Nintendo Switch 2: Leaks Suggest Official Name and Production Status

Nintendo leak suggests 'Switch 2' is official name of next console -- full production underway

A line worker claims each employee is expected to make 1,000 per day Nintendo is working on a follow-up to its beloved Switch console. This should come as a surprise to no one, as a seemingly never ending stream of leaks regarding the console keep dropping. The latest leak comes from a Famiboard user named fwd-bwd. They claim to have seen a post on a Chinese message board from a line worker who claims to be working on manufacturing Nintendo's next console. They claim the system has entered full production, with each worker expected to make 1000 units per day. Without knowing how many workers are in the factory, it's impossible to know how many consoles Nintendo is producing, but it sounds like an aggressive manufacturing plan. Perhaps more interesting is a seeming confirmation of the system's name -- the message board user claims there's a big "2" printed on the side of the system, implying that Switch 2 is the name of the console; unless Nintendo is pulling a fast one on us and will release a Wii U 2, which seems extraordinarily unlikely. In fact, Nintendo has already confirmed its next console will be in the Switch Family. The message board post claims that the new Switch is slightly larger than its predecessor, has a smaller bezel and will come with black and white Joy-Con controllers. Another report from the Taiwan Economic Daily backs this up while also claiming the new console will offer better battery life, some AI features, likely NVIDIA DLSS support and a dual-screen design. The Switch 2 (or whatever Nintendo calls it) is rumored to launch later this year, so we shouldn't have to wait too long to find out what the console does and doesn't bring to the table. Then, we can stop doing the rumor dance and learn what it's called, what specs if offers and how much it sells for. Until then, we'll keep you posted on the latest rumors so you know what to expect.

Nintendo Switch 2 Is the Official Name of the Next Nintendo Console; Has Entered Full Production - Rumor

The Nintendo Switch 2 console has entered full production, and the unofficial name that has been used so far for the system may be the official one, according to rumors circulating online. As reported on the Gaming Leaks and Rumors subreddit, a Famiboard user called fwd-bwd shared new information discovered on a Chinese forum from a supposed line worker regarding the console. This Chinese user revealed that the system has begun production, with a quota of 1000 units a day per worker. The system is slightly larger than its predecessor, has a smaller bezel, and will come with black and white Joy-Con controllers. Additionally, the system shows a number 2 logo on the side, suggesting that Nintendo Switch 2 will indeed be the official name of the system. More information on the new Nintendo console may also have come from a new report by the Taiwan Economic Daily. The report reveals that the new system will be larger than its predecessor, featuring better battery life, some AI features, likely NVIDIA DLSS support, and a dual-screen design. The console's price is estimated to be $400, which is an increase over the launch price of the original Switch but still a reasonable increase compared to the PlayStation 5 Pro price. As for the console's reveal, it is reported that it has been moved in response to the PS5 Pro announcement, but it will still come within the end of the calendar year. As the Nintendo Switch 2 is supposedly releasing sometime next year, it likely won't take much longer to finally know which of these many rumors on the system was correct. We will keep you updated on the new console as soon as possible, so stay tuned for all the latest news.

Nintendo rumor reveals Switch 2 price and design will be like Nintendo DS

A new week means a new Nintendo rumor, or at least that is what it feels like if you have been following along with the news trail created by the rumblings of Nintendo's mysterious next-generation console. Unfortunately for Nintendo fans, that news trail has been stretching since 2017, when the original Nintendo Switch was released. Fortunately for Nintendo, this gap between consoles is a testament to the Switch's popularity and success, which has ultimately led to the production of a string of rumors about a successor. Previous rumors suggested the Switch 2 was going to be a much more beefier version of the original Switch, with additional performance being added via the dock and the inclusion of NVIDIA's DLSS upscaling technology. Other rumors corroborated this performance estimation for the Switch successor and stated the Switch 2's performance would just fall short of the Valve Steam Deck. Now, a new report from Taiwan Economic Daily News reveals Nintendo has moved up the reveal for the Nintendo Switch 2 to respond to Sony's recent unveiling of the PlayStation 5 Pro. According to the publication, an announcement for the Nintendo Switch 2 is expected before the end of the year. As for the new console, the publication writes it will feature a "dual-screen design," an increased battery capacity, increased processing power, and AI capabilities. Presumably, the AI the publication is referencing is NVIDIA's DLSS. Moreover, the publication states the Nintendo Switch 2 will be priced at $399, which is $100 more than the original Nintendo Switch's retail price of $299 and $50 more than the Nintendo Switch OLED's price of $349. It should be noted the above information should definitely be taken with a grain of salt as Nintendo stated previously in its financial report that it wasn't making an announcement regarding its next-generation console until next year. Moreover, Nintendo hasn't officially revealed anything specific about what is presumably going to be called the Nintendo Switch 2. One of the only official pieces of information regarding the Switch successor is the company is planning for a release sometime early next year, possibly around March. The good news is that Nintendo already has a plan in place to stop people from making money from the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, and its strategy is to have a massive stockpile of the next-generation console. During a Q&A with investors, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa was asked how Nintendo plans to mitigate resellers of the new console. Furukawa replied by saying Nintendo believes a measure against resale is "to produce a sufficient number of units to meet customer demand," and that Nintendo will take this approach with the launch of the Switch 2.