Nintendo Announces Much Awaited Next Gen Console Switch 2
Nintendo officially announced the Switch 2 after rumors of its launch since last year. Nintendo has created much hype since last year as rumors suggested that Nintendo will soon launch its Switch successor soon, and it will be much faster than the Nintendo Switch. Moreover, it was rumored that Nintendo intended to delay the launch due to pricing issues, and they were waiting for the right moment and waiting for the price correction to launch the product. However, after US trade wars, Nintendo stopped waiting, and they announced Switch 2.
Here is some of the information direct from the official website, and it is mentioned on Reddit as well, which was officially confirmed by both Nintendo and Nvidia.
"The Nintendo Switch 2, unveiled April 2, takes performance to the next level, powered by a custom NVIDIA processor featuring an NVIDIA GPU with dedicated RT Cores and Tensor Cores for stunning visuals and AI-driven enhancements
The new console enables up to 4K gaming in TV mode and up to 120 FPS at 1080p in handheld mode. Nintendo Switch 2 also supports HDR, and AI upscaling to sharpen visuals and smooth gameplay.
Tensor Cores power AI-driven features like Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS), boosting resolution for sharper details without sacrificing image quality.
Tensor Cores also enable AI-powered face tracking and background removal in video chat use cases, enhancing social gaming and streaming.
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) via NVIDIA G-SYNC in handheld mode ensures ultra-smooth, tear-free gameplay.
RT Cores enhance in-game realism with dynamic lighting and natural reflections.
Tensor Cores boost AI-powered graphics while keeping power consumption efficient.
With 10x the graphics performance of the Nintendo Switch, the Nintendo Switch 2 delivers smoother gameplay and sharper visuals."
It was said when Nintendo announced Switch 2 that it wouldn't support tech like DLSS and ray tracing, which shocked many investors and many Nintendo fans as well. However, Nvidia and Nintendo both clarified that Nintendo will support the new DLSS 4, which aims at improving image quality and providing better performance, which can be up to 30% compared to native resolution. Moreover, Nintendo will also feature ray tracing. However, it is expected that it will not be used by many developers because it demands ultimate raw performance, and even GPUs like the RTX 5090 are not capable of providing 60 fps on 1440p when ray tracing is fully on.
Moreover, Switch 2 is 10X faster, meaning it lends nearly 10 TFLOPS in raw performance. Therefore, it will be on par or better than the PS5 in terms of raw performance. Moreover, the more shocking new Switch 2 games are priced at $80, which makes them the most expensive games in history. It has been announced that Switch 2 will officially launch on June 5th 2025.
