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There's already a capture button on the Switch 1 which is carried over to the new console.
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Its' C for captcha. Instead of Denuvo, you have to press your thumb every hour to make sure it's you playing the game.
TheGodfather07
Member
Nintendo finally learned to stick to a single name and use numbers. Simple and effective. I was worried they might do a wii u. Hall effect sticks! No more drift finally!
Woopah
Member
GBA was a successful, more powerful follow up the Gameboy.
The only reason it didn't sell more was because Nintendo cut its life short to combat the PSP.
So I think Nintendo will want to basically make this console a "Switch Advance".
KungFucius
King Snowflake
As if the OS would be launch worthy at this point. MK bundle at launch is interesting. I hope it is not a clusterfuck trying to secure a preorder, but it will be.I wish he had been able to turn it on so he could talk about the OS and performance.
zeomax
Member
If the guy knew what it is then why not simply say what it is? He already leaked a lot of information why is he continuing to talk in riddles?
Robb
Gold Member
Trilobit
Member
I've had such a hard time trying to get what Hall Effect is, first I thought it was like a corridor effect on a controller where it becomes smaller further up, but it made no sense especially referring to the sticks. Then I realized there was just this guy named Hall who invented stuff.
M1chl
Currently Gif and Meme Champion
Pardon my bad, should have wrote HALL, not make it confusing from English perspective (I am not a native speaker).
Putonahappyface
Gold Member
Is that real or is it concept art?
Trilobit
Member
Nah, it's just how my stupid brain works. It thought Boolean was some sort of mathematic word until I found out there was just this guy named Boole.
It looks like a stretched out Switch 1. I wasn't expecting anything revolutionary design-wise from Nintendo with the successor, but it would have been nice if there was something more to differentiate it.
Dbrand also leaked something:
dbrand.com
Nintendo Switch 2 Cases » Killswitch » dbrand
Looking for the best Nintendo Switch 2 case on the planet? An impact-resistant Switch 2 case with grippy handles and a precise fit? It's coming in 2025.
dbrand.com
saintjules
Gold Member
So are the games on Switch 2 to look like PS4 games or what?
Robb
Gold Member
The dock design doesn’t seem to line up with past leaks (or rather the crap drawing from someone who supposedly saw it):
Looks a lot more chunky. And while the drawing is ass, they did include the new kickstand design which seems to be correct given all the other leaks.
StereoVsn
Gold Member
We should know soon enough according to various leaks.The dock design doesn’t seem to line up with past leaks (or rather the crap drawing from someone who supposedly saw it):
Looks a lot more chunky. And while the drawing is ass, they did include the new kickstand design which seems to be correct given all the other leaks.
Shake Your Rump
Banned
I hope the March release is true. I want Xenoblade X Definitive to be Switch2 native.
Mobilemofo
Member
Missed opportunity for a few names: Switch Up! , Switch 'N Bitch , Switchissimo.
Xaeroxcore666
Member
I really hope it will be named Super Nintendo Switch! 
And on possible MK9, If Mario Kart 8, an originally Wii U 10 yrs old game, still looks georgeus (specially on OLED model), im really hyped on what will be achieved on a possible MK 9 on Switch 2.
And on possible MK9, If Mario Kart 8, an originally Wii U 10 yrs old game, still looks georgeus (specially on OLED model), im really hyped on what will be achieved on a possible MK 9 on Switch 2.
Sojiro
Member
Nintendo can officially call it whatever they want, I will refer to mine as Super Switch god dammit lol.
Oberstein
Member
Super Switch would have been perfect, but the abbreviation SS would have been confusing in some countries.
Woopah
Member
Somewhere between a PS4 and a PS5.
Bernoulli
M2 slut
The always on screen that shows the battery and time could mean it's an oled
Zannegan
Member
I dunno. "Super" as a prefix for next gen hardware only sounds good to older gamers, and then only thanks to nostalgia. While it wouldn't be as confusing as the Wii U, it would sound dated to the majority of buyers in 2025.I really hope it will be named Super Nintendo Switch!
And on possible MK9, If Mario Kart 8, an originally Wii U 10 yrs old game, still looks georgeus (specially on OLED model), im really hyped on what will be achieved on a possible MK 9 on Switch 2.
Devil's advocate to my own point though, they could *maybe* get away with it thanks to the Super Mario Bros, but why risk potential confusion.
Either a clear sequel like "Switch 2" or a clean break/new branding like "Nintendo Snap" is the way to go, IMO.
Trilobit
Member
The dock design doesn’t seem to line up with past leaks (or rather the crap drawing from someone who supposedly saw it):
Looks a lot more chunky. And while the drawing is ass, they did include the new kickstand design which seems to be correct given all the other leaks.
I'd say it's pretty accurate. Hard to say when the angle is directly from the front, but the curves match very well even though it isn't 1:1.
Woopah
Member
They won't need to, since the vast majority of third party games will be multiplatform and not named after a specific console.
BlackTron
Member
This is also where I called BS. It switches video to TV and changes aspect ratio? I mean sure it could, but would they give themselves and all developers this headache to worry it? Placement of stuff around the screen, UI? Even a subtle change means you have to pay attention to making it now. Probably easier just to toss the exact same thing onto TV, with GPU boost...
Robb
Gold Member
I just think someone drawing it would make sure to highlight/make it very apparent that the dock does not cover the entire unit.
This drawing is pretty much the only leak of the dock we’ve had which makes the dock specifically extremely easy to fake compared to everything else if you’re attempting to fool people.
Trogdor1123
Member
Super Switch was the correct name. Lame.
Kokoloko85
Member
Mario Kart 9 was a must on launch
Trilobit
Member
Ah yes, you're right. I didn't consider that the dock and the Switch 2 in the drawing were to "scale" with eachother. I was mostly just focusing on the drawing of the dock itself and I know I would draw it similarly with my paltry drawing skills. But yeah, it doesn't match up if it's basically the same size as the Switch.
Robb
Gold Member
ValiantInstance
Member
It would make sense for them to launch with an LCD and OLED model. It would shift more units by making the LCD look like a better deal for parents looking to buy one for their kids, and it keeps the enthusiasts happy who don't care about paying more for a great display.
UltimaKilo
Gold Member
The name is lame and using an incredibly old SoC is a huge disappointment for 2025.
I just really hope it has a decent amount of RAM to take it into 2030.
I just really hope it has a decent amount of RAM to take it into 2030.
GoldenEye98
posts news as their odd job
Think they pretty much had to go with 'Switch 2'. It's the most straightforward name to signal to the average person as to what it is.
Woopah
Member
It has 12 GB of RAM, though some will be saved for the operating system.
And yes the SoC will be quite old, as they seem to be sitting on it to keep costs down (or to get it onto a better node).
Either way, it should benefit from being an SoC specifically designed for Nintendo, unlike the X1.
ReyBrujo
Member
On the contrary, you need to keep it pressed while playing, and cannot release it for more than 10 seconds.
Technically you can tell them to draw a 16:10 but place UI elements inside a 16:9 rectangle during dock and let the Switch make the crop.
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NeoIkaruGAF
Gold Member
It would be a bit depressing if even Nintendo renounced to try some new gimmicks and just decided to wallow in the complete stagnation of the industry. For better or worse, even when their gimmicks didn’t exactly put the world on fire, they would gradually creep into what we now consider gaming standards. But I see how that would be extremely risky at the moment.
But if they just iterate on the concept of the current Switch, they will have to fight against gamers’ inertia.
How fast can a new Mario Kart pull sales of the new system, when MK8 just recently received its last DLC and it’s going to be fully backwards compatible?
Why would many people jump onto the new system right away, when the old one is clearly going to be supported for a while longer and it will still get some esclusive games?
But if they just iterate on the concept of the current Switch, they will have to fight against gamers’ inertia.
How fast can a new Mario Kart pull sales of the new system, when MK8 just recently received its last DLC and it’s going to be fully backwards compatible?
Why would many people jump onto the new system right away, when the old one is clearly going to be supported for a while longer and it will still get some esclusive games?
baphomet
Member
The dock isn't the size of the Switch 2.
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Robb
Gold Member
I don’t see it. But it’s all just rumors and leaks being jumbled together.
Had I drawn it and the dock was significantly smaller, I’d had drawn it to look smaller and more slim, not to look nearly identical to the current dock with a thicker and protruding back.
But that’s just my opinion.
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Woopah
Member
The general position of the industry means that sort of innovation is a lot riskier than in the 00s.
Nintendo could make the DS and Wii and reasonably expect third parties to create many exclusives for these devices.But now the days of third party exclusives are pretty much done. So any platform Nintendo/Sony/MS makes, has to support the industry standard of controls/features.
Any innovation has to be on top of these standardised features (like what the dual sense and joy cons do).
What will lead people to jump to Switch 2 will be all the games that are available on Switch 2 but not on Switch (plus the overall performance increase).
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