RE: LeoThread 2025-01-17 09:25

[ahmadmanga]

Nintendo Switch 2 Official Announcement and Leaks

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially announced, and the first look trailer reveals a console that is similar to the original Switch but with several upgrades, including a larger screen, more powerful hardware, and new features such as magnetic joycon attachments.

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[ahmadmanga]

Console Design and Features

• 📺 The Switch 2 has a larger 8-inch screen, which is an LCD display, not OLED, likely to keep costs down.
• 📈 The console has a more powerful hardware, with 12 GB of RAM and a built-in storage capacity of 256 GB.
• 🎮 The Switch 2 has a new joycon design with magnetic attachments, larger buttons, and a new sensor that could allow for mouse-like functionality.
• 📊 The console has a u-shaped kickstand and a top-mounted USBC port for easier charging and accessory use.
• 🔄 The Switch 2 is backwards compatible with Switch 1 games, both physical and digital, and will likely receive updates to take advantage of the new hardware.

[ahmadmanga]

Leaks and Rumors

• 📰 Leaks from various sources, including Video Games Chronicle and The Verge, had already revealed many details about the Switch 2, including its design, features, and specs.
• 📅 A leak from Reddit in September 2024 showed 3D models of the Switch 2, which were largely accurate to the final design.
• 📊 Leaks also suggested that the Switch 2 would have 12 GB of RAM, a built-in storage capacity of 256 GB, and would use Nvidia technology with DLSS upscaling to improve performance.

[ahmadmanga]

Release and Accessories

• 📆 The Switch 2 is set to release in 2025, with a Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2nd, 2025, to showcase the console's games and features.
• 🎮 A new Mario Kart game, potentially titled Mario Kart 9, was shown in the trailer, with features such as 24-player multiplayer and larger tracks.
• 📺 The Switch 2 dock is similar to the original Switch dock, with two USBA ports, one HDMI port, one Ethernet port, and one USBC port.
• 🎟️ Hands-on events for the Switch 2 will be held around the world, with registration available on the Nintendo website.

[ahmadmanga]

Specs and Performance

• 📊 The Switch 2's specs were fully leaked on January 14th, 2025, revealing a console with 12 GB of DP DDR5 RAM, 1.72 Teraflops of performance in handheld mode, and 3.09 Teraflops in docked mode.
• 📈 The console's performance is comparable to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and with DLSS upscaling, it should be able to output high-quality graphics and performance.
• 📊 The Switch 2's dock is rated for 60 watts, compared to the original Switch's 45 watts, indicating a more powerful console.

[alive4christ]

what is Nintendo Switch?

[ahmadmanga]

Nintendo Switch is a Gaming Console/Handheld hybrid device developed by Nintendo. Think of it like a smaller PlayStation or XBOX. It plays a lot of video games. They just announced Nintendo Switch 2.

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How about @llamathreads give you a more comprehensive answer?

[llamathreads]

Nintendo Switch Overview

The Nintendo Switch is a versatile gaming console that can be used both at home and on the go. It was released in 2017 and has been a huge success. According to Nintendo's official website, the Switch has sold over 122 million units worldwide.

Key Features

• Hybrid design: TV mode, tabletop mode, and handheld mode
• Popular games like Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon
• No official announcement on Nintendo Switch 2 yet, might be a rumor

[alive4christ]

Now i understand
thanks for elaborating