Nintendo is reportedly delaying the release of its next-generation console, which has been anticipated as the successor to the popular Nintendo Switch. Earlier reports indicated a potential launch in early 2025, but specifics about the Nintendo Switch 2 remain limited. It is expected to maintain the hybrid functionality of its predecessor while featuring a larger display.
Recent insights from Spanish outlet Vandal suggest that the new console may debut with redesigned Joy-Con controllers that magnetically attach to the handheld device. This innovation would distinguish them from the current Joy-Cons, which connect via a rail system. Consequently, this shift in design could potentially lead to incompatibility with existing Joy-Cons, although the report affirms that current Nintendo Switch Pro controllers will be compatible with the forthcoming console.
The accessory manufacturers who provided this information also hinted at the dimensions of the new device, suggesting that the Switch 2 will be larger than the original Switch but smaller than the Steam Deck.
According to the manufacturers, while the console may be ready for release, Nintendo seems inclined to delay its launch to ensure a stronger lineup of games is available at the time of release. This aligns with earlier predictions that the Nintendo Switch successor will not launch this year but is still expected to make its debut in early 2025.
In February, Japanese publication Nikkei noted that the Nintendo Switch 2 could see a launch as early as March 2025. The source indicated that concerns regarding scalpers—who purchase products in bulk to resell them at inflated prices—and potential supply chain issues influenced Nintendo’s decision to postpone the launch.
The Switch 2 is expected to retain the hybrid capabilities of its predecessor, functioning as both a portable device and a home console when docked. With rumors of a larger screen, the new console could surpass the original 6.2-inch display of the standard Nintendo Switch and the 7-inch display of the OLED version, in addition to being a more powerful system overall.
Since its launch in March 2017, the Nintendo Switch has become one of the best-selling consoles in history, achieving over 139 million units sold even seven years after its initial release.
