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[spookyfish]

One of my favorite gifs/jifs of all time OF ALL TIME.

Also: REVEAL THE DAMN THING, NINTY.

 

[SF Kosmo]

I get that being bigger means a better screen, bigger more comfortable joycon, and more space inside to pack components. I still wish it was smaller, not bigger. The closer we get to a Switch Lite with TV out, the happier I'll be.

We'll get that, but down the road when a cut down price is more viable.

 

[apple_of_enlightenment]

Hang on, do people actually believe these renders are real or is there some serious trolling going on in this thread?

With the same background imagery as Switch and without a Switch2 logo?

 

[MacReady13]

It's ALL about the games. That is quite literally all that matters for me. And I'm hoping for a Mario Kart and new Mario 3D platformer announcement. Been FAR too long between drinks for both of those games.

 

[Davevil]

 

[R6Rider]

Sleek.

But also looks extremely uncomfortable to hold for longer than 5 minutes.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Yep, that's definitely a Switch.

 

[RoadHazard]

That looks really nice. Just bummed that Nintendo will be holding the OLED model back to make people double dip.

 

[ResurrectedContrarian]

The dual screen dream is dead.

My dream wasn't dual screen, but stereographic 3D. But all the losers with weak 3d perception ruined that back with the 3ds.

 

[darth.shrimp]

My dream wasn't dual screen, but stereographic 3D. But all the losers with weak 3d perception ruined that back with the 3ds.

You think I don't want both my eyes to work correctly together?

 

[Imtjnotu]

We get Lego Gameboy before GTA6

 

[Hookshot]

So then do people think it's announced next week, next month or never?

 

[Robb]

So then do people think it's announced next week, next month or never?

I guess it’d make sense to reveal it this month before their investors meeting on February 4th.

Next week they’re launching DKC Returns, and while that’s not a huge game it’d still be weird of them to schedule the Switch 2 that week and knowingly overshadow that launch unless they have some specific reason to do so.

My guess would be that next week is a bust (although maybe we’ll get a tweet announcing a date for the actual announcement), and that it’ll be shown sometime between the 20th to 31st.

 

[Mister Wolf]

My dream wasn't dual screen, but stereographic 3D. But all the losers with weak 3d perception ruined that back with the 3ds.

Stereoscopic 3D is the best. If you want it back you will have to come to PC.

 

[Dorfdad]

seems Skull is now showing their switch 2 accessories rendered. Nintendo Just ANNOUNCE IT FFS!!

 

[HoodWinked]

The joysticks remind me of Stadia.

But the thing that sticks out to me is the new latch mechanism since the rail system is iconic for the Switch branding and hasn't really had any major issues. Thought about it some more and it probably is motivated more about redesigning the joycons. The old joycons had to bundle the lanyard attachment because it was too small, the way the new joycons go into the console allows it to be taller without bundling a separate attachment. Joysticks look to be more comfortable will be interesting to see if they are using hall effect sensors due to the stick drift issues they had to deal with in the current joycons. Though they probably won't since they want to sell replacement joycons they probably need to improve them just enough to the level of xbox/ps.

 

[Robb]

will be interesting to see if they are using hall effect sensors due to the stick drift issues they had to deal with in the current joycons. Though they probably won't since they want to sell replacement joycons

If rumors are to be believed Switch 2 will have Hall Effect sticks.

Not sure how many replacements they’re actually selling since Nintendo were required by law (at least in the EU) to repair JoyCons on Switch free of charge, even when out of warranty. Switch 2 would likely be a repeat of that if the issues persists, so they have incentive.

 

[Banjo64]

seems Skull is now showing their switch 2 accessories rendered. Nintendo Just ANNOUNCE IT FFS!!

Hell yeah. The Neogrip made my Switch actually playable.

 

[ReyBrujo]

Not worth its own thread, the game case appears to be larger. Saw it in a retailer down here who apparently picked it up from a French or Portuguese (?) list.



He mentions that size is exactly the same as PS4 cases so it might not be real, measures came from a retailer description of a game.

 

[TrebleShot]

What no grips on the joycons. This thing is going to be disgusting to hold.

 

[Branded]

Not worth its own thread, the game case appears to be larger. Saw it in a retailer down here who apparently picked it up from a Brazilian list.



He mentions that size is exactly the same as PS4 cases so it might not be real, measures came from a retailer description of a game.

Hmm not sure I like that. Would much prefer the same sized cases.

 

[ReyBrujo]

Hmm not sure I like that. Would much prefer the same sized cases.

I was pretty sure they would go with smaller ones just like 3DS vs DS but who knows, maybe just as they got millions of unused Tegra X1 chips in 2017 maybe they found millions of PS4 unused cases this time :V

 

[cash_longfellow]

This is a Switch Pro…y’all been getting duped for the last three years talking about this

 

[PonyStation4]

Hmm not sure I like that. Would much prefer the same sized cases.

Don't need the average person thinking Switch 2 games play on Switch 1

 

[Drell]

Is that already an Xbox or do we have to wait for the official reveal ?

 

[Dorfdad]

C stands for “chat”

 

[Hugare]

Yup, looks like a Switch

Same terrible ergonomics

Goddamnit, Nintendo

 

[GladiusFrog]

Looks really sleek and mature, I dig it.

Can't wait to see the games!

 

[kevboard]

The joysticks remind me of Stadia.

But the thing that sticks out to me is the new latch mechanism since the rail system is iconic for the Switch branding and hasn't really had any major issues. Thought about it some more and it probably is motivated more about redesigning the joycons. The old joycons had to bundle the lanyard attachment because it was too small, the way the new joycons go into the console allows it to be taller without bundling a separate attachment. Joysticks look to be more comfortable will be interesting to see if they are using hall effect sensors due to the stick drift issues they had to deal with in the current joycons. Though they probably won't since they want to sell replacement joycons they probably need to improve them just enough to the level of xbox/ps.

there will probably still be an attachment for wrist straps. motion controls without them is asking for trouble, especially when kids get involved lol.

the new mechanism is most likely way more sturdy. less wear because it literally just clips in, and it is easier to remove.
some people damaged their rails by sliding on the wrist strap attachments the wrong way around for example. if everything is just a magnetically guided clip-on, stuff like that can't really happen.

 

[ADiTAR]

The render makes it look cheap, hope there are other joycon colors.

 

[Beechos]

This makes it more and more look like a switch pro than a switch 2.

 

[VAVA Mk2]

OnLeaks is legit. His track record on phone leaks goes back 10-15 years. This is the Switch 2, folks.

 

[ハトリス]

This makes it more and more look like a switch pro than a switch 2.

I don't see any problem with that.
phones look the same every iteration, with small tweaks

 

[MrCunningham]

October 2025!

 

[AddiF]

Saw somewhere that there is an attachment for the joycons to make it function better as a mouse, a clip-on housing for it to "transform" into a mouse.

Makes me think there could also be a clip-on attachment to give the joycons a better grip for those who want that, me included.

 

[chicnstu]

If the C button is for Cast, this means that Nintendo will have combined their entire legacy into one platform.

- Console
- Handheld
- Wii: Pointer controls through the new suspected mouse mode. Motion controls as also in Switch.
- Wii U / DS / 3DS / Game & Watch: Dual screen through casting.
- Switch: Switch 2 retains the hybrid, detachable split controller concept.
- DS: Switch and Switch 2 touch screens.

This also doesn't mention the button and analog stick contributions or the ability to play their older games. The big missing thing is 3D. But a point against this is if C is for Cast, why is the C button on the third party pro controller? Maybe for tabletop mode. It's also not known how casting would even work.

 

[coffinbirth]

C stands for “chat”

 

[Buggy Loop]

C is gonna stand for Cursor

 

[ADiTAR]

C for Cis-gender.

 

[gamer82]

if apple can get away with iphones that look identical every year, im sure switch 2 will do fine with minor design tweeks on a yearly basis no hater i have both btw

 

[Ironman_Bad]

8.4 inch screen? That’s rather beefy for a handheld.

All length and no girth