Nice of Nintendo to give us the announcement announcement.

They pretty much nailed it with the Switch design, all it needed was some tweaks for some more comfort when holding it, drastically increase the performance, maintain full backwards compatibility and keep the screen OLED and I bet it will sell really well.

Switch led to Steamedeck, PS Portal, and all the PC Handhelds. It's a freaking pioneer and I don't expect them to move away from this handheld

Can’t wait to replay all my Switch games at 60fps

Having OLED screen upfront would help migrate more audience from non-oled switch to Switch 2. It makes it even clearer of an upgrade.

The thumbnail 😂😂

The Switch launch is what got me back into gaming. Excited for the next era!

Rumor: The nintendo Switch Successor will be graphically more capable than the Super nintendo. I don't know how reliable that source is, but I am mostly confident it is true.

I can't wait for people who don't know what "financial year" means to be mad when the Switch 2 isn't announced until early 2025.

I hope for backwards compatibility news

“I’m not sure how you follow up from the Switch and evolve that concept” FOUR SCREENS

Richard thumbnail approves Switch 2 specs

Missed opportunity if they don't call it the Super Switch. I just hope they're updating old games to be 60 FPS.

I think VRR needs to be there to smooth out the framerate on handheld mode

Alex is right. There will be a gimmick, unless it's like the nes to the snes and not ds to 3ds or wii to wii u.

Yo the thumbnail tho 😂

Anyone else just binge this clips channel? 😅

I love how happy Thumbnail Video Game Man is.

you all got such a big point, the fact that the switch is both portable and console like is what made it so popular, even for those who are not even into gaming at all, and i'm almost certain that both microsoft and sony really needs to step up their game or both steam and nintendo will end up being the only consoles in a near future

Excited to see how you guys looked on the new specs and how it may run.

Excited to see old switch games with resolution scaling running on this

Ugh…. New Nintendo console hype is always the best time in gaming. Big-N is going to deliver ❤

What they need to do is carry over everything that worked with the Switch, make the catridge based games compatible, make all digital purchases compatible, but just improve the hardware to be more capable in terms of having locked 60 fps, 1080p, faster load times, hall effect sensor analog sticks (or user upgradeable analogs), and actual d-pad on the controller. If they can do that then I think existing Switch owners will upgrade and many new gamers will get one and probably Switch games too. If they can also go with a QLED or Mini LED display, drastically more battery life, and more internal storage (maybe even going with NVMe), that'd attract the more 'hardcore' games. It's a given that they should keep that portable-docking aspect.

They didn't confirm anything, they just said "we'll talk about that subject later", bet the day comes and they just say "we don't have a next console planned"

I just hope that I'll be able to grab one of the launch models without having to deal with scalpers (PS5 and Series X had issues with initial sales due to scalpers and the supply chain being affected by the pandemic). It'd be neat if Nintendo gave an option to purchase directly from them for those who already have a Nintendo Account by XX/YY/ZZZZ date like how Valve handled the Steam Deck. That being said, there would be some supply chain issues if they did that since there are a TON of alt accounts that a single user could have (I have three accounts on my Switch due to region specific e-Shop titles and DLC, for example).

If they want a gimmick just throw two cameras and a mic on the console like the DSi and they can emphasize AR as a third way to play even if never used

Does anyone know if Linneman has given his view on the Steam Deck OLED?

wasn't their info in the shipping manifest about there being two fans? One on the dock? at least suggested. this is kind of interesting

Considering how long the Switch generation is being stretched to, I almost wonder if Nintendo is just going to go to a 10-year console cycle going forward.

I am toying with the idea buying Switch Oled during/after Switch 2 release. Then in a few years get the Switch 2 refresh.

I don’t think “software wasn’t ready.” Chances are, we’re going to have a Mario Kart and 3D Mario either at launch or launch window. Neither the Mario Kart nor 3D Mario EPD teams at Nintendo have put out any games since 2017. Mario Kart games used to launch once every 3 years or so, and 3D Marios pre-Odyssey used to take 2-3 years to make (Odyssey took 3-4 years). I know that game development takes longer and becomes more costly as the hardware gets better. However, by the time we get to 2025, both these teams will have been working silently for close to 8 years… MORE than enough time to account for the jump in hardware capabilities.

They've announced an announcement.

The PS Portal LCD is quite good. I would hope for it to be at least as good as that one, but OLED would be even better!

I'm nervous they will give it two screens like a supersized 3ds or something such that it looks different enough that parents can easily understand at a glance the console is not just the "same thing" their kid already has. Maybe the second screen would detatch so two players coud have individual screens while each using one joycon, but I would much rather just have the best single screen portable console possible without added bulk and costs taken away from peformace upgrades for gimmicks. What would be awesome, would be a fold out single ~9-10" screen, but that would be way too expensive and fragile.

That thumbnail is made from our nightmares

I heard the joy cons will attach with magsafe instead of a rail.

17:30 Pretty sure we've gotten reports of it being an 8-inch, 1080p, LCD screen.

Time to bring back those older single player PC games

If it is called switch attach, it might be a powerful dockingstation fir the switch ,

If the new switch has the new specs of usb C connectors, they could eventually make a gpu or ai upscaler dock later on

I'm looking forward to the Switch 2 though. I love my Steam Deck OLED a ton, but even with the dock Steam Deck I feel like its definitely a handheld and not true a hybrid console. If Switch 2 can even just match the Steam Deck's power specs, with the additiom in developer optimization (I'm optimistic given some of the miracles developers pulled on the original Switch), Switch 2 supporting DLSS and maintain the seamless docking of the original Switch, it'll be a really great hybrid console experience.

Wild speculation on my part. What if the switch 2 is essentially two separate systems. That the dock is more than just a dock, it contains additional hardware. So you can get 4K game performance at home on your television, and play the same games on the handheld portion, just in 720p with lower graphical settings .

I think it'll be a very strong home console. It will still use the switch medium. And your switch or switch light will work as a PlayStation portal for the home console

Great thing about switch is local wireless multiplayer

Does any one want something other than a Switch 2.0? It's a good concept, and can't really be improved on conceptually, at least in no way I can think of. Just give us better hardware and backwards compatibility and I think most people will be happy. And maybe it can play older games at higher performance levels.

Hoping the switch plays stellar blade

Memory system both RAM and storage with the unified architecture and Arm based SoC is VERY IMPORTANT and it's great to see they opt for DDR5X variant. I think there is also more performant 8500 model out there already, but probably more expensive than 7500 and Nintendo is not like Sony or M$ and always want to make profit on their consoles. It they would think as competition we would see an amazing next gen handheld even better for what they r going for. Screen should be OLED already, but once again because of costs they will continue with the LCD but good OLED would be a huge improvement. Seeing old Nvidia Ampere cores is also kind of a bummer, but maybe it fits they needs and they don't need the latest ones, still it would be nice to see them.

Also, the fact that Furukawa talked about longer game development cycles being an “inevitability” is a pretty good hint that this successor will be considerably more powerful. He wouldn’t say that to investors if the Switch 2 were only a slight bump like the “New” 3DS.

The Switch, despite being extremely limited, had incredible ports such as The Witcher 3, Dark Souls, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, Nier Automata, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Hogwarts Legacy, Alien Isolation, Mortal Kombat 11, Hellblade, Doom Eternal and Wolfenstein 2, if the rumor of the Switch 2 specs is real I believe that support for third party games will be even better as the hardware gap will be much smaller. I just wonder what Nintendo will be able to do with this hardware, if they managed things like Xenoblade X and Breath of the Wild on Wii U and also Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Xenoblade 3 on Switch, just imagine what they will be capable with a console that will supposedly be more powerful than the PS4 in portable mode and close to the PS4 Pro/Xbox Series S in Dock mode.

I'm surprised they didn't release a Switch Lite OLED. I know there are modded Switch lites that run with an OLED and it's a decent upgrade.

Mentioning the 3DS, which came out years ago, why not a 3D oled screen ? How far has the technology come? That would really stand out!

So, it was announced that it will be announced? Wow, exciting.

the only reason why they use lpddr5 is because of they are handheld. and looking for battery life more. but they could have use their gamecube approach, using several type of memory for different tasks. something xbox series x use. so they culd go with 8GB of LPDDR5 so they could drop voltage to 0.5 or even 0.3 volts if its idling. and then use a separate 4Gb gddr6 for the vram. which only fires up when the graphics is load up. and force it to merely use the main system LPDDR5 and CPU render when browsing menus and idling desktop(or handheld-top screen or whatever) screen. but the memory size show they arent expecting to compete with the likes of steamdeck. so the focus probably still the same type of lightweight games or a heavily dialed down graphics configuration type of games. meaning, you wont see many type of games that are available in many other platforms. it would be nintendo specific things. well, the reason why im never a fan. and the chances of them reviving "joanna dark' is getting minuscule and more minuscule.

Pretty cool if they could have it support VR. Making those old concept for Switch true. I mean, Switch 2 will probably be at least comparable to meta quest 3. It would be yet another dimension that the Switch platform could support.

I would take a non announcement to temper expectations over an announcement to anouce a future announcement like we have seen from other companies.

I think don’t believe that they won’t touch on it , in the June direct

I for one want the gamecube of Nintendo switches also

The only gimmick that makes sense to me - not that they'll necessarily do it - is bringing back the second screen. Theoretically it should be possible if they're using DLSS (which they should be). It's really the only think preventing them from putting DS, 3DS and Wii U games on there as-is (there are obviously ways to port them, but if they can just emulate them, that means they can put out more at once).

If the Switch is gonna look like PS4/ Pro in docked mode with raytracing and ai upscaling I think the graphics and specs isn't something to complain about. I also want to see analog triggers and a better controller in handheld mode, full Led screen and some exclusive quality launch titles. They should offer 1TB M.2 and an SD card for extra space, BC, VR support like the Samsung phone. That would make anyone buy the Switch 2

I just barely noticed that Richard is using USB mic. pretty good quality but why does he have a USB mic

Omg can it play any games at a decent framerate?

I just hope that they do make it fully backwards compatible with the current switch.

I read the title as switch 2 memory leak

It's called we are not announcing anything yet because we want you to keep buying the hardware we already have in the store at full price.

Don’t need a new gimmick. Triple the power is all I need.

The Switch-Back 😊

This is the most needed console iteration of all. ps5 and series x just pushed out during covid times and we were met with scalpers and the games were remasters and remakes or cross platform titles, this generation lacked. The switch sold so well so my guess is that this is going to slingshot from the switch's success trajectory

The selling point is easy don't overthink it like if it were a PS5 or an Xbox. Here's Switch 2, backwards compatible with Switch games and all the new Nintendo games are only available to Switch 2. Nothing else to think about to get people to buy it.

Did anyone else the April fools virtual boy ad? That could be the new gimmick or bring back 3D like the DS

Is the Switch also the first time it didn't have a handheld competitor? Like Sony didn't put out a PSP since the Vita. So it makes sense that everyone would buy a Switch? Theres nothing else to buy. (Other than handheld PCs)

I haven’t felt excited for Nintendo in years now. The novelty f handheld hybrid wore out for me with steam deck and PS portal. I hope to be surprised!

All they care about is not hurting their Switch 1 sales. That is the only thing that is holding up an announcement.

Chances of a Switch3D? Switch with a larger 3DS style screen would be an eye popper

What about the 2witch?

Switch 2 needs: - 1080p OLED (60Hz is fine when their users are mostly casuals, and even as a 165Hz monitor user, 60 looks good enough for single player games) - Enough horsepower to drive 60fps as standard - DLSS to look decent on a 4K screen - Just as good battery life as Switch OLED - More effort put into OS, such as customisable themes Everything else is nitpicking (I for example hate the joycons and think they're too small and uncomfortable for my average sized hands). Having these features would make a lot of people happy, both casual and slightly fussier users like me

I'm more excited for the Switch 2 then I am for the PS5 pro.. I just hope the S2 launches with a oled model? I'll probably buy both Oled and LCD models.🤗

With the help of its built-in tech, it is likely going to be equivalent to Sony and Microsoft current gen systems.

Finally. A system that can run Gamecube games.

GameCube still my favorite console till today ♥️ If it only would have had DVD and Nintendo not canceling online… Still, sich a great System with awesome Games

Maybe Ninty will find a way to make the docked Switch 2 considerably more powerful that when the Switch 2 is "undocked". Of course it will have to look more modern and refined in every way, the joycons and all. Also it would be nice to get a truly pocketable Switch, smaller than the Lite.

I can’t wait to play Nintendo games with graphics settings from ten years ago instead of 15 years.

It’s a exciting time to be a gamer😊 Loved this discussion, so I decided to subscribe 👍🏼

Samsung 1480 mid range chip is on samsung 5nm…. Why can’t Nintendo use 5nm instead of 8nm++++. Maybe by march we could see the real specs

I wish someone would smile at me like Rich smiles at the Switch 2 Memory Specs Leak

I'm still waiting for the Nintendo NX.

Gimmick? The OS actually having some life to it. All systems from the GameCube to the Wii U including handhelds had their own themes that gave each console their own flare. The Switch went a bit too minimalist. The audio cues are very nice, but I really don't like how flat it is.

Steam Deck performance + BC is enough for me.

5:12 Funny that you mention the DS situation, because I came to the opposite conclusion. They claimed the DS was a third pillar and not a successor to the GBA. They did the same for the Switch, claiming that it was a new thing entirely, not replacing handheld or home console. But here, they just came out and said this will be the Switch successor. They aren't pretending like the new system won't replace the Switch.

It will be called the SwitchDeck!

Hoping these specs can bring GTA V on Nintendo as well

I just hope they don't cheap out on hardware and memory considering it's like 9-10 between releases. And @Alex is as always clueless. He don't get the userbase.

Am I crazy for wanting a small portable console?

I can't believe I own almost all of the Switch first-party games and have finished not one Switch game. I'm looking forward to the next Switch, though.

Really exciting.

I hope the new gimmick will be better graphics

Switch 2 might not need to be docked to the dock for tv output maybe it will stream to the dock that is connected to the hdmi tv, a better name for nintendos switch 2 would be stream 2

John knows the score. The Switch needs to stick with the one reliable formula in an even better hardware platform.

Switch 2 Cardboard!

The Super Switch will lean into the 3DS library to carry the momentum forward like they did with Wii U games in order to pad their library of games.

I just want a more powerful switch that is backwards compatible with my 200+ library of games, that's it.