Fresh details are emerging about Nintendo Switch 2

Every passing day intensifies the competition in the handheld gaming console market. New manufacturers are joining the race to capture a share of a market that is currently under the reign of the Nintendo Switch. Among the contenders is Lenovo, which is developing a handheld device known as Legion Go. It appears that Nintendo is also aware of the intensifying competition and is responding accordingly.

Emerging information suggests that Nintendo is accelerating its efforts on the Switch 2 in order to maintain its competitive edge. The new generation handheld console is planned to be launched in the second half of 2024. Interestingly, the new model, although backward compatible with older games, seems to be lacking a feature that was introduced by the company some time ago.

According to the information acquired by Video Games Chronicle, the Nintendo Switch 2 will be introduced in the second quarter of 2024. The apparent delay is due to the company's desire to avoid the effects of the chip crisis triggered by the pandemic. As we witnessed, both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X were launched during this time, and customers faced significant challenges in acquiring these consoles. Indeed, this situation was capitalized by opportunists who dominated the market for a considerable period.

Fresh details are emerging about Nintendo Switch 2

One development that might not be welcomed by all users is related to the screen of the device. In 2021, Nintendo released the OLED version of the Switch. Despite not offering significant technical improvements over the original product, it was favored by many users due to its superior screen. However, recent information suggests that the Nintendo Switch 2 might be equipped with an LCD screen instead of an OLED one. Regardless, the console will still have the capability to connect to other screens. So, users owning a high-quality OLED monitor can continue enjoying games via a dock.

Fortunately, the Switch 2 will offer backwards compatibility. This means your digital and physical games will run on the new console without any issues. As a result, your existing game library will remain usable, and games previously played on lower quality due to the inadequate hardware of the 2018 console will now be playable smoothly.

Currently, there is no confirmed release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2024. The report from VGC is based on industry leaks and estimates by experts such as Dr. Serkan Toto. However, the alignment of various sources lends credibility to these claims. At present, we don't have detailed information about the price or other technical specifications. As we move forward, more information on this subject is expected to surface.

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