Nintendo has been the subject of intense speculation regarding their next gaming console, reportedly named the Switch 2. Recent rumors, fueled by a patent filing, have suggested that the company may be working on a dual-screen device reminiscent of the iconic 3DS. This device, as described in the patent, could potentially split into two for a multiplayer gaming experience, offering a unique blend of handheld flexibility and the power of traditional console gaming.

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Nintendo Counters Claims: No Switch 2 Details Shared with Activision Blizzard, Dual-Screen Design Denied

However, Nintendo’s President Shuntaro Furukawa, has strongly denied these dual-screen design rumors. In a private earnings call, he dismissed the circulating reports as “inaccurate” and distanced the future console from the design features of the now-discontinued 3DS.

Adding to the intrigue, documents related to the Microsoft Activision Blizzard FTC lawsuit suggested that Activision Blizzard had access to detailed specifications of the upcoming console. Nintendo has, nonetheless, refuted this claim, asserting that no such information has been shared with Activision Blizzard or any other company.

What piques the interest of gamers and industry observers is the nature of the patent Nintendo has filed. While not every patent leads to a consumer product, the act of filing one indicates a potential to implement it in future products.

Official announcements regarding the Nintendo Switch 2 are currently scarce, but industry rumors suggest that development kits have been distributed to select partners, and a potential launch is anticipated in the second half of 2024.

The console is rumored to support NVIDIA’s DLSS 3.5 technology, potentially offering enhanced graphics, including ray tracing, setting it apart from the PS5 and Xbox Series X. While backward compatibility and advanced machine-learning capabilities are also speculated, no official confirmation has been provided.

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