You know that meme of the old lady from Titanic wistfully saying “It’s been 84 years”? That’s how most Nintendo fans feel about the Switch 2. Rumoured for years and yet to materialise, the Switch sequel just keeps getting further away. And leaked specs just keep making the wait harder.
According to new reports, the Nintendo Switch 2 will not only feature a vastly improved screen, but also new charging tech that could vastly improve the portable experience. (If you don’t fancy waiting, take a look at the best Nintendo Switch deals available now.)
Switch 2 concepts like this one have being doing the rounds for years (Image credit: Computer Bild)
As spotted by GamingBible, leakers on the Famiboards forums have been dishing out supposed details on the Switch 2, including the fact that a new 60W charger will allow the device to charge at a much faster rate. And with a rumoured NVIDIA T239 chip, 8GB RAM and 64GB storage, there’ll be a ton of power to boot, too.
But the biggest news is that the screen could be capable of running 120hz, twice the current 60hz. This could result in super-smooth gameplay, which, when accompanied by the rumoured 4K display, might look absolutely stunning. Gamers have been begging for 4k and many were disappointed not to see this arrive with the Switch OLED. Indeed, exploring Breath of the Wild’s Hyrule or zooming around Bowser’s castle in Mario Kart would be infinitely more immersive in crisp 4K.
A 120hz, 4K display could be a game changer – literally (Image credit: Future / James Sheppard)
With the improved screen and charging speeds, the Switch 2 is already sounding like a worthy successor to the current console. The big question is, when will we finally get our hands on it? While it was looking like we might see it this year, those hopes are starting to fade, with new reports suggesting we’re looking at the first half of 2025 at the earliest.
