As the sun starts to set on the lifespan of the third-best-selling console of all time, the Nintendo Switch, the whispers of what's next for the gaming giant are starting to go rampant.
An outpouring of rumors, leaks, and insider reports suggest Nintendo is on the verge of revealing its next-gen console, tentatively dubbed the Switch 2, possibly unleashing it in next year. The gaming world is buzzing, to say the least, with purported specs, features, and strategic moves all under rampant speculation.
The Nintendo Switch has been nothing short of a phenomenon since its debut in 2017, intertwining the worlds of both handheld and home gaming like no console before. The Switch's versatility and blockbuster game lineup have helped it become an industry staple, even as competitors like Microsoft and Sony bring more technologically advanced systems to market. It's clear that Nintendo has a golden touch that's been elusive for others to mimic. Even Microsoft, now in the process of acquiring Activision Blizzard, has thrown its hat in the ring, explicitly stating that "a new Nintendo Switch console is on the way." With Nintendo's sales plateauing, albeit after impressive success, both fans and rivals alike are keen to see what comes next.
Enter the well-known industry insider, Jez Corden, who suggested that Nintendo discreetly showcased the Switch 2 at Gamescom 2023 to a select group of media and developers.
