A massive Nintendo Switch 2 leak could be our first look at the new console

There’s still no official news about the Nintendo Switch 2, aside from Nintendo’s confirmation that the company is working on a successor to its hugely popular home console/handheld hybrid system. But thanks to a new leak, our wait for a first look at Nintendo’s next-gen hardware could be over.

A Latest posts on the popular Reddit forum GamingLeaksAndRumors claims to have found prototype images of the Nintendo Switch 2 via “a Chinese website.” Before we get into what they tell us about the Switch 2, it’s very important to point out that these images should be considered unconfirmed. However, these images that surfaced online do line up with a recent leaker who claims that production of the Switch 2 is well underway.

This leak includes about a dozen images showing various aspects of the console unit as well as its Joy-Con controllers. The most striking thing about the Switch 2 featured here is that it looks pretty much identical to its predecessor. If these images are accurate, the Switch 2 will also be a hybrid machine designed for portable gaming.

This leak includes about a dozen images showing various aspects of the console as well as its Joy-Con controllers.

One major change is that the main unit is significantly larger. Otherwise, the Switch 2 is virtually indistinguishable from its predecessor. The same goes for the Joy-Con controllers shown in these prototype images. The button layout is identical, and they appear to use a sliding rail system for attaching and detaching from the main console unit. If that’s true, the Switch 2 won’t be a radical redesign.

Other noticeable changes include a larger Kickstarter (which is similar to that of the Nintendo Switch OLED), revised release buttons for removing the Joy-Cons from the console, and the odd integration of two USB-C ports – one on the top and one on the bottom. We can also see a physical card slot on the console unit, which could be a hint that the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible.

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Of course, the million-dollar question is whether these images are real, and that’s something we can’t answer concretely at this point. However, if this is indeed our first look at the Nintendo Switch 2, it would suggest that the Japanese gaming titan has bucked its historical trend of innovating with each new console, and instead opted to stick with what worked.

That wouldn’t be a bad thing, the Nintendo Switch is a juggernaut for a reason and I admit that all I expect from a Switch 2 is the same great console with more internal power. Still, Nintendo is a company known for its huge volatility, so I expect some of its most passionate fans will be frustrated that the company might take a more predictable route with the Switch 2.

Only time will tell if these prototype images are real. Other recent leaks suggest that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be called exactly that (there will be no confusion between the Wii and Wii U this time) and that it will retail for $400, which looks like a real bargain next to the PS5 Pro’s $699 price tag. Let’s just hope Nintendo is ready to speak officially soon so we can get concrete answers.

topicnews · September 18, 2024

A massive Nintendo Switch 2 leak could be our first look at the new console

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