Over the past few weeks, rumors about the next Nintendo console have not stopped. Fortunately, the Japanese gaming giant has Finally gave us our first look at the Switch 2.
The short but sweet teaser confirms several design rumors that fans have long suspected… but also raises many, many questions. Since Tech Advisor isn't in the business of publishing thesis-length articles, I've selected my most important ones that I hope Nintendo sheds light on in the future.
What will the graphics look like?
One of the biggest rumors surrounding the new console, which has been around for years at this point, is the fact that it could support 4K content when docked, as well as other graphical enhancements such as ray tracing . Recent patents seem to indicate that Nintendo has been experimenting with upscaling technology.
If true, that would make it a strong contender for rival consoles like the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5, as currently the graphical jump between those and the OG Switch is quite striking.
If AI scaling technology is used, it is hoped that this can be applied to existing Switch games as well. I for one would kill to see a graphically enhanced version of Breath of the Wild. However, graphics aren't just important for grounded gameplay.
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Although the revealed teaser appears to show a larger screen, there also remains a question mark over whether the Switch 2 will feature an OLED panel. Other rumors suggest Nintendo is sticking with an LCD screen, and I'll probably pick on that.
For what? Well, Nintendo found success by retaining an OLED version of its first Switch, which brings me to…
Will Nintendo release other versions of Switch 2?
When Nintendo reveals more about the Switch 2 during its Direct on April 2, 2025, it will almost certainly focus on the main console, which is currently expected to benefit from both a spec and price increase over the Switch 1. However , it may not have all the features fans want, or the cost might be too high for some users.
So, does this mean we will have both a Nintendo Switch 2 (OLED) and a Nintendo Switch 2 Lite? Maybe. The former will be more likely if we get confirmation of an LCD panel on the Switch 2, which we should hopefully learn more about in the coming weeks.
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As a Switch Lite owner and the wife of a regular Switch owner, I definitely see the benefits of having the handheld-only console. The lighter, thinner construction makes traveling much easier, especially on planes and trains, or when you only have a backpack to store your stuff.
But more importantly, it allows users on a more modest budget to access Switch 2 exclusive games. Comfortable titles such as Animal Crossing are perfect on the Switch Lite, so if Nintendo were to release a successor to that console, she could wait for the next game in that series to hit shelves and time the releases.
How many new games will arrive at launch?
If I'm buying a newly launched games console, the first thing I want to know is what games will be available.
If you stuck around until the end of the Switch 2 reveal, you'll have seen some brief images of Mario Kart. Look closer and you'll see that Donkey Kong looks a little different than usual, being closer to the movie design (and, admittedly, a lot more insomniac).
So this could mean that Nintendo has very brazenly added the first footage of Mario Kart 9, which will almost certainly be one of the key IPs for this next console.
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I'm by no means a Mario Kart 8 master, I'm relying on Toad's scary impressions directed at the competition to try and fend them off. However, I still enjoy it, so it's a huge plus for the new console.
Of course, more titles would be even better. As I've mentioned before, I'm a loyal servant of Tom Nook's bank, with Animal Crossing: New Horizons being one of my most played games on console. The promise of a new installment in this series would be extremely exciting, as would the release date of Pokémon Legends: ZA.
Will my old Joy-Cons be useless?
As soon as the Nintendo Switch 2 hits shelves, we'll almost certainly see a surge in current users trying to trade in their old console or flog it on eBay – after all, times are tough cozzie lives. But what about those beautiful, colorful add-on controllers we've all bought for multiplayer games like Super Mario Party Jamboree?
We know that the Switch 2's new Joy-Cons (big, dark and handsome) connect to the main screen in a different way than older models, with images apparently showing some sort of magnetic snap-on. So the older, smaller clicky Joy-Cons won't cling to this new console… but what if they could work wirelessly?
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The charging handle means you can use older Joy-Cons without needing a Switch dock, and there's the Switch Pro Controller for those who prefer a more traditional gaming experience. Users can still trade in their primary console while keeping additional accessories that may be difficult to sell.
If Nintendo found a way to allow these to connect to the new console, it would certainly save waste and resources – and make many customers happy not to have to pay extra. Backwards compatible games do exist after all, so I have a small hope that this could happen… even if it's very slim.
Okay, but does it come in another color?
As much as I appreciate the black console with the accented Joy-Cons, I will always be a tech journalist who advocates the bold, the bright and the beautiful, and the Switch 2 is no exception.
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The original Nintendo Switch launched in two color options: one with gray Joy-Cons and one with the iconic red and blue set. Later, the company released special releases to celebrate various game launches such as Tears of the Kingdom and Splatoon 3.
I'm reasonably confident that Nintendo will do the same for the Switch 2, and I'm even willing to bet that there's a secret version of that console in a new shade that we haven't seen yet that will be revealed in a big way in April. .
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