The Nintendo Switch successor, dubbed Switch 2, may get a teaser or an announcement sometime later this month in September, 2024.
Head of GamesIndustry.biz, Chris Dring, took to Twitter/X to share that he has been hearing about industry whispers around “something” Nintendo Switch 2 related happening this month in September, 2024, likely hinting at a teaser or announcement. He added that this based on chatter he had with some people who are likely aware about Nintendo’s plans for its next console.
Meanwhile, VGC’s Andy Robinson chimed in by saying that other members of the press have also heard what Dring shared. However, he added that he wouldn’t bet his house on it, suggesting that he believes it may not end up being true or anything worthwhile. It remains to be seen whether that’s really the case.
Previously, during a briefing, the CEO of Weltrend, a semiconductor manufacturer in China, Lin Chongtao, had shared his market outlook in the field of power management ICs. He said that, starting in the third quarter, orders for game consoles have begun to pick up, including the production and shipment of new models of PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch (likely Switch 2). Weltrend is a supplier contracted by Nintendo to provide the Power Delivery Controller IC for the Nintendo Switch, and apparently also for its successor.
Furthermore, it was revealed via a datamine of the exchange of data between Nintendo and NVIDIA that the Nintendo Switch 2 may come with a charger with 60W power. It is believed that this could allow for higher clock speeds and also improve the console’s charging capabilities to the “fast-speed” spec if it adopts the use of GaN technology. The use of the latter technology is vital in current chargers used in cell phones and notebooks that ensure greater efficiency and speed with each charge.
