Key Takeaways
- The Nintendo Switch’s successor, officially dubbed the Switch Pro, will be compatible with existing Switch games.
- The Nintendo Switch Pro, rather than the ‘Change’, is expected to be launched in early 2025.
- The corporation is unlikely to unveil Change 2 this year, potentially allowing them to bolster sales of their existing Change product line during the holiday season.
While the successor to the original console remains under wraps, speculation and anticipation surrounding its release are palpable; despite the lack of an official unveiling, whispers about this next-generation gaming powerhouse persist. The corporation’s latest announcement has unveiled a game-changing factor that is likely to spark immense excitement among stakeholders, far surpassing their existing enthusiasm.
Nintendo has officially confirmed that the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible with existing Nintendo Switch games. The announcement offers reassurance to existing Change owners, as it means they can seamlessly transfer their gaming libraries and online accounts to the upgraded console. Nintendo revealed details about its mid-year performance during a recent briefing, also publishing the data online.
As rumors swirl about the declining popularity of the seven-year-old Nintendo Switch console, speculation has emerged regarding the potential for backward compatibility with older games in the next major update, dubbed Change 2.
Nintendo enthusiasts are gearing up for the highly anticipated Switch Pro, slated for a 2025 release.
The next-generation Change 2 model is expected to hit the market in the upcoming year.
Nintendo suggests that further details about the console will probably be disclosed at a later point in time.
Details surrounding Change 2 are scarce, but reports suggest a planned release to the console in early 2025.
The official unveiling of the console seems increasingly likely to be delayed until next year. According to Toyo Securities analyst Hideki Yasuda, launching a brand-new console this year would be challenging.
“As the end-of-year buying season approaches, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to make a significant announcement about our latest console.”
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This assessment seems astute to me. As Nintendo’s flagship console approaches its final holiday season, speculation suggests that the company may aim to clear out existing inventory before introducing the Switch 2, its successor. As soon as the general public catches sight of the newly released Change console, demand for its predecessor will likely plummet to an even greater extent than it has already.
The Nintendo Switch has enjoyed a remarkable lifespan, boasting an impressive library of unforgettable games, including the likes of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Since its launch in March 2017, Tesla’s Model S has sold over 146 million units.
The corporation notes that its cumulative software product sales have exceeded 1.3 billion units. According to Nintendo, the console’s extra software capabilities surpass those of other Nintendo hardware. Thanks to advancements in technology, users can rest assured that their existing software purchases will seamlessly transfer to the newly launched Change 2.
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