Nintendo Switch: Essential Info - Release, Specs, Rumors
This article compiles all available information on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, including rumored specifications, features, potential launch titles, and official announcements.
Table of Contents
- Latest News
- Overview
- Rumored Specs and Features
- Potential Launch Games
- Peripherals, Design, and Other Details
- Official Announcements
- Related Articles
Latest Switch 2 News
- Nintendo aims to outpace scalpers by producing a surplus of Switch 2 units.
- Official Switch 2 announcement confirmed for this fiscal year (ending March 31, 2025).
- Strong Switch sales continue despite the impending Switch 2 release.
Switch 2 Overview
Release Date: | To be announced; official announcement imminent |
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Price: | To be announced; estimated at $349.99 or higher |
Release Date: While Nintendo has confirmed the Switch 2's existence, a precise release date remains unannounced. However, an official announcement is expected before March 31, 2025.
Price: The Switch 2 is projected to be more expensive than its predecessors, reflecting both increased manufacturing costs and anticipated hardware upgrades. Estimates range from $349.99 to $399.99.
Specs: The Switch 2 is rumored to utilize a next-generation Nvidia system-on-a-chip, potentially matching the processing power of the PS4 and Xbox One. Analyst predictions point towards an 8-inch screen, though reports suggest an OLED display is more likely.
Switch 2 Rumored Specs and Features
Processor | 8-core Cortex-A78AE |
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RAM | 8GB |
Storage Capacity | 512GB |
Battery Life | 9+ Hours |
Display | 7-8 inch OLED screen, 120hz refresh rate |
Features | Larger, magnetically-attached Joy-Con controllers; 4K support (docked); Backwards compatibility |
Current rumors suggest significant hardware improvements, including an 8-core Cortex-A78AE processor, 8GB RAM, and 512GB of internal storage. Enhanced battery life (over 9 hours) and a 120Hz OLED display are also anticipated. A potential co-processor for enhanced 4K output when docked is also being discussed.
Potential Launch Games
No official launch titles have been announced. However, given the expected announcement timeline, some games currently slated for release before March 2025 may be delayed or become Switch 2 exclusives.





