Nintendo Switch 2 Console Updates

Jan 31, 2024

By Charlotte Bolton

For the last 12 months, Nintendo fans have been patiently awaiting the announcement of the next Nintendo Switch console. There have been many rumours over the last year over what this new console could be, nicknamed the Switch 2 console, we have been eagerly anticipating its drop. Is that time finally here?

There have been many rumours on the upcoming console which will hopefully drop in 2025, so let's get into it.

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Is Nintendo coming out with a new console in 2024?

In June 2024, at the Nintendo Direct Event, it was revealed Nintendo are releasing a Switch Lite Console but a Legend of Zelda Hyrule edition. The console will release in support and alongside the new Zelda video game, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

Zelda fans are very excited about this drop, considering it pays homage to the classic Zelda video game but many other Nintendo fans are slightly disappointed. Many were hoping for a brand new console full of new features and additions, but it seems like instead we will be getting another themed controller that will probably have the same features as the previous Lite console.

The console will release September 26th 2024 in the UK and is currently available to pre-order for £209.99, making it slightly more expensive than the current Switch console available on the Nintendo website for £199.99.

Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition specs:

Colour - Gold
Resolution - 1280 x 720
Screen - LCD
Storage - 32GB
Processor - NVIDIA Custom Tegra
Price - £209.99
Charging time - 3 hrs
Battery capacity - 3570mAh

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Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks:

Although currently unconfirmed, a possible 'Nintendo Switch 2 leak' has been floating around on the internet released by a Chinese source close to Nintendo. Various images have been released including one showing a screen that seems to be much bigger than the previous 2017 model. The colour of the console is a blue tone however, we assume as these images aren't confirmed, the colour options are very likely to change.

Will there be a new Nintendo console in 2025?

It has been confirmed by a Japanese Industry consultant CEO that the upcoming switch is on it's way! And big news is ahead of us. The next switch console will be called the Switch 2 which has made many fans slightly disappointed as the name is 'bland'. However, we quite like the name, it is simple and to the point and shows that this next console is an upgrade and will have improved features.

As well as this, the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible and will cost about £400 with the games averaging at £70. This is a change compared to the current switch games which average at around £50. Finally, we have learnt that the console WILL be shown to the public before April 2025, meaning we could have a May 2025 release date. Many fans are hoping that the announcement will be made in 2024 but we are hopeful that within less than a year, we will finally have a confirmed Switch update.

Conclusion:

So what are your thoughts? We cannot wait for this new console to finally be revealed. Hopefully, the improvements compared to the 2017 Switch are significant with there being a 7 year gap between the last console coming out. Until then, check out the Nintendo games we have available on our website.