We have already got a reasonably good thought of the Nintendo Switch 2′s energy and specs, and now now we have a greater thought of its look, too. A video of a 3D-printed dummy exhibits how Nintendo ballooned its handheld with a bigger display screen and some additional buttons and ports.
YouTube channel SwitchUp posted a video claiming they obtained a 3D-printed Switch 2 dummy made to assist designers create instances. If that sounds sketchy to your ears, SwitchUp mentioned the mock-up got here from case designer iVoler, which “wished to get their identify on the market.” Nintendo has been capable of maintain a reasonably tight lid on its console thus far, however it will essentially must ship out specs of its console to third-party case designers to have extra equipment obtainable at launch.
The supposed Switch 2 is an even bigger gadget than the primary Switch. That’s partially as a result of new 8-inch show, although, with bezels much like these of Nintendo’s authentic handheld console. The dimension bump might make it simpler for adult-sized arms to deal with. The Switch 2 additionally has extra rounded corners however maintains the identical skinny body that made the unique Switch so famously mild. However, there’s an extra button on the Switch 2 controller that wasn’t there on the unique JoyCons. SwitchUp speculated it could possibly be an in-game display screen seize button.
There’s nonetheless a headphone jack, energy and quantity button, and again kickstand. What’s new is a USB-C port on the highest. While the underside nonetheless homes what seems to be a proprietary charging port to plug into an official Nintendo dock, we’d like to see when you may additionally cost it with any spare energy brick now we have mendacity round the home. If it accepts energy and peripheral connections, it might be suitable with docks made for steam decks or different handhelds. Knowing Nintendo, that’s not a possible situation, but it surely’s enjoyable to dream.
Another attention-grabbing observe concerning the iVoler case is that it nonetheless contains slots for carrying your Switch cartridges. Nintendo formally talked about final month that the Switch 2 can be backward suitable to a point. If the case is actually made for the upcoming Switch 2, it could possibly be extra affirmation Nintendo is sticking with bodily media at roughly the identical dimension. All the whereas, competing console makers are edging away from bodily sport possession. The PlayStation 5 Pro doesn’t ship with a disc drive within the field.
Switch 2 hype is at such a fever pitch that Chinese accent sellers are already selling instances and glass protectors for the still-unannounced sequel Switch. There’s not far more to go off of with these doodads and display screen protectors aside from that Nintendo’s silence is all of the extra deafening.
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We’d like to lastly see it in particular person, however Nintendo has solely acknowledged the console exists and promised to announce one thing by the tip of its fiscal yr, which ends subsequent March. Spanish-language Nintendo-focused web site Nintenduo claimed, primarily based on nameless developer sources, that the Switch 2 launch was pushed again to June or July. While there’s nothing to confirm that, the dearth of official phrase from Nintendo is a little bit regarding as we head into the brand new yr.
