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Rumors are swirling about a Nintendo Switch successor console.
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Leaked images of a protective case for the Nintendo Switch sequel are sparking speculation and questions about its authenticity.
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Confirmed features for Switch 2 include backwards compatibility and continuity with Nintendo Switch Online accounts.
New photos posted by gaming accessory company JSAUX appear to be of what appears to be a protective case for gaming. nintendo switch Subsequent consoles. With the Nintendo Switch nearing the end of its lifespan, fans are looking forward to when the Japanese company will announce its successor. There have been rumors of a Switch 2 for a while, but Nintendo has finally confirmed that it will make some sort of announcement about it by the end of the fiscal year. As the reveal approaches, rumors are swirling about the console's specs and features.
Rumors and speculation about the Switch successor console make it difficult to determine what is accurate and what is fabricated. Various Switch 2 hardware and game details have allegedly been leaked online based on various development kits for the console. Images of the Switch 2 have also been shared online, which appear to be “fairly” accurate, although obfuscated due to some AI-generated background. Other details have also been shared online, such as the Switch 2's AI upscaling technology, which is believed to perform slightly worse than the PS4 Pro. Another image of what appears to be a protective case for the Nintendo Switch sequel has been posted online.
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Rumor: Nintendo patent hints at important Switch 2 feature
A new patent from Nintendo hints at a very important feature for the Switch 2 console, and seems to confirm previous reports about the system.
Posted on Twitter by tech accessories company JSAUX, it's a new split transparent ergonomic protective case. The case appears to fit the look of the Nintendo Switch 2, particularly some details about how the handheld parts and Joy-Con connect. JSAUX's photos only show the back of the Switch successor console, showing the Joy-Con controller's trigger buttons, rear stand, power and volume buttons, and fan ventilation.
Switch leaks and rumors reveal possible features
It's important to note that there are already a few questions about this particular image. That's because it appears to be based on much older leaks of the successor console from September 2024, specifically a 3D printed mockup of the Switch 2 based on leaked specs. Notably, the similarity between the image posted by JSAUX and the September 2024 leak is the SL/SR buttons being modified, along with the Joy-Con's new release lever. That's why fans should keep a close eye on this image posted by JXAUX.
One of the few aspects confirmed for the upcoming console is the Nintendo Switch 2's backward compatibility, meaning games previously released on Switch will be playable on the successor console. Additionally, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed that the Nintendo Switch Online service and accounts created for it will be transferred to Switch 2. Fans will have to wait for an official announcement on this. Nintendo Switch 2 Later this year.
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The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid console released in 2017 that can be played in handheld mode or docked to a TV. It was followed by a portable-only model, the Switch Lite, in 2019, and an OLED refresh is scheduled to be released in 2021.
