With anticipation rising within the gaming industry, Nintendo is getting ready to release its next big console, which has been widely dubbed the Nintendo Switch 2.

Although the official name is yet to be announced, fans and reviewers are excited at the possibility of one of the most radical releases in the gaming industry. This article will examine the release expectations and features, explaining why Nintendo Switch 2 could be the game changer in gaming consoles. 

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The question arises as to when Nintendo Switch 2 can be expected 

 Nintendo has explained that its rumoured Nintendo Switch 2 is very much in the works and will be officially launched before the close of its current financial year, which ends on March 31, 2025.

This means we will hear the console news in the coming months. There are also different opinions related to it; however, most experts from the gaming industry expect the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 will take place in April or later 2025. A specific date for the following console has been said to have yet to be expected from developers of the current one during this period, in line with rumours that mass production has only started. 

Expected price: The films are affordable, beginning at as low as $299. 99

Nintendo has yet to disclose its launch price publicly, but according to the industry forecast, the new Switch is expected to launch at around $299, the initial price of the first Nintendo Switch. Ninety-five in the United States, pulling along 99 in the United States. Other regions will see it at ¥29,980 in Japan and £279. In the UK, this was established in 99, while it was $469 in Australia. 95 in Australia.

However, if Nintendo wants to integrate a decent OLED display as an option, as it is in some of the later models of the first Switch, the cost can go up by $50-100. Even researchers in the field, such as Dr. Serkan Toto of Kantan Games, have gone further to estimate it could even go up to $400, similar to the cost of gaming consoles.

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Potential Nintendo Switch 2 specs and rumours

An 8-inch screen that supports 1080p resolution is used. Because of the cost, an OLED screen may not be possible, so an LCD screen can be used to make the cost manageable.

Performance: Equipped with what could be an Ampere architecture-based Nvidia chip and support for DLSS upscaling technology for better graphics and smoother frame rates.

Memory and storage: Rumours have also circulated that the dev kits will have 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, enabling most game developers to create substantial games.

Joy-Cons: They might switch the Joy-Cons to attach with fewer problems and better performance in general magnetically.

4K Support: Again, when in docked mode, the new Nintendo Switch 2 is believed to boast 4K resolution, which is quite an improvement over the initial Nintendo Switch.

Backward compatibility: It may be compatible with previous Switch games and gaming accessories to accommodate those using the Switch consoles for some time.