Tokyo, Japan – There is excitement brewing in the gaming community as rumors swirl about the potential launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year. Speculations have been fueled by recent reports from industry insiders hinting at possible production and component contracts in the works for the new console.
Samsung leaker Connor (OreXda) took to social media to suggest that the Nintendo Switch 2 could hit the market as early as the second half of this year. Details on key components like the Tegra T239 processor by Samsung Foundry 7LPH and the use of Samsung OLED displays have sparked further anticipation among fans.
While earlier reports pointed towards a 2025 release for the console, new information suggests that an OLED model of the Nintendo Switch 2 is already in production, potentially preceding the release of an LCD version. Analysts have also chimed in, with predictions of an 8-inch LCD screen for the upcoming Nintendo console set to launch this year.
Previous credible rumors have shed light on the expected specifications of the Nintendo Switch 2, including the NVIDIA Tegra 239 SoC with Ampere GPU architecture, 1280 CUDA Cores, 8 Cortex A78 Arm CPU cores, and 12 GB of RAM. Additionally, reports indicate the use of Samsung 5th Generation V-NAND for game cards with rapid read speeds.
The upcoming console is anticipated to support advanced gaming technologies like NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution and Ray Reconstruction, with hardware ray tracing capabilities. Despite these enhancements, comparisons with other consoles like the Xbox Series S and Valve’s Steam Deck suggest that the Nintendo Switch 2 may offer a different gaming experience tailored to its unique hardware.
Pricing rumors place the Nintendo Switch 2 within the range of $399 to $499, positioning it competitively in the market. With a smaller form factor than the Steam Deck, the upcoming console is poised to attract a dedicated fan base eager to explore its innovative features and gaming capabilities. As anticipation continues to build, gamers worldwide are keenly awaiting official announcements from Nintendo regarding the release of the highly-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2.