Nintendo Switch 2 appears cheaper than the PS5 Pro: New insider information surprises

Fresh data on the Nintendo Switch 2: costs, versions and leaks. The expert revealed the successor console in contrast to the PS5 Pro.

Update from September 16, 8 a.m.: A renowned business newspaper has confirmed the price leak for the Switch 2 – but has a big surprise in store.

Original report from September 13th: Hamburg – The rumor mill about Nintendo’s next console continues to simmer: According to a recent leak from “Average Lucia Fanatic” in September 2024, the Nintendo Switch 2 could soon be officially announced. The well-known insider, who has already provided precise leaks about the PS5 Pro, has now revealed new information about the long-awaited Switch successor console. The release price in particular is causing joy. What did we know so far?

New details about the Nintendo Switch 2 leaked – price, unveiling and two versions

• According to the leak, the Nintendo Switch 2 will be released in two different versions.
• The price is said to be 400 US dollars (about 360 euros – but realistically more like 400 euros in the store).
• This means that the new console is priced significantly lower than the new PS5 Pro, which costs a whopping $700 (€800).
• The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be officially announced in early October 2024, the leaker reveals.

2 Switch 2 versions? The two versions of the new Nintendo console could have differences in features, such as different storage sizes, designs or bundle offers with additional accessories. Nintendo is thus staying true to its tradition of appealing to a broad target group, from casual gamers to hardcore gamers.

What’s particularly exciting is that the use of Nvidia’s DLSS technology and more powerful hardware components could greatly increase the graphics and performance capabilities of the Switch 2 compared to the lagging Switch 1. However, the Nintendo console is unlikely to match the power of a PC or the PS5 Pro at this competitive price. Here are the leaks on Reddit for you to read for yourself:

Half price of PS5 Pro – Switch 2 leak causes joy

What does the community say about the leaks? The reaction from the gaming community has been overwhelmingly positive. Many fans see the $400 price tag as fair, especially compared to more expensive rival consoles.

• One Reddit user summed it up like this: “Nintendo has accomplished so much on the old Switch – I can only imagine how incredible their games will look on the Switch 2.”
• The leaked price in particular is a cause for joy: “$400 sounds fair” and “more would be painful.”
• Some are already dreaming of 4K graphics in games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomwhile others hope that Nintendo’s partnerships with studios like Monolith Soft will produce even more impressive titles.

This is what Nintendo says – or not: Although the leaks point to an imminent announcement of the Switch 2, Nintendo remains silent. Instead, the company recently only announced a new bundle for the original Switch with Super Mario Bros. Wonder For many fans, this is like a provocation – the excitement surrounding the Switch 2 remains unbroken.

Nintendo is known for taking its time with big announcements, but the increasing flood of rumors only increases the anticipation. It remains to be seen whether we will receive official confirmation of the Switch 2 soon. One thing is certain: the next Nintendo console could shake up the gaming world again.