Rumor: Nintendo to Follow a “PlayStation-Like” Plan and Release Two Switch 2 Versions

Nintendo has successfully kept the plans for Switch 2 under the sheets for a long while. However, some latest credible sources have constantly claimed the launch window in September of 2024. Adding on to the hype a recent rumor surfacing around the Switch 2 release has left the fans curious. Well, it seems like the Japanese Gaming giants are bringing the much-awaited hybrid console in two versions following the tracks of the PlayStation! 

The six-year-old console has been a top-tier contributor to the hybrid gaming industry. Its popularity in Japan to date is an example of how big the Nintendo Switch has been as a brand. The parent company known for its branding strategies was expected to come up with some surprises. Now, a credible ‘claim’ might have unveiled the big plan of Nintendo for the launch.

Shpeshal Nick breaks down the mystery of Nintendo Switch 2 versions 

Shpeshal Nick, the founder and co-host of popular podcast show XboxEra gave some interesting insights on the Nintendo layout for Switch 2. The fact that Nick has been a proven credible source for major leaks and speculations before just makes the new Switch theory more interesting. According to the host, Nintendo could be planning to release a version of the Switch 2 without backwards compatibility for Switch games. 

Shpeshal Nick: Nintendo could be planning to release a version of the Switch 2 without backwards compatibility for Nintendo Switch games
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During his recent podcast episode, Nick fueled the rumors of Switch 2 being “PlayStation” like. “I don’t know if they are still going ahead with this but the plan was to have a backwards-compatible version and a non-backwards-compatible version of the Switch 2. Like how PlayStation had the BC versions of the PS3 and non-BC versions of the PS3.”

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Taking the conversation forward, he was asked if there would be any difference in the prices of both versions. “My assumption is that the BC, the more expensive version would also be the one that still supports physical cuts. Then the digital-only version would be the cheaper non-BC version”, Nick added. 

The leaked specs of the first hybrid console 

If rumors are to be believed, the business was demonstrating its new hardware with tech demos that used Unreal Engine 5, and the performance was on par with Gen 8 consoles.

The Switch 2’s hardware specifications also include 12GB RAM, DLSS 3.1, and probable ray tracing capabilities. The hardware won’t be as powerful as a PS5 or Xbox Series X/S, according to the VGC source, but Nintendo is using AI upscaling to enhance the performance of their device. Besides Breadth of Wild updated, Metroid Prime 4 is also the biggest candidate for being the launch title for Switch 2. 

What are your thoughts on the speculations? 

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