One of the worst-kept secrets in the gaming universe has finally come to light. After a true storm of rumors, leaks, and fakes, Nintendo finally presented its Switch 2. The trailer doesn't share any hard technical details, and we'll have to wait until April for its dedicated Direct, but the Japanese giant confirmed two very important facts: It debuts this year, and its backward compatibility won't necessarily be 100 percent.
I think we can say with complete certainty that Nintendo would not exist in its current configuration if it weren't for the Switch. It is the second best-selling console in its history (the DS is one rung above), and if we recall Nintendo's situation before its launch, the truth is that it desperately needed a success. A simple comparison: In just over four years, the Wii U sold 13.5 million units. The Switch will turn eight years old in March, and has sold 146 million units so far. Needless to say, its replacement will have to fill some giant shoes...
The Nintendo Switch 2 Trailer
So, what do we know about this successor? In an act of sincerity that contradicts all the prior hype, the answer is... much less than we would like. Naturally, Nintendo has kept its cards close, and all we can do is extract details from its trailer. A larger screen, a redesigned back stand with more extreme angles, and magnetic Joy-Cons dominate the presentation. Add to that a new dock, and an updated Joy-Con Grip.
As for the rest, pure rumors. Some sources mention 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of internal storage, and an eight-core ARM processor, all "reasonable", but unconfirmed. Did Nintendo confirm anything else? Three facts, to be precise: The Switch 2 will hit the market this year (not before June, considering the dates of its special events), will have its own Nintendo Direct on April 2, and its backward compatibility will not be total. The company indicates that certain titles would not be "completely compatible", and others "might not have support", but the thread ends there. To be continued...
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