Switch 2: Release, Specs, Price & Latest News

List of Contents
● Latest News
● Overview
● Rumored Specs and Features
● Potential Launch Games
● Peripherals, Design, and Other Information
● News and Announcements
● Related Articles

Latest Switch 2 News
　⚫︎　Switch 2 Will Counter Scalping With Increased Production
　⚫︎　Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Confirmed for This Fiscal Year
　⚫︎　Switch Sales Remain Robust Despite Upcoming Switch 2 Release

Switch 2 Overview

Release Date:
TBA; Announcement Imminent


Price:
TBA; Estimated at 9.99+

Switch 2 Release Date: TBA, but Announcement Coming Soon
Nintendo recently confirmed the Switch 2's existence. A release date remains unannounced, but Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa aims for an announcement before the fiscal year ends on March 31, 2025.

Switch 2 Price: Potentially $349.99 or More
The Switch 2 is expected to cost more than existing Switch models, reflecting rising product prices and enhanced hardware. The original Switch launched at $299.99, while the Nintendo Switch OLED cost $349.99.

Given anticipated improvements, we project a retail price of $349.99 to $399.99.

Switch 2 Specs: PS4/Xbox One-Level Power
The Switch 2 will likely use an Nvidia system-on-a-chip, potentially a next-generation Tegra X1 (as in the current Switch), or possibly Nvidia's T239. This could match the power of the PS4 and Xbox One.

An 8-inch screen is rumored (Omdia analyst Hiroshi Hayase). Sharp Corp. previously confirmed LCD panel supply, but recent reports suggest an OLED display at launch.

Switch 2 Rumored Specs and Features

Processor
8-core Cortex-A78AE


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; Backwards compatibility

Recent reports suggest that the Switch 2 will feature an 8-core Cortex-A78AE processor, 8GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal embedded Multi-Media Card (eMMC) storage, representing a significant power improvement over current Switch models. The Switch 2's onboard storage is speculated to be around 512GB, a substantial upgrade over the 32GB and 64GB in the original Switch and Switch OLED models, respectively.

Additionally, the Switch 2 could offer substantially improved battery life, exceeding the current model's peak of 9 hours. The console will also likely feature a 120Hz refresh rate with a 7 or 8-inch OLED display. Various tech outlets report that Nintendo will likely utilize a system-on-a-chip from Nvidia, possibly a next-generation Tegra X1 chip. Alternatively, some suggest the Switch 2 could use Nvidia's T239 system-on-a-chip, potentially matching the power of the PS4 and Xbox One.

The Switch 2 is expected to be a hybrid system, connecting to a television or used portably. Rumors also point to a co-processor chip potentially boosting power and video output when docked and connected to a 4K TV.

Switch 2 Games Possible at LaunchNo Announcements Yet, Switch Still Releasing New

Given Nintendo may announce the Switch 2 before their fiscal year ends on March 31, 2025, some games releasing by then may be unavailable on the console or launch later on the Switch 2 platform. For more information on this year's upcoming video games, check out our article at the link below.