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many people expect Switch 2 shows this fall. Instead, it looks like Nintendo fans will end 2024 without an official trailer. But that hasn’t stopped rampant speculation and alleged leaks to fill the information void. A new video shows off a first look at the Switch 2’s new and improved Joy-Con – if it’s not an elaborate fake.
video clip Recently shown (via nintendo soup) Published on Chinese video sharing platform Bilibili in the post Author: Mario68. It includes a very blurry render that looks like someone is ripping the Joy-Cons off the sides of the Switch 2 screen. The controller appears to be shown to have magnets on the sides that could attach them to the portable console As previously rumored. The video also shows an infrared camera, larger shoulder buttons, and prominent pedal buttons on the back.
The thick, rounded profile of the Joy-Cons matches previous alleged leaks, which seemed to indicate that the Switch 2 would mostly look like an upgraded version of the existing console. A bit wider, maybe a bit heavier, but no real stylistic flourishes or other notable features. One possibility is that these artistic renderings are pure speculation. It’s also possible that these shots are elaborate 3D-printed fakes based on these renders, rather than actual units currently being produced.
As fans try to predict when Nintendo will launch its next-generation console, a recent glimpse has emerged. The original Switch came out in March and made a splash in its first year with titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and super mario odyssey. But there is It was previously reported that The Switch 2 was originally slated to launch this year, but was pushed back to 2025 to avoid manufacturing shortages and a lack of big first-party games at launch.
recent reports Companies in Nintendo’s supply chain have seen significant increases in Switch 2 parts spending, and suggestions from some observers The company could assemble millions of complete consoles by spring. All we know for sure at this point is that Nintendo plans to announce its upcoming console Before April 2025.
In the meantime, the company has confirmed things like Fully backwards compatible with current Switchlikely to encourage people to continue investing in the current hardware ecosystem during the holidays. Nintendo still plans to sell millions more of its existing consoles, and may even Broke PlayStation 2’s all-time sales record at some point in the future.
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