Nearly seven years have passed since the Nintendo Switch debuted in 2017, proving successful for Nintendo. However, it’s hard to overlook the perception that it lags behind in terms of specs and power compared to its competitors. Therefore, Switch 2 is now being developed. There have been numerous rumors surrounding the Switch 2 console, and recent reports indicate that 10 million units should be produced during the fiscal year of debut, making the Nintendo Switch 2 easy to find in stores.
Switch 2 Will Be Easy To Find – 10 million of next-gen consoles reported to be made in initial FY
Compared to the scarcity of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles, the availability of Nintendo Switch 2 units in stores is expected to be more favorable. Based on updated information from Bloomberg’s Takashi Mochizuki, who referred to display shipment data, Nintendo aims to produce more than 10 million units in the console’s first fiscal year. Fortunately, the absence of chip shortages adds to the likelihood of a smoother retail presence, and while there’s speculation about an OLED version, it’s unlikely to debut alongside the initial launch.
Takashi Mochizuki said, “Display shipment data suggest Nintendo would make 10M+ of next-gen console in initial FY. Unlike PS5 and XSX/S that faced chip shortages at launch, Nintendo’s would be much easier to find at stores. And about OLED version, Omdia says not “for this year.””
Recent data reveals that as of January 27th, 32 million Nintendo Switch units have been sold in Japan. Surpassing both the Game Boy and Nintendo DS, the Switch is on track to become the best-selling platform in Japan this summer. With these promising figures, anticipation among fans is understandably high.
However, despite widespread speculation, the official announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 is still pending. Expected to launch later this year, the Switch 2 console seemingly promises smooth 1080p gameplay with ray-tracing capabilities. Moreover, using NVIDIA DLSS Ray Reconstruction support, it aims to offer superior ray tracing compared to other consoles on the market.
Furthermore, it appears that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be more of an iterative update than a total redesign of the newest hardware, according to all the speculations and analyst predictions. Notably, a patent discovered by Laura Kate Dale hints at the use of Hall effect analog sticks, designed to mitigate the stick drift issues seen in the current Joy-Cons. Also, instead of immediately adopting OLED technology, Nintendo is reportedly considering an enhancement in both the quality and quantity of storage for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Not only this, it was also reported earlier that Nintendo’s next console would have an 8″ LCD panel and be released later this year.
In terms of pricing, there are reports that the Nintendo Switch 2 will cost more than $400, which would translate to about £350 at retail. However, these reports and predictions can only be confirmed by an official announcement from Nintendo.
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