Nintendo Switch 2 launch date: New console coming a lot earlier than anticipated

The next-gen Nintendo Switch successor might launch far earlier than anticipated, in accordance with a brand new report. The authentic Nintendo Switch launched all the best way again in March 2017. It was adopted by the Switch Lite a few years later in 2019, and by the OLED mannequin in October 2021. With the console closing in on its seven-year anniversary, there are rumours that the Nintendo Switch 2 will lastly make its debut in Q1 2024.

Sharp is rumoured to be manufacturing screens for the brand new machine, whereas one European developer reportedly has a dev-kit.

It will definitely make the subsequent few Nintendo Direct conferences price watching, as we shut in on an official reveal.

In phrases of Nintendo Switch 2 video games, the dearth of footage means that Metroid Prime 4 may very well be one of many huge Nintendo Switch 2 video games at launch. A brand new 3D Mario sport would additionally match proper in on the brand new machine.

Sadly, we’re unlikely to see a brand new Legend of Zelda sport anytime quickly, though do not be shocked if enhanced variations of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom make an look.

Fingers crossed Nintendo may even resurrect extra of its dormant franchises, comparable to F-Zero and Kid Icarus.