As Nintendo finally shows the Switch 2 on April 2 at a Nintendo Direct, we wanted to share with you our main expectations for this new console.
Despite a short teaser broadcast a few weeks ago, we got no information whatsoever about the machine’s internal architecture or the games planned for launch. Nintendo preferred to focus on the design, which remains pretty similar to that of the current model.
The Nintendo Switch 2 simply appears larger, with better finishes and a more premium look than its big sister. In terms of technical specifications, only a few leaks have appeared on the Internet, suggesting a real leap forward in terms of power. It’s an evolution that would help porting third-party games to the platform, all while offering Nintendo’s in-house developers new possibilities for technically upgrading their licenses.
Discover Thibaut’s expectations:
Eight years… That’s an extremely long time, and it’s more than time for the Switch to take a well-deserved retirement. I’ve got high hopes for the Switch 2! While there’s a lot of talk about the machine’s technical specifications, price and controllers, I want to see one thing above all else: exceptional games.
Yes, we’ll have a new Mario Kart that can accommodate up to 24 players in a single race. But after eight years of waiting, I’m hoping for a bit more. Animal Crossing, Zelda, F-Zero, a Mario 3D… Clearly, they won’t all be there. Even so, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that Nintendo will offer us a quality line-up that will justify the (undoubtedly) high price of its latest machine.
Although less closely followed, third-party publishers will nevertheless have their say, with a few ports to match. It would also be nice to see titles available on the first Switch benefit from a graphical boost and better framerate on this Switch 2. Softs such as Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Pokémon could do with a boost. Let’s hope for free upgrades!
Finally, of course, I’ll be paying particular attention to the Switch 2’s interface, which needs to be more fluid and responsive than its big sister. A slow eShop in 2025… It’s just doesn’t cut it anymore!
Quentin’s expectations:
For my part, I hope that Nintendo will maintain its desire to offer a machine accessible to all budgets, and that this new console, even if it doesn’t rival current generations, will be based on technologies close to DLSS or FSR, as rumors seem to suggest.
I’d also like to see a better, more reliable and more efficient online experience, as well as a fluid interface without those terrible slowdowns, especially on the store.
Let’s also hope that the Joy-Con drift issues will be a thing of the past, and that the magnetic system that is supposed to replace the old mechanical rail will prove viable and durable.
Last but not least, a great launch doesn’t happen on its own: it has to be accompanied by a few landmark releases to encourage players to take the plunge. A new 3D Mario, in the vein of Super Mario Odyssey, which would really show off the machine’s capabilities, could be very exciting for fans.
This would also be the case of a new Zelda and, just to dream a little, an all-new F-Zero, making full use of the console’s power to combine visual effects and fluidity.
Let’s take a final look at the most pertinent rumors:
As we explained at the start of this article, the Nintendo Switch 2 has been the subject of numerous rumors and leaks in recent months. It’s worth doing a recap and taking a quick look, focusing on the console’s supposed technical features.
