After years of speculations, Nintendo announced the next iteration of its Nintendo Switch, otherwise known as Switch 2 will be launched this fiscal year (by March 2025). Recent reports on the Nintendo Switch 2 corroborate earlier leaks, potentially shedding light on the console’s specifications. Check more details.
Nintendo Switch 2 Console Specs Leaked
The first leak is based on data analysis of shipments between Nintendo and partners, a user on the Nintendo forum Famiboards claims that the Switch 2 will have 12GB of RAM, 2x 6GB LPDDR5X modules capable of 7,500MT/s transfer speed, and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.
While this is less storage compared to other consoles, it’s a huge improvement from Switch OLED’s 64GB. Another forum member, ‘mjayer,’ has suggested the device has an 8-inch display with an expectable refresh rate of up to 120 Hz.
Rumor: Potential Nintendo Switch 2 specs via a publicly accessible shipping log.
Very rough estimates place it between the PS4 Pro and Xbox Series S in docked mode (before DLSS).
Specs (credit Serif):
• 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM
• 256 GB UFS 3.1 internal storage
• 1536 CUDA Cores,… pic.twitter.com/eHObUdbZuC— Kami (@Okami13_) May 9, 2024
While these specs are interesting, a proper comparison to existing consoles requires additional details about the Switch 2’s architecture and performance. However, Twitter users Stealth40k and Neoxon619, citing details on Famiboards claimed that the Switch 2’s power varies depending on the mode. In handheld mode, it might match a PS4 (without DLSS), while docked it could approach an Xbox Series S (again, without DLSS).
Previously, it was reported that the Switch 2 might use DLSS 3.5 and AI Ray Reconstruction to achieve ray tracing that could rival PS5/Xbox Series X performance (per Nate the Hate).
According to Neoxon691, Switch 2 could have inferior RAM specs than the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles but it still has more RAM than the Xbox Series S, which has 10 GB. An important detail missing is the Switch 2’s processor speed, which is currently unknown. While PS5 and Xbox Series X boast faster GDDR6 memory with much higher bandwidth, the Switch 2’s RAM type (LPDDR5) might be optimized for efficiency.
Other leaks include that the console will feature backward compatibility, built-in microphones, and new Joy-Con controllers, among others.
Nintendo Switch 2 Expected Release Window
A Brazilian streamer, tvPH, suggests a March 2025 release for the Nintendo Switch 2, with official info coming this fall (September-December).
New Switch 2 leaks, via Brazilian tvPH. This is the same person that originally correctly leaked the internal delay of the console to next year.
– Switch 2 planned to release on March 2025.
– Expecting more information about the console in fall.
– More remasters will be revealed…— Centro LEAKS (@CentroLeaks) May 7, 2024
It is important to note that these all are leaks and should be taken with a grain of salt until Nintendo confirms it. However, Switch 2 will face stiffer competition from devices like Valve’s Steam Deck and offerings from Lenovo and ROG Ally and Ally 2 (Jun 2). It will need to stand out in a more crowded market than when the original Switch launched.
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