Are You Ready for the Nintendo Switch 2?
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If they do offer backwards compatibility on the new console, then it would be a quick upgrade for me. If not, then I'll probably hold out until the next Animal Crossing game is announced. If it's offered, I imagine they'll handle the new cartridges for the system similar to the 3DS with a notch somewhere to prevent insertion into Switch consoles.
System specs will matter to me as well -- it doesn't have to be PS5/Series X levels of impressive, but it's got to be a significant improvement over the Switch. I'll specifically be looking at the RAM amount and GPU specs. I say this because the frames in New Horizons would drop significantly with occasional texture pop-ins if one were to put too much stuff on the screen at once. If we want a bigger town to work with or first-person views in the next game, the system will have to handle those things properly.
System specs will matter to me as well -- it doesn't have to be PS5/Series X levels of impressive, but it's got to be a significant improvement over the Switch. I'll specifically be looking at the RAM amount and GPU specs. I say this because the frames in New Horizons would drop significantly with occasional texture pop-ins if one were to put too much stuff on the screen at once. If we want a bigger town to work with or first-person views in the next game, the system will have to handle those things properly.
Flower-Loving Punk
In Debt to a Tanuki
Eh, I think it'll be more in the $450-500 price range but I hope you're right. Chances are though it's going to have a better graphics card and stronger processing power to keep up with the PS5 and Xbox 1. I kinda hope it doesn't, and stays more in line with the steamdeck, but who knows currently.
I agree with you on that point tho, much like the 3DS I doubt it'll get discontinued right away, especially considering like everyone has one and will still want online support as the Switch 2 will sell out no doubt and people will have to wait to get their hands on one.
My prediction is that the screen will be like the Samsung Fold, all screens touchable whether it's Switch or DS mode.
Would calling it the Switch DS (dual screen) be too corny? Or SP since the Gameboy Advance SP (Special) was also foldable.
The only argument against this would be the Joy Cons staying the same, half the size of it would be pretty thin for a handheld console.
Genuinely though, if the next Switch is not an advancement in technology and has exclusives because of that, my OLED will be fine for me.
Would calling it the Switch DS (dual screen) be too corny? Or SP since the Gameboy Advance SP (Special) was also foldable.
The only argument against this would be the Joy Cons staying the same, half the size of it would be pretty thin for a handheld console.
Genuinely though, if the next Switch is not an advancement in technology and has exclusives because of that, my OLED will be fine for me.
What are your thoughts?
Though I wasn't exactly planning to get the next Nintendo console as I made the switch to Valve for my handhelds, I was open to the next Nintendo handheld IF the next animal crossing game even peaked my interest even to justify getting the console for just that game alone and if the console wasn't terribly expensive, however the recent Nintendo legal news sealed it for me of, nope, absolutely not.
Do you think we’ll finally see the next-gen console in September or October or later on?
Due to current world events, I would expect quite a delay in the next Nintendo console coming into people's hands. I wouldn't expect to see the announcement of the next console until the end of 2025 or even possible mid 2026, for personal opinion reasons. I hope I'm wrong for those who are anxiously waiting for a better console than what they have.
Though I wasn't exactly planning to get the next Nintendo console as I made the switch to Valve for my handhelds, I was open to the next Nintendo handheld IF the next animal crossing game even peaked my interest even to justify getting the console for just that game alone and if the console wasn't terribly expensive, however the recent Nintendo legal news sealed it for me of, nope, absolutely not.
Do you think we’ll finally see the next-gen console in September or October or later on?
Due to current world events, I would expect quite a delay in the next Nintendo console coming into people's hands. I wouldn't expect to see the announcement of the next console until the end of 2025 or even possible mid 2026, for personal opinion reasons. I hope I'm wrong for those who are anxiously waiting for a better console than what they have.
TotodileStars
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Whether I'm ready for it... it depends.
The only thing that could convince me to buy the Switch 2 soon after launch is if it's backwards compatible. I have a big backlog of games to get through, and need to break my habit of impulsively buying new ones - but if a game was announced that got me really excited (e.g. a new Animal Crossing), I'd get it as long as I can also play Switch games on it.
The only thing that could convince me to buy the Switch 2 soon after launch is if it's backwards compatible. I have a big backlog of games to get through, and need to break my habit of impulsively buying new ones - but if a game was announced that got me really excited (e.g. a new Animal Crossing), I'd get it as long as I can also play Switch games on it.
Boccages
Senior Member
Nintendo already said last Spring they would announce the Nintendo Switch successor before March 2025.
All the rumors, even leaks, and reverse engineering of the current Switch software points towards the Switch 2 being backwards compatible.
I know they said that, but personal opinion is why I wouldn't expect to see the announcement of the next console until the end of 2025 or even possible mid 2026.
World tensions aren't looking good rn. NATO is at the edge of war and things don't exactly look stable in the Pacific. If an unfortunate event happens, I could see Nintendo post poning the announcement due to the amount of nations that would be effected. Lawmakers in the US right now are writing stuff up for a possible mass casualty event scenario on US soil due to Russia tensions (and possibly China due to Alaska and Taiwan) with NATO. Russia just revised their nuclear doctrine this week. The Middle East situation isn't helping either. I'm sure Nintendo would also like to see were their court case about patenting game mechanics also ends up.
Hyoon
nevertheless, i still...
i'm neutral about it. i'll probably end up getting it somewhere along the road. it really depends on what games they will release at launch. if the pokemon game is really good (which........ i hope but i do not have high expectations lol) i'll definitely try to get it at launch. otherwise i might just wait for a good bundle/deal.
I haven't heard anything concrete except for rumors. Seems like Switch 2 has been an ongoing rumor for years. Can't say I'm ready since I don't know anything about it. I'd really like to see a Nintendo Direct or some announcement before I even consider being ready lol. It's sort of like the Wii U. I didn't even know Nintendo had released a new console and then all of a sudden it was already out for days/weeks/months. There wasn't any advertising on it at all. It was so blindsided and not ready for it at all. So hopefully they learned their lesson from that and give the Switch 2 some good marketing.
Holla
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Considering I still have a ton of games on Switch that I’ve been meaning to play not really. 
I’m fine if it comes out soon however. As long as there aren’t any major releases for a while that I must have.
I’m fine if it comes out soon however. As long as there aren’t any major releases for a while that I must have.
StarlitGlitch
Sweets Lover
Personally, yes. I’m ready for new entries in series like AC.
There are also some series I'm not expecting to get a sequel on Switch, but I’m hoping Switch 2 could deliver (eg Tomodachi Life)
There are also some series I'm not expecting to get a sequel on Switch, but I’m hoping Switch 2 could deliver (eg Tomodachi Life)
I'm kind or ready for a new AC title to...but also it feels too soon after NH and they apparently started in 2012 and the game feels so lacking to me. Part of me is ready, but the other part dreads it because I don't want a NH 2.0 because they saw the covid numbers and decide its fine as is.
IonicKarma
Wishful Phoenix
I sure hope so! I'm hoping that we get a launch or very close to launch AC title. Given the sales of New Horizons, theres no way they aren't working on one... right?
Boccages
Senior Member
Professor Layton series is made by Level-5, though. Not Nintendo.
More than ready! Especially if a new AC game is a launch title
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