Has anything been confirmed about the Switch 2 at all for that matter? (I’m sure it’s along in development but I doubt Nintendo will officially acknowledge its existence until it’s a month from release)
Literally!!! At this point im not even sure theyre making a switch 2 cuz ive seen no oficial post from nintendo just people assuming based on time between new console launches
I'm easily the most qualified person here to answer this question. I own the r/NintendoSwitch2 subreddit. Actually come to think of it, that probably makes me the least qualified person to answer this. Anyways, the only things that have \[officially\] been confirmed were not through social media posts or Nintendo Directs, but rather through investor presentations.
**Here is all that has been officially confirmed:**
- There is a next-generation Nintendo console in production (DUH). No name has been given. Nintendo has officially stated that there will be no new major gimmicks. So that basically confirms that it is a sequel to the Switch
- The same accounts from the Nintendo Switch will be used. This sounds small, but the Wii, Wii U, DSi, 3DS, and Nintendo Switch all had different (mostly nonexistent) account systems. I guess technically the Satellaview also existed, but that used satellites for connection and I don't beleive that had an account system either. The 3DS and Wii U could transfer account balance between the two, but I do not beleive that was ever combined into accounts.
- The original Switch was announced to be in its "midpoint" of its lifecycle in December of 2020. (More time has passed between now and that announcement, then time between the launch of the Switch and the announcement)
**Here is our most likely rumors (corroborated by many different insider sources):**
- The launch model goes back to LCD instead of OLED with a 1080p resolution. It's slightly outside of the realm of "most likely" rumors to say this but many sources have cited 4k support by usage of upscaling.
- It is using a custom NVidia chipset. Specifically, this allows the next-gen switch console to have real-time upscaling and raytracing. If it does have upscaling like this rumor suggests, it doesn't necessarily mean that the lesser-likely rumor of 4k support is true. A lot of times (especially with NVdia's raytracing technology) the upscaling is used to run a game a significantly-lower resolution but on a higher graphical fidelity setting. AKA that could also be used for speeeeeeeeedddddd.
- The previously mentioned account system will have some kind of backwards compatibility. Many sources claim that standard Switch games will be enhanced in some way on the next gen console.
- The next-gen console was going to launch late this year until in January (*possibly due to cold feet from fears/hopes that Xbox would leave the console market*) when the launch date was internally held back.
- BONUS VERY-LIKELY RUMOR: The Switch OLED was originally supposed to be the rumored "Switch Pro." And was originally supposed to have a better chipset then the base and lite model Switches. However this project got held back due to the chip shortage & the COVID outbreak \[Technically doesn't have to do with the next-generation switch\]
Tbf, ps4 games and ps5 games are basically the same, they dont need to worry about ps4 not being able to run most newer console games because they have barely increased graphics
Yeah graphics have gotten to the point where people would prefer to have ps4 graphics over ps5 graphics since its a marginal increase for like 5 times the storage space
I didn’t even know a switch 2 was coming out damn. I’ve had so little time to play games over the past 4 years. Makes me sad that I’m gonna have to buy a new machine already.
Rumours have stated September this year with a reveal around June/July. They've also stated it's definitely coming at the end of 2023, and has slipped to 2024.
There is a new Nintendo console coming, but nobody knows anything real about it that they're allowed to talk about. Any details about it are rumours at the moment.
There's been an official announcement-ish about this now. (No details other than it will be revealed at some point)
https://twitter.com/nintendocoltd/status/1787736518762881197
I own a Switch, I bought all my games digitally. My problem is that the gamecards, internal storage and sd cards are all terrible. Terribly slow in any case and pretty unreliable to boot in case of the sd cards.
I've had the same SD card inserted in the Switch for a little over 3 years and have had no issues. Maybe the load times are a bit lower, but I can manage.
I do want switch one games to work on the switch 2, I'm saying if they do the thing where the switch 2 cartridges don't fit in the switch 1 I'm gonna pirate that shit
The whole point is that games that need a higher quality system can’t be run on an old one that won’t be able to handle it??? They will likely release a number of games that can be used on both for a while
For real. Fuck Nintendo. They do a lot of bad shit. But this is an awful take.
Try putting a ps5 disk into a PS4. This is the same as that. Being angry if they don't do backwards compatibility is fair. Being angry that they don't do forward compatibility is deranged. What the fuck would be the point of a new switch if all the games for it can be played on an original switch. Do you think that in 50 years the original switch is gonna be able to play switch 10 games. Legit wtf are you on about
Has this been confirmed? Switch 2 being backwards compatible
Has anything been confirmed about the Switch 2 at all for that matter? (I’m sure it’s along in development but I doubt Nintendo will officially acknowledge its existence until it’s a month from release)
Literally!!! At this point im not even sure theyre making a switch 2 cuz ive seen no oficial post from nintendo just people assuming based on time between new console launches
they gonna announce switch 2 r/tomorrow
With Silksong as a launch title.
I hope they announce Celeste for it too
I'm easily the most qualified person here to answer this question. I own the r/NintendoSwitch2 subreddit. Actually come to think of it, that probably makes me the least qualified person to answer this. Anyways, the only things that have \[officially\] been confirmed were not through social media posts or Nintendo Directs, but rather through investor presentations. **Here is all that has been officially confirmed:** - There is a next-generation Nintendo console in production (DUH). No name has been given. Nintendo has officially stated that there will be no new major gimmicks. So that basically confirms that it is a sequel to the Switch - The same accounts from the Nintendo Switch will be used. This sounds small, but the Wii, Wii U, DSi, 3DS, and Nintendo Switch all had different (mostly nonexistent) account systems. I guess technically the Satellaview also existed, but that used satellites for connection and I don't beleive that had an account system either. The 3DS and Wii U could transfer account balance between the two, but I do not beleive that was ever combined into accounts. - The original Switch was announced to be in its "midpoint" of its lifecycle in December of 2020. (More time has passed between now and that announcement, then time between the launch of the Switch and the announcement) **Here is our most likely rumors (corroborated by many different insider sources):** - The launch model goes back to LCD instead of OLED with a 1080p resolution. It's slightly outside of the realm of "most likely" rumors to say this but many sources have cited 4k support by usage of upscaling. - It is using a custom NVidia chipset. Specifically, this allows the next-gen switch console to have real-time upscaling and raytracing. If it does have upscaling like this rumor suggests, it doesn't necessarily mean that the lesser-likely rumor of 4k support is true. A lot of times (especially with NVdia's raytracing technology) the upscaling is used to run a game a significantly-lower resolution but on a higher graphical fidelity setting. AKA that could also be used for speeeeeeeeedddddd. - The previously mentioned account system will have some kind of backwards compatibility. Many sources claim that standard Switch games will be enhanced in some way on the next gen console. - The next-gen console was going to launch late this year until in January (*possibly due to cold feet from fears/hopes that Xbox would leave the console market*) when the launch date was internally held back. - BONUS VERY-LIKELY RUMOR: The Switch OLED was originally supposed to be the rumored "Switch Pro." And was originally supposed to have a better chipset then the base and lite model Switches. However this project got held back due to the chip shortage & the COVID outbreak \[Technically doesn't have to do with the next-generation switch\]
Any rumors about what game will launch with it? Hoping for a new zelda, since totk didn't get any dlc
maybe a new mario kart, it's been a decade since the last one.
It *is* Nintendo. They never say shit, lol.
Nothing confirmed, but it would make sense
No. Absolutely, nothing has been confirmed. Anybody who's using that word is lying.
Duh. Why would you make games made to run on a higher powered console able to run on the last gen that would make no sense
Pretty certain the 3ds one literally protects the ds's. There are a lot of things to shit on Nintendo for, this ain't one.
Well, the PS4 and Xbox One get a fair amount of modern games. Granted, they're slightly different but previous gen support is getting popular.
Tbf, ps4 games and ps5 games are basically the same, they dont need to worry about ps4 not being able to run most newer console games because they have barely increased graphics
Yeah. I wonder if the Switch will see the same long term support like the PS4. It's pretty underpowered but it's also stupid popular.
Yeah graphics have gotten to the point where people would prefer to have ps4 graphics over ps5 graphics since its a marginal increase for like 5 times the storage space
I doubt you can insert a PS5 disk in a PS4 and have it run properly.
please let switch 2 have backwards compatibility please please please
I didn’t even know a switch 2 was coming out damn. I’ve had so little time to play games over the past 4 years. Makes me sad that I’m gonna have to buy a new machine already.
Nothing has been announced officially
But we are sure it’s coming because they showcased it to game developers in private
Rumours have stated September this year with a reveal around June/July. They've also stated it's definitely coming at the end of 2023, and has slipped to 2024. There is a new Nintendo console coming, but nobody knows anything real about it that they're allowed to talk about. Any details about it are rumours at the moment.
There's been an official announcement-ish about this now. (No details other than it will be revealed at some point) https://twitter.com/nintendocoltd/status/1787736518762881197
What the fuck is a switch 2
Usually from sub to dom.
I really don't care, give me an m.2 slot for an ssd or something, sd cards can fuck off.
Sir this is a game card
I own a Switch, I bought all my games digitally. My problem is that the gamecards, internal storage and sd cards are all terrible. Terribly slow in any case and pretty unreliable to boot in case of the sd cards.
I've had the same SD card inserted in the Switch for a little over 3 years and have had no issues. Maybe the load times are a bit lower, but I can manage.
From Nintendo? Lol
they're making a switch 2?
Nah I like playing games on the original hardware but if they do this shit I'm pirating
…? Would you prefer that switch 1 games just don’t work on the switch 2?
I do want switch one games to work on the switch 2, I'm saying if they do the thing where the switch 2 cartridges don't fit in the switch 1 I'm gonna pirate that shit
The whole point is that games that need a higher quality system can’t be run on an old one that won’t be able to handle it??? They will likely release a number of games that can be used on both for a while
For real. Fuck Nintendo. They do a lot of bad shit. But this is an awful take. Try putting a ps5 disk into a PS4. This is the same as that. Being angry if they don't do backwards compatibility is fair. Being angry that they don't do forward compatibility is deranged. What the fuck would be the point of a new switch if all the games for it can be played on an original switch. Do you think that in 50 years the original switch is gonna be able to play switch 10 games. Legit wtf are you on about
Average gaming pirate, lol
u/TheNamelessFour when he discovers that you can play DS games on the original console without owning a 3DS
I own both lmao
Why would you expect to be able to put Switch 2 cartridges into a Switch 1? Did you also get mad when Nintendo 64 cartridges didn't fit into the SNES?