The Nintendo Switch 2 rumor mill is ablaze with leaks regarding a March reveal, backward compatibility claims, and a report that confirms that Nvidia is cooking something special up for the system.
TheNintendo Switch 2is Nintendo’s hotly-anticipated next-gen console. With so many rumors surfacing about the console, we’ve gone through all of the latest leaks, rumors, and confirmations to let you know exactly what to expect from the unannounced console.
Secondly, Nintendo Universoclaimsthat the Switch 2 will be fully backward compatible with the current Switch’s back catalog ofgames. In addition to this, developers will also allegedly be able to enhance existing Switch titles, and optimize them for the power of the Switch 2. This applies to both physical and digital libraries, implying that the Switch 2 will also make use of cartridges, as the original Switch does.
This could mean that your existing libraries could cross over, so you won’t have to re-purchase your copy ofSmashorMario Kartquite yet.
Report claims Nvidia custom chip is in the works
A report fromReutersclaims that the Switch 2 will be using an “Nvidia custom design” chip to power the Switch 2. Considering that we havepreviouslyheard that the Switch 2 will be able to use features like DLSS 2 super-resolution and DLSS 3.5 ray reconstruction, this isn’t much of a surprise, but more of a confirmation of what we have already heard before.
With the rumored reveal of the next-gen console set for March, it’s looking more likely than ever that we’ll get a glimpse at Nintendo’s potential new console sooner rather than later.
Sayem Ahmed was Dexerto’s Tech Editor in the UK team, leading hardware coverage globally. Sayem is an expert in all things Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and PC components. He has over 10 years of experience, with bylines at Eurogamer, IGN, Trusted Reviews, Kotaku, and many more.
