Nintendo demoed Switch 2 to developers at Gamescom
Nintendo demoed Switch 2 to developers at Gamescom
by xektor17
33 Comments
vagabond251
I was just thinking about how backwards compatibility feels more likely. Edit: Mainly because of all of the recent ports and announcements. Company of Heroes being announced definitely made me think some developers are going all in now because hopefully digital libraries will carry over and there’s no need to delay the release for the launch of the new system. Total early morning speculation though…
Horiph
Makes sense to me, they’d want developers to get to developing games for it by now if they want the console to launch next year. Though, I wonder if they would really upgrade BoTW’s graphics just for a tech demo and not for a launch rerelease alongside TotK. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet was also leaked to have a graphics enhancement patch for the Switch 2 release which makes me think most, if not all, latest 1st party Switch games will get a huge graphics improvement to encourage Switch users to move on with their existing library.
DymonBak
big if true
merutz
Hopefully they kept the colab with nVidia and packed DLSS 3 in.
AnilP228
There’s some[additional informaiton in VGC](https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sources-nintendo-showed-switch-2-demos-at-gamescom/): ” Another VGC source claimed that Nintendo showcased Epic’s impressive The Matrix Awakens Unreal Engine 5 tech demo – originally released to showcase the power of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X in 2021 – running on target specs for its next console.
The demo is said to have been running using Nvidia’s DLSS 3.5 upscaling technology, with advanced ray tracing enabled and visuals comparable to Sony and Microsoft’s current-gen consoles. ”
Okay, this is huge. The original NVidea leak was from two years ago and at most I was hoping for DLSS 2.0, but with Switch sales still strong over the last 18 months and only now slowing, it looks like they’ve gone for a more advanced chip.
It feels like the Switch 2 could be a PS4 Pro style console, albeit with more more modern chipset.
Edit. Eurogamer has taken out the DLSS 3.5 bit.
FireflyNitro
I’m so conflicted on a Switch 2. I would need guarantees of backwards compatibility before I consider a purchase.
And even then, I think I’d be disappointed if developers didn’t go back and boost some of their ports. I guess there’s no point worrying about this now while the new console is nothing but a rumour, but I’m curious where everyone else stands.
Would you buy a Switch 2 if it was announced in the next few days? What are you waiting to see or hoping for?
Buroda
What if Metroid 4 is the launch title and they announce it with a “yeah we know” comment
ForFrodo1
I’m not ready to say goodbye to my switch
venus_one_akh
Some of you need to understand the difference between a random person posting alleged leaks on social media and a journalist doing his job by gaining sources and conducting interviews. That doesn’t mean one shouldn’t treat every piece of information with a fair bit of skepticism, but that doesn’t mean one should disregard every information that is not official either.
crossingcaelum
Makes me wonder how soon we’ll see an announcement. Maybe not this direct but for the first direct of 2024, launch for holiday 2024 makes sense to me
MajorFuzzy
Day one purchase if, beside the obvious backwards compatibility, the pro controller works on the Switch 2.
Memo_HS2022
If it is actually a Switch 2 then I’m down for it. The Switch has the perfect gimmick while also not being too casual like the Wii so just upgrading its power to not run essentially PS3/360 games is a good choice. They don’t gotta change what works, just add backwards compatibility to it too
treatmelikeawhat
If it’s backwards compatible then they can’t sell us Mario Kart 8 again.
bdzz
fyi back in 2016 Tom Phillips was the first writing in detail about the then upcoming new Nintendo console (NX) which was released as Switch. So they have a credible track record
If Nintendo are making a ‘Switch 2’ then keeping with Nvidia is by far the only logical option.
* AMD does not have an Tegra equivalent and other ARM SoC manufacturers don’t have the same GPU support as Nvidia.
* Keeping to ARM would streamline development and make it easier for it to be backwards compatible with Switch 1 titles.
* DLSS is by far the superior choice for upscaling graphical quality while keeping the power usage down.
The original Switch is based on the Tegra X1 which was 2 years old when the Switch launched, by that reckoning the Switch 2 would have an Nvidia Orin with an Ampere GPU and LDDR5 RAM on an 8nm process which would bring power and heat generation down even more.
Smoking pure hopium here, but if the Switch 2 is specced as I suspect it will be, it would be nice for Switch 1 titles to receive Switch 2 updates rather than having to buy the games again. The Xenoblade trilogy and Zelda would look absolutely mega.
NewAdvent
The demo including BotW sounds promising. I already have some savings set aside for Switch 2, but I am really cautiously waiting to hear official word about backwards compatibility.
I will find it very hard to justify buying Switch titles again or even putting away my Switch Library in favour of a clean slate.
CursedNobleman
Just don’t name it like the 3DS line nintendo.
New Nintendo Switch Widescreen OLED
baldmanjones
Finally, a system that could handle the raw power of F-Zero
November_Riot
What I’m really wondering is if we’ll be able to use all the components of the Switch and just buy the Switch 2 screen/device without things like the Joycons, Dock, etc.
That right there would be an insane home run and would drastically cut back some of the manufacturing costs because we’d be able to use the current stock that’s out on the market.
I would just find it wild if they took Backwards Compatibility to a whole new level.
BazingaUA
I just purchased Switch OLED, you’re welcome guys
Ken_dawg_182
Im literally hoping above all switch library is backwards compatible if its not i will be very upset
Every_Scheme4343
If the rumors are true, Monoliths next game will be freaking glorious. I can’t wait!!
Mustimustdie
Day 1 purchase if it is also a “Switch” type console.
The hybrid model is unbeatable.
If it aint broke, don’t fix it.
Adorable_Hearing768
For all the posts on how a switch successor will be similar in style to the current console, people should really remember that nintendo is the company that makes left field look downright normal when it comes to designs. They have done such wild changes to each hardware generation (even the wii u had it’s large tablet) that their next console could be literally anything and it wouldn’t be shocking to me.
(This is not a negative post btw, I am totally interested in what they come up with next)
owelfive
Hopes: Full backwards compatibility and transfer of digital games
Fears: No backwards compatibility and full transfer of Joycon drift
KingofGrapes7
I am absolutely ready to smoke that 4K/60 fps Xenoblade pack.
tossashit
I think Nintendo has more or less perfected their console design. Maybe future machines will have other gimmicks and features but I think the foundation is there now. From here on I hope it’s just upgrades to power and battery to handle better and bigger games
MancombQSeepgood
It’s called Super Nintendo Switch
clashcrashruin
Game Freak looking forward to dropping games at 720p on this thing
OtherAcctIsFuckedUp
Cool, now can they catch up to Sony and Microsoft and add in freakin VI accessibility.
KiaDoeFoe
Cant wait for the switch 2 for pokemon to absolutely still make shitty graphic games
itzTHATgai
Can’t wait to play Baldurs Gate 3 on it in five years.
ImportantQuestions10
I remember back in 2020, My roommates and I had a serious conversation if we should hold off getting a switch for the house considering an switch pro was just about to be announced. And hindsight, dis funny
33 Comments
I was just thinking about how backwards compatibility feels more likely. Edit: Mainly because of all of the recent ports and announcements. Company of Heroes being announced definitely made me think some developers are going all in now because hopefully digital libraries will carry over and there’s no need to delay the release for the launch of the new system. Total early morning speculation though…
Makes sense to me, they’d want developers to get to developing games for it by now if they want the console to launch next year. Though, I wonder if they would really upgrade BoTW’s graphics just for a tech demo and not for a launch rerelease alongside TotK. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet was also leaked to have a graphics enhancement patch for the Switch 2 release which makes me think most, if not all, latest 1st party Switch games will get a huge graphics improvement to encourage Switch users to move on with their existing library.
big if true
Hopefully they kept the colab with nVidia and packed DLSS 3 in.
There’s some[additional informaiton in VGC](https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sources-nintendo-showed-switch-2-demos-at-gamescom/): ” Another VGC source claimed that Nintendo showcased Epic’s impressive The Matrix Awakens Unreal Engine 5 tech demo – originally released to showcase the power of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X in 2021 – running on target specs for its next console.
The demo is said to have been running using Nvidia’s DLSS 3.5 upscaling technology, with advanced ray tracing enabled and visuals comparable to Sony and Microsoft’s current-gen consoles. ”
Okay, this is huge. The original NVidea leak was from two years ago and at most I was hoping for DLSS 2.0, but with Switch sales still strong over the last 18 months and only now slowing, it looks like they’ve gone for a more advanced chip.
It feels like the Switch 2 could be a PS4 Pro style console, albeit with more more modern chipset.
Edit. Eurogamer has taken out the DLSS 3.5 bit.
I’m so conflicted on a Switch 2. I would need guarantees of backwards compatibility before I consider a purchase.
And even then, I think I’d be disappointed if developers didn’t go back and boost some of their ports. I guess there’s no point worrying about this now while the new console is nothing but a rumour, but I’m curious where everyone else stands.
Would you buy a Switch 2 if it was announced in the next few days? What are you waiting to see or hoping for?
What if Metroid 4 is the launch title and they announce it with a “yeah we know” comment
I’m not ready to say goodbye to my switch
Some of you need to understand the difference between a random person posting alleged leaks on social media and a journalist doing his job by gaining sources and conducting interviews. That doesn’t mean one shouldn’t treat every piece of information with a fair bit of skepticism, but that doesn’t mean one should disregard every information that is not official either.
Makes me wonder how soon we’ll see an announcement. Maybe not this direct but for the first direct of 2024, launch for holiday 2024 makes sense to me
Day one purchase if, beside the obvious backwards compatibility, the pro controller works on the Switch 2.
If it is actually a Switch 2 then I’m down for it. The Switch has the perfect gimmick while also not being too casual like the Wii so just upgrading its power to not run essentially PS3/360 games is a good choice. They don’t gotta change what works, just add backwards compatibility to it too
If it’s backwards compatible then they can’t sell us Mario Kart 8 again.
fyi back in 2016 Tom Phillips was the first writing in detail about the then upcoming new Nintendo console (NX) which was released as Switch. So they have a credible track record
https://www.eurogamer.net/nx-is-a-portable-console-with-detachable-controllers
https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoNX/comments/4uoi2m/nintendo_nx_is_a_portable_console_with_detachable/
If Nintendo are making a ‘Switch 2’ then keeping with Nvidia is by far the only logical option.
* AMD does not have an Tegra equivalent and other ARM SoC manufacturers don’t have the same GPU support as Nvidia.
* Keeping to ARM would streamline development and make it easier for it to be backwards compatible with Switch 1 titles.
* DLSS is by far the superior choice for upscaling graphical quality while keeping the power usage down.
The original Switch is based on the Tegra X1 which was 2 years old when the Switch launched, by that reckoning the Switch 2 would have an Nvidia Orin with an Ampere GPU and LDDR5 RAM on an 8nm process which would bring power and heat generation down even more.
Smoking pure hopium here, but if the Switch 2 is specced as I suspect it will be, it would be nice for Switch 1 titles to receive Switch 2 updates rather than having to buy the games again. The Xenoblade trilogy and Zelda would look absolutely mega.
The demo including BotW sounds promising. I already have some savings set aside for Switch 2, but I am really cautiously waiting to hear official word about backwards compatibility.
I will find it very hard to justify buying Switch titles again or even putting away my Switch Library in favour of a clean slate.
Just don’t name it like the 3DS line nintendo.
New Nintendo Switch Widescreen OLED
Finally, a system that could handle the raw power of F-Zero
What I’m really wondering is if we’ll be able to use all the components of the Switch and just buy the Switch 2 screen/device without things like the Joycons, Dock, etc.
That right there would be an insane home run and would drastically cut back some of the manufacturing costs because we’d be able to use the current stock that’s out on the market.
I would just find it wild if they took Backwards Compatibility to a whole new level.
I just purchased Switch OLED, you’re welcome guys
Im literally hoping above all switch library is backwards compatible if its not i will be very upset
If the rumors are true, Monoliths next game will be freaking glorious. I can’t wait!!
Day 1 purchase if it is also a “Switch” type console.
The hybrid model is unbeatable.
If it aint broke, don’t fix it.
For all the posts on how a switch successor will be similar in style to the current console, people should really remember that nintendo is the company that makes left field look downright normal when it comes to designs. They have done such wild changes to each hardware generation (even the wii u had it’s large tablet) that their next console could be literally anything and it wouldn’t be shocking to me.
(This is not a negative post btw, I am totally interested in what they come up with next)
Hopes: Full backwards compatibility and transfer of digital games
Fears: No backwards compatibility and full transfer of Joycon drift
I am absolutely ready to smoke that 4K/60 fps Xenoblade pack.
I think Nintendo has more or less perfected their console design. Maybe future machines will have other gimmicks and features but I think the foundation is there now. From here on I hope it’s just upgrades to power and battery to handle better and bigger games
It’s called Super Nintendo Switch
Game Freak looking forward to dropping games at 720p on this thing
Cool, now can they catch up to Sony and Microsoft and add in freakin VI accessibility.
Cant wait for the switch 2 for pokemon to absolutely still make shitty graphic games
Can’t wait to play Baldurs Gate 3 on it in five years.
I remember back in 2020, My roommates and I had a serious conversation if we should hold off getting a switch for the house considering an switch pro was just about to be announced. And hindsight, dis funny