The competition in the handheld gaming console market is getting stronger every day. Almost every day, another manufacturer is moving into this space, trying to get a share of the market that is currently dominated by Nintendo Switch. For instance, we recently shared that Lenovo was working on a new handheld device called Legion Go. It seems the increasing competition has not just caught our attention but Nintendo’s as well.
According to emerging information, Nintendo is speeding up its work on the Switch 2 to stay strong in the competition, and plans to introduce the new generation handheld console in the second half of 2024. The new model, known to be backward compatible with older games, will be missing a key feature that the company had introduced a while ago. Here are the details…
Nintendo Switch 2: What We Know So Far
According to information obtained by Video Games Chronicle, Nintendo will introduce the Switch 2 in the second quarter of 2024. It’s said that the reason the company is waiting so long is because it doesn’t want to be affected by the chip crisis that occurred during the pandemic. As you know, both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X were released during this time, and it became a real struggle for customers to buy these consoles. In fact, the market was dominated by “opportunists” for a long time, and scalping was very popular until recently.
However, not all developments may please users. As you know, Nintendo introduced the OLED version of the Switch in 2021. This version, which isn’t very different from the original product in terms of technical features, was preferred by many users due to its superior screen. But the latest information shows that the Nintendo Switch 2 may come with an LCD screen instead of OLED. Of course, the console will still be able to connect to other screens. Therefore, if you own a high-quality OLED monitor, you can always play games with a dock.
The good news is the backwards compatibility. The Nintendo Switch 2 will run your digital and physical games without any problems. This way, your library that you spent a fortune on will be accessible for you, and you can replay the games you played in low quality due to the inadequate hardware of the console that came out in 2018, but now in a smooth way.
It’s worth noting that there is no confirmed release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2024 at the moment. The report by VGC is based on leaks from sources in the industry and estimates by experts like Dr. Serkan Toto. However, the fact that so many sources are saying similar things does make the claims stronger. Unfortunately, we don’t have detailed information about the price or other technical specifications yet. But more information on this topic is expected to emerge in the future.
RELATED:
- How to Send Video Messages on WhatsApp
- Lenovo to Enter the Windows PC Gaming Handheld Market with the Legion Go
- 8BitDo’s Latest Nintendo-style Mechanical Keyboard Features Two Giant Buttons, & They Work!
- YouTuber gets GTA 5 running on an overclocked Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch Sales are About to Cross 30 Million Units in Japan, close to…
