Another day begins, and a pair of Nintendo Switch 2 rumors slithers out from the ethers of the web.
Today, we’ve two completely different rumors, one from a YouTube video and one other from a large Reddit put up. The Youtuber has a dummy mannequin whereas the Redditor claimed that they’ve seen a closing launch model of the console.
It all provides to a glut of Switch 2 design rumors purporting to point out the design of the brand new console they usually all appear to be coalescing suggesting that we’re seeing what handheld will truly be.
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The newest leak, courtesy of the YouTube channel NerdNest, does one thing that no different leak has but to do; bodily examine the Switch 2 to the unique Switch and the way the Joy-Con controllers truly connect with the principle console.
Over 19 minutes of hypothesis the NerdNest video reveals off a mannequin of the Switch 2 that he says was despatched to him by the casemaker ivoler, who occurs to have an early fowl deal for pre-ordering its Switch 2 case on their web site.
The mannequin NerdNest featured seems similar to the one proven off by the controversial firm Dbrand final week.
Ivoler seems to be sending this mannequin round to related YouTubers because it seems the identical because the one featured on the SwitchUp channel that was posted on December 12. The distinction between the 2 is that SwitchUp did not or couldn’t take away the Joy-Cons on their mannequin. NerdNest did have detachable controllers, they usually took the time to point out how they related to Switch 2.
I’m unfamiliar with NerdNest, however their work focuses totally on handheld consoles, particularly PC ones just like the Steam Deck and the Asus Rog Ally X.
Starting with the console, NerdNest compares the unique Switch to the Switch 2 dummy mannequin. The sequel is considerably greater. Its show measures about eight inches, whereas the present OLED Switch includes a 7-inch show. Thus, the brand new console has way more actual property.
This additionally signifies that the Joy-Cons are bigger. I think about that even for folks with smaller palms, the bigger Joy-Cons shall be extra snug to carry and use than our compact ones. Hopefully, Nintendo has solved the drift points that plagued many Joy-Con controllers.
Beyond dimension, one of many largest variations between the Switch and Switch 2 is how the Joy-Cons connect with the console. The Switch makes use of an annoying rail system that may trigger the connection between the controller and console to be misplaced.
The Switch 2 is meant to make use of electromagnetic connections to carry the controllers in place. In the video, you possibly can see divots within the console for the magnetic connections to fit into. A brand new set off on the rear of the Joy-Con seems like a locking mechanism for the controller, so you possibly can guarantee it would not separate from the console.
The proper Joy-Con additionally includes a new button labeled “C,” which many have speculated is supposed for display seize.
The solely outstanding characteristic that seems new on the mannequin is the second USB-C port on the highest of the console. It’s potential that this port may very well be used for USB-C-based peripherals, like headphones or one thing wacky that Nintendo comes up with. The easiest clarification is that this new port permits you to cost the console in kickstand mode and even on a handheld gadget as an alternative of trailing from the underside.
If that is the Nintendo Switch 2, then we solely have to attend for Nintendo to formally announce the console. We anticipate them to take action in January, with a possible March launch.
The Reddit Switch 2 Leaker Speaks Out
Last week, a Redditor on the r/NintendoSwitch 2 subreddit stirred up the channel once they posted that they’d seen and touched a “closing launch” Switch 2 and it is dock (one thing we have not seen many rumors on).
That put up became an ask me something they usually claimed they’d put up proof on Christmas.
The Verge reached out to “NextHandheld” and seemingly confirmed a number of particulars that they posted within the AMA. Allegedly, the Redditor shared pictures of the brand new dock and a the within of a Switch 2 controller rail. Much of the data they shared are issues which have already rumored and reported on. Here we’ll recap a few of issues which are newer.
As an instance, they confirmed that the additional set off on the again of the Joy-Cons is a launch for the magnetic attachment. They additionally claimed that the Joy-Cons would characteristic Hall-effect joysticks. This means the sticks will use electromagnetic fields and will not require bodily contact between sensor parts which might make them extra dependable and supposedly proof against the drift issues which have hampered the Joy-Cons.
An official title hasn’t been confirmed, however in line with this Redditor it is going to most certainly be referred to as the Nintendo Switch 2.
As for the dock, it reportedly has two USB-A ports, one HDMI, one ethernet and one USB-C port. Allegedly there are massive ft on the dock in order that it will possibly lay horizontally and never block a set of vents. The dock itself is meant to be rated for 60W, which signifies it’d present extra energy when the console is in place. It suggests improved graphical capabilities when docked due to new {hardware} or overclocking the Switch 2.
Additionally, they mentioned that the dock could be rounder U-shaped rail that must be sturdier than those on the unique Switch and the OLED Switch.
NextHandheld did state of their feedback that they weren’t capable of activate the Switch 2, so we do not know what the house display would possibly seem like but.
Here’s a abstract of their feedback if you would like to learn for your self.
