 1. The new joycons are larger and are magnetically attached to the console using electromagnets. The SL and SR buttons are now made of metal, and there's a new button behind each joycon and a new button below the home button on the right joycon. The dock still has a USB-C port and will also support 4K image output. The new stand also has a damped frame on the rear for improved angle adjustment. The screen is larger, up to 8 inches and the resolution is upgraded to 1080p.
According to leaked details, the Switch 2's Bluetooth chip supports existing Joy-Con and Pro controllers, with the controllers supporting HD vibration. The information states that the Switch 2 will be backward compatible with the Switch 1 game card, but the Switch 2 game card cannot be used on the Switch 1. The report backs up recent claims about the new Joy-Cons using magnets instead crane. It goes as far as to say that the Joy-Cons have additional buttons.
The Switch 2 dock is said to have a USB-C port and support for 4K image output, an improved stand with “improved angle adjustment,” and a larger screen with 1080p resolution. Assuming all of this information is accurate, it seems likely that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be a clear upgrade over the original Switch, although as always, gamers should take it as information only until further notice. Nintendo itself gives official information.
It's unclear when Nintendo might announce the Nintendo Switch 2 console. Nintendo's second half of 2024 schedule is pretty bare right now, with the rest of the major announced games expected to launch by the end of 2024. summer, except for Metroid Prime 4 which has been in development for a long time. There are also some rumors that Metroid Prime 4 may shift focus to Switch 2, although that remains to be seen. Ultimately, gamers will have to wait patiently until Nintendo decides to launch the Nintendo Switch 2 to the world.