Rumor: Images of Switch 2 Prototype Have Leaked - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 02 November 2024 / 5,271 Views
Images of the successor to the Nintendo Switch have appeared on Reddit, which were originally from a Chinese social media site. If the images are real, the Switch 2 will have a design nearly identical to the current Switch.
A source speaking with VideoGamesChronicle who been briefed on Nintendo's plans said the images do match what Nintendo has told its partners on what to expect from the design for the Switch 2. This source has yet to see the final design of the Switch 2.
The leaked images claim the Switch 2 will include 12GB of RAM, HDMI 2.1 support, and 256GB of internal storage. This is up from 4GB of RAM in the original Switch, as well as 32 GB of internal storage in the original Switch and 64 GB of storage in the Switch OLED.
The images also show the Switch 2 will have a bigger screen than the original Switch, magnetic Joy-Cons, a band stand similar to the Switch OLED model, and USB-C ports on the top and bottom.
This should be treated as a rumor and with a grain of salt until an announcement from Nintendo is made.
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Ninty hopefully doesn't pull off a wii-u shenanigan with the switch 2 not having a lot of difference
Honestly though, nintendo built hardware is the best in the business. As in materials, quality of controllers. Design brialliances.
Am i the only ome that enjoyed that satifying click when you lock in the joy cons's, the way it slides in to place? Which is why i'm a little concerned of the magnetic lock in this time lol.
I can't agree that they're best, when you mention quality of controllers. In fact, if we're talking about controllers specifically, I'd have to put Nintendo at the bottom of the big three. The joy-cons are certainly the most problematic standard input device of the last several generations.
They had some problems with the joycons - stick drift, the connection between joycons and system becoming weak and making for an inconsistent connection - but in general yeah they make the best stuff. I'm looking forward to the magnetic lock because it gets real annoying on the Switch when the controllers keep disconnect cuz the connection is weak. Sounds like they are solving that with magnets which is great. I just hope they will also solve the drift problem too. Those were the only flaws in the Switch.
Whatever the price is im sure you can build a more powerful PC for less lol
Please tell me that's sarcasm
How much would you be willing to willing to pay for this?
Remember Nintendo is dealing with the same Yen issues as Sony. Also, Nintendo does not subsidize costs so I'm thinking it could be as much as $499. This is more powerful than the current Steam Deck.
Uh $499 would be just shooting them entire business in the foot. Even $450 would be pretty terrible. I can't imagine this is going to be more than $399, otherwise they've made a big mistake. If they really did too much with it and it's gonna be like $450, then I'd guess they'll have a version with smaller/worse screen and less storage for $399. No way they don't offer a model under $400.
"did too much with it" Many development contracts may very well have been decided on before the cost of parts, inflation, etc rose to its current degree. So they may have only "done to it" something that should have resulted in a price tag similar to Switch 1, but now may require a notably higher one.
For anyone interested I've got a video discussing this potential leak and comparing it to the original Switch to see the changes made. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7YT1PkPrn0
The specs are perfectly in line with what was leaked by MooresLaw earlier this year...
Which means we can also expect the power to be around the following...
- PS4 (Handheld mode)
- PS4 Pro (Docked mode)
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Series S (Docked + DLSS)
Of course, this doesn't take into account this will also include modern tech like fast loading SSD and RT
I'm just worried about the price. With these specifications in a notebook it would not cost less than 400 dollars, maybe even 450.
I fully expect a $400 price...
North America has had a 28% inflation since 2017 which would put the $300 Switch at about $385 today
A $400 price tag would allow them to stay in the same price range when adjust for inflation and still give some buffer room. Plus, the Switch OG was sold at a profit from day 1 giving them an even bigger profit window on Switch 2.
It will be more advanced than the ps4 pro though, as in the archeticture of the gpu/cpu. It would have to be running on rdna2 or 3.
I'm hoping the switch 2 will be backwards compatitble , as there are switch games i havent played yet like mario galaxy/ odyssey. Hoping they get remastered or upscaled with dlss.
if the switch 2 in not back compatible i will wait till some of the heavy hitters arrive before i purchase.
Interesting, doesn’t look bad, just am concerned that magnetic joy cons might not work as well as the manual slide on and off joy cons. Interesting back trigger on the joy-cons too. Overall a lot cleaner than the OG Switch.
I just hate the Switch controls overall. It hurts my hand. Perhaps this will be better because it appears to be larger. Still, by far, the PS Portal has the best controller bar none. Also, I'm worried about the battery. Don't be like 90 minutes. I will probably still get it but to use it in docked mode with a Pro controller.
I was predicting something inbetween a PS4 Pro and Series S in Power. Interesting if true.
I hope the HD rumble is removed. I never saw any use for such tech, turned it off and never looked back.
Why remove it? If you didn't like it just turn it off, at least let consumers have the option to use it. I personally liked HD rumble and it came in useful for some portions of games like Mario Odyssey and Mario Party, adding new mini games and missions that wouldn't have been possible without it.
Seems that the 3D renders models are not real, though the physical Switch does appear to potentially be legit. Something about the circuit board looking unfamiliar with any other system, fitting the exact description which insiders are aware of, etc. Nothing is confirmed, though, so take it as you will.
The 3D renders are just the guy reverse engineering from what he has seen, they aren't meant to be the official factory molds.
yep. They aren’t real though is all I was getting at. The person responsible for providing these renders is known to “reverse model” these sorts of things.
Legit or not, I don't expect a real console with a real controller anyway... That's, once again, why I won't buy it.
Would you buy it if there was a nude mod in the new MarioKart? What about Metroid Prime?
What are the chances that Switch 1 pro controllers can be used with the Switch 2?
For a moment I read this as a Swith 1 Pro haha...
Answering your question, I would give it a 95%
Maybe for backwards compatible games? PlayStation controllers tend to not function on the next gen hardware, unless you're playing a backwards compatible game, because of the new features it is missing. Presumably there would be something different about the way these Switch 2 controllers function. Seem to have an extra back trigger now.
IF they don’t fix the awful analog sticks, and don’t place analog sticks diagonally away from the face buttons and d-pad…..Switch 2 controls will be a disaster.
Switch 1 is an objective failure of a control scheme. If Nintendo don’t improve on something like the Asus Rog Ally X basic control set up, it will be a huge fail.
Imagine still not wanting or asking for analog triggers. Absolutely crazy,
I want & demand better controls.
Essay Pro