Nintendo Switch 2: New Leaks Hint at Backward Compatibility and Custom NVIDIA Chip

As we enter 2024, Nintendo fans everywhere are wondering: what’s next for the House of Mario?

The Nintendo Switch has been a massive success, but gamers are already looking forward to its successor. And with rumors swirling, the excitement is building.

What Do the Latest Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks Say?

According to the Universo Nintendo, a Portuguese website known for accurately leaking Nintendo Direct details in the past, the Switch 2 is coming.

The site claims that the new console could be launched as soon as next month, with a reveal likely happening at a dedicated Nintendo hardware event.

Additionally, Universo Nintendo reports that the Switch 2 will be backward compatible with current Switch games, both physically and digitally. This means that gamers won’t have to start their collections from scratch.

Developers can also supposedly “enhance” existing games via updates to utilize the system’s beefed-up hardware, offering enhanced experiences on the new system.

If Universo Nintendo’s track record is anything to go by, Nintendo fans could be in for an exciting reveal soon.

NVIDIA Creating Custom Chip for Nintendo

Besides Universo Nintendo’s claim, business and tech outlet, Reuters has also revealed some exciting details about the Switch 2.

According to the site, NVIDIA is developing a custom chip specifically for Nintendo’s next console. Considering the success of NVIDIA’s Tegra processor powering the beloved Switch, this news feels credible.

With video games becoming more graphically intensive, a specially designed, ultra-powerful NVIDIA chip could give the Switch 2 an ultra edge over rival consoles.

Bigger Screen Size for Switch 2

Bloomberg, another reliable source, has shared that Nintendo’s next console may feature an 8-inch LCD display, a significant upgrade from the original Switch’s 6.2-inch and OLED’s 7-inch screen.

As gamers flock more and more to handheld play, a bigger built-in display with the power to run cutting-edge gaming visuals could make Switch 2 an even more attractive option for gamers who prefer playing on the go.

What Does Nintendo Say?

So far, Nintendo has been tight-lipped about specific details regarding the Switch 2. However, Doug Bowser, the president of Nintendo of America, has hinted that the company aims to minimize the usual drop in sales that occurs when transitioning from one console generation to the next. He mentioned,

“Our goal is to minimize the dip you typically see in the last year of one cycle and the beginning of another.”

This statement suggests that Nintendo is focused on making the transition to the Switch 2 as smooth as possible, potentially through backward compatibility and cross-generational software updates that encourage early adoption of the new console.

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