Gamers and Nintendo enthusiasts are eager for official news on the Nintendo Switch 2, which is forecasted to arrive in 2024 with a price tag under $400. Renowned analyst Dr. Serkan Toto believes the console could hit the market this year, possibly costing games around $70 each. According to Toto, the Switch 2 is expected to evolve rather than revolutionize Nintendo's approach, maintaining the hybrid console's portability feature thanks to the success of franchises like Pokémon.

Piers Harding-Rolls of Ampere Analysis predicts a slight rise in the console market later in the year, helped by the launch of the next-gen Nintendo console. The rumored capabilities include DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) tech. Despite ongoing rumors and speculations, Nintendo has consistently denied any claims regarding the new device's existence. Fans are curious if backward compatibility will be featured, a popular request within the community.

There's no official date for a reveal, but many expect potential teasers during Nintendo's usual February Direct showcase. In the meantime, the current Switch continues to support new releases, with titles like a Paper Mario Thousand-Year Door HD remaster and a new Princess Peach game on the horizon.

What features can we expect from the Nintendo Switch 2?

While details are scarce and unofficial, the Nintendo Switch 2 is rumored to include DLSS technology, maintain its portability, and possibly offer backward compatibility with original Switch titles. It is also anticipated to be an evolutionary step, rather than a full revolution, in Nintendo's console lineup.

Background information: The Nintendo Switch, launched in March 2017, has become one of Nintendo's best-selling consoles, known for its hybrid nature as both a handheld and home console device. Successful titles like "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" and "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" have contributed to its popularity. With the evolution of gaming technology, rumors of a new iteration of the console, frequently dubbed the 'Switch 2', have circulated, suggesting improvements and new features while retaining characteristics that appeal to Nintendo's fan base.