Is it time to give the Nintendo Switch a rest? The iconic handheld console released in 2017, making it almost 7 years old. While the Switch supports thousands of games, fans surely won’t be happy to just get watered down versions of games considering the Switch can’t support the big games. At least not the way players would want. So where does Nintendo go from here?

Recently there have been many rumors about Nintendo allegedly working on a new console. The rumors state a Switch 2 is in the works. But Nintendo shut down most rumors. Despite Nintendo denying all rumors of a Switch 2, gaming experts believe this could finally be the year.

2024 brings in a new Nintendo Switch 2 rumor

GamesIndustry.biz called together their “annual panel of industry-watchers,” to go through their journey of 2023 and see what they predict we will get to see in the future. In this panel was Dr. Serkan Toto from Kantan Games and Tom Wijman from Newzoo. Both these experts spoke about the Switch 2 in their predictions.

Dr. Serkan Toto predicted a new version of the Nintendo console called Switch 2. He predicted that it’s coming soon, and will cost $400. He mentioned signs of a “Pro” model, and tha some developers are already working on it. The new Switch may launch next year, possibly with games costing $70. Toto thinks it’ll be more of an update than a big change, keeping the main features. He stressed on the importance of keeping it portable, especially for Pokémon and handheld gaming.

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He said, “And because there is Pokémon, and Pokémon is associated with handheld gaming, there is no way on earth Nintendo will drop the portability feature for their next big thing.”

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Tom Wijman predicted the Nintendo Switch 2 will arrive in 2024 with a new 3D Mario game. He said, “Nintendo Switch 2 will launch in 2024 with a highly anticipated 3D Mario game. Having embraced a digital storefront, Nintendo will allow users to transfer between Nintendo accounts to Switch 2; no more building your games library from scratch.”

Nintendo will likely stick to digital distribution, letting users transfer games between accounts easily. This means you won’t have to rebuild your game collection when switching to the new console.

More discussions about the Switch 2 from industry executives

In other recent developments, discussions about Nintendo’s next-generation hardware slated for a 2024 release are intensifying. Reports indicate increased profits for overseas manufacturing companies collaborating on the new console. Rumors from Gamescom 2023 and FTC court documents revealing a file titled “NG Switch” sent to Bobby Kotick ahead of a briefing with Shintaro Furukawa add substantial weight to the speculation.

Despite non-disclosure agreements, developers from Capcom, Koei Tecmo, and Spike Chunsoft express excitement for the new hardware in 2024, underscoring industry expectations. The decline in Nintendo Switch sales in November highlights the need for Nintendo to address its product lineup. With competitors moving away from previous-gen consoles, upgrading is essential for Nintendo’s competitiveness.

Speculations point to a 2024 release, possibly revealing the new hardware in March and launching it in May or later. We encourage you to share your thoughts on the likelihood of Nintendo Switch 2 and its potential reveal and launch dates in the comments below.

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