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Nintendo Switch 2: The Next Generation Console
Nintendo has officially announced the Nintendo Switch 2, the highly anticipated successor to the original Switch, which was released in 2017. The new console retains the hybrid format, allowing it to function both as a portable device and a home console when docked. The announcement was made through a teaser trailer that revealed the console’s design and some key features.
Backward Compatibility and New Games
The Nintendo Switch 2 will support games from the original Switch, including physical cartridges, although some games may not be fully compatible. The trailer hinted at a release date later this year and showcased clips from a new Mario Kart game, suggesting it might be a follow-up to the best-selling “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe”. The console will feature larger Joy-Con controllers to match its bigger screen and base console, which is reported to be an LCD screen.
Design and Graphics Capabilities
In terms of design, the Nintendo Switch 2 is all black with hints of the original console’s blue and red controllers. The button layout remains largely the same, and the dock, which connects the portable machine to bigger screens, is more rounded and features a large “2” above the Nintendo Switch logo. The console is rumored to have graphics capabilities just under the PlayStation 4 Pro, making it comparable to Valve’s Steam Deck.
Sales Success of the Original Switch
The original Nintendo Switch has sold over 146 million units since its release, making it the third-best-selling console in history and the second-best-selling gaming device in the United States. Its success has led Nintendo to its most profitable era in video games. The company promises more information about the Nintendo Switch 2 on April 2, with hands-on events to be announced at a later date.
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