Nintendo Switch release date, specs, price and latest news

This article covers news, announcements, and everything we know so far about Nintendo Switch Pro. Read on to learn about Switch Pro, including rumored features and specs, announcements from Nintendo, and more.

List of Contents
● Latest News
● Overview
● Rumored Specs and Features
● Games Possible at Launch
● Peripherals, Design and Other Information
● News and Announcements
● Related Articles

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Switch Pro Overview

Release Date:
TBA; **Official Announcement Coming Soon**


Price:
TBA; **Estimated at $349.99 or More**

Switch 2 Release Date: TBA, But Official Announcement Confirmed Coming Soon
The existence of the Switch 2 has only been fairly recently confirmed by Nintendo, and as such, a release date for the Switch successor has yet to be confirmed or announced. However, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said they intend to make an official announcement regarding the Switch 2 before the current fiscal year ends on March 31, 2025.

Switch 2 Price: Could Cost $349.99 or More
The Switch 2 is anticipated to come with a higher price tag compared to the existing Switch models, taking into account the general price increases in products and the likelihood of significantly enhanced hardware. The original Switch launched for $299.99, while the Nintendo Switch OLED released for $349.99.

Given that the Switch 2 is expected to feature substantial improvements, we estimate that the Switch 2's retail price ranges from **$349.99** to $399.99.

Switch 2 Specs: As Powerful as PS4 / Xbox One
The Switch 2 will likely stick with a system-on-a-chip from Nvidia, possibly a next-generation version of the Tegra X1 chip found in the current Switch, as suggested by tech news outlets. Meanwhile, others suggest that the new Switch could use Nvidia's T239 system-on-a-chip, which is understood to make the Switch 2 as powerful as the PS4 and Xbox One.

Moreover, the Switch 2 is expected to come with an 8-inch screen. That's according to Hiroshi Hayase, an analyst from London-based independent consultancy firm, Omdia. Moreover, in 2022, Osaka-based company Sharp Corp. claimed that it was supplying LCD panels and working closely with Nintendo on the upcoming console that was then at its research and development stage. More recent reports, on the other hand, suggest that the Switch 2 will come with an OLED display at launch.

Switch 2 Rumored Specs and Features

Processor
8-core Cortex-A78AE


RAM
8GB


Storage Capacity
512GB


Battery Life
9  Hours


Display
7-8 inch OLED screen, 120hz refresh rate


Features
Larger, magnetically-attached Joy-Con controllers; Support for 4K; Backwards compatibility

Recent reports suggest that the Switch 2 will feature an 8-core Cortex-A78AE processor, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of internal embedded Multi-Media Card (eMMC) storage, which would be a significant improvement in power compared to the current Switch models. The Switch 2's onboard storage is speculated to be around 512GB, a significant upgrade over the 32GB and 64GB available in the original Switch and Switch OLED models, respectively.

Additionally, the Switch 2 could offer significantly improved battery life, exceeding the current model's peak of 9 hours. The console will also likely feature 120 Hz refresh rate with a 7 or 8-inch OLED display. Various tech outlets report that Nintendo will likely stick with a system-on-a-chip from Nvidia, possibly a next-generation version of the Tegra X1 chip found in the current Switch. Meanwhile, others suggest that the Switch 2 could use Nvidia's T239 system-on-a-chip, which is understood to make the handheld console as powerful as the PS4 and Xbox One.

The Switch 2 is expected to be a hybrid system, capable of connecting to a television or being used as a portable device. There are also rumors of a co-processor chip that could be housed inside the Switch 2 to boost the console's power and video output when docked and connected to a 4K TV.

Switch 2 Games Possible at LaunchNo Announcements Yet, Switch Still Releasing New

There is no verifiable information out there yet regarding the anticipated Switch 2 games that are launching once Nintendo's newest handheld game console bursts into the scene. The second half of 2024 is still packed with new Switch titles set to come out, and the first quarter of 2025 already sees several highly anticipated Switch games including Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.

Given that we can expect Nintendo to make an announcement regarding the Switch 2 any time before the fiscal year ends on March 31, 2025, we expect some games releasing by then to either not be available on the console or launch on the Switch 2 platform at a later time. For more information on this year's upcoming video games, check out our article at the link below.