Gaming industry analyst Dr. Serkan Toto predicts the release of a new Nintendo console this year, potentially called the Switch 2, which would follow the hybrid concept of the current Nintendo Switch but with enhanced features and power. With these advancements, the new console is expected to be priced at $400, which is $100 more than the release price of the original Switch. There's also speculation that game prices could rise to align with the more expensive titles on platforms like the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. This forecast aligns with multiple rumors that have surfaced over recent years, though Nintendo has yet to make an official announcement. Other projections in the gaming industry foresee a significant role for AI in game development and more big acquisitions, alongside potential industry layoffs.

When is the Nintendo Switch 2 expected to be released?
nThe Nintendo Switch 2 is expected by analysts to be announced and released sometime this year, although an official date has not been provided by Nintendo.

Introduced in March 2017, the Nintendo Switch revolutionized gaming with its hybrid design, allowing for both home console and portable play. The Switch has since seen a successful series of game launches, including titles from hit franchises like "The Legend of Zelda" and "Super Mario," as well as its mobile-focused iteration, the Switch Lite. If rumors of the Switch 2 prove true, it suggests Nintendo's commitment to innovating within the concepts that have made the platform widely popular.