Switch 2 rumor |OT| launch at $400. |UP| Successor to switch will be announced at end of fiscal year.

[Gamernyc78]

I can wait though have enough gaming covering me for now.

 

[PlacidusaX]

Delaying to 2025 gives Sony a clear runway to dominate 2024, especially in the holidays assuming the pro is real and not outrageously priced.

Not really with no established franchises releasing in 2024.
But this might be why Sony decided to do this.

Hopefully Sony uses this year to release new franchises.

 

[Gamernyc78]

Not really with no established franchises releasing in 2024.
But this might be why Sony decided to do this.

Hopefully Sony uses this year to release new franchises.

Mmm idk Helldivers wasn't an established franchise and it's showing a runway success. Stellar Blade I bet money on will sell great and FF Rebirth is established and is a given. PS5 is going to do just fine this year with software sales.

 

[ToTTenTranz]

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Why should we trust these brazilian sources?

 

[Entropi]

I guess Nvidia is too busy making AI chips at the moment.

 

[John Elden Ring]

There was some industry chatter this week about a potential slip, which compelled me to cover this. No confirmation from me either way, but the suggestion is circulating and it makes sense considering Switch’s March launch success.

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Article

 

[J_Paganel]

I wonder how Valve and AMD will react to NS2 when creating SteamDeck 2.0.

It is due to be released in 2026, and the hardware should be oriented towards Switch 2.0 specifications.. I think that Switch 2.0 is going to be a big platform, and it will have almost all third-party releases.

And maybe I'll think about buying a Switch 2, but it will depend on the new Nintendo games.

 

[Jim Ryan]

Very disappointing, I wanted to get some for my grandchildren.

 

[Remember_Spinal]

Find it funny so many people were kicking sony online this past week for announcing no major games and now nintendo also said they have nothing now with the delay

 

[Gamernyc78]

Find it funny so many people were kicking sony online this past week for announcing no major games and now nintendo also said they have nothing now with the delay

Ppl don't even look at Nintendo no more or care what thy do they just open up their and wallets.

 

[AllBizness]

PS5 Pro will be uncontested this holiday, it will be the best way to play GTA6 until 2026 assuming the PC port isn't pushed back beyond then.

 

[PlacidusaX]

Mmm idk Helldivers wasn't an established franchise and it's showing a runway success. Stellar Blade I bet money on will sell great and FF Rebirth is established and is a given. PS5 is going to do just fine this year with software sales.

That wasn't the point I was making.

Hell Divers 2 and SB weren't established.
FF isn't made by Sony.

Now to the point.. If Nintendo doesn't release this year Sony has no reason to release established games.

Heck I wouldn't be surprised if Sony got word of Nintendo delaying hence yesterday's statement.

 

[Gamernyc78]

Nintendo Switch 2 release date now Q1 2025 - reports

UPDATE 8.45pm UK: Eurogamer sources can now corroboate the earlier reports that the Switch 2, once destined for release…

www.eurogamer.net

 

[Gamernyc78]

Nintendo Is Telling Game Publishers Switch 2 Will Be Delayed​

Nintendo Is Telling Game Publishers Switch 2 Will Be Delayed

Nintendo Co. is advising game publishers that its next-generation console will be delayed until the early months of 2025, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

www.bloomberg.com

 

[John Elden Ring]

Brazillian journalist PH Brazil who was the first to break the news on the Switch 2 delay says Nintendo is planning a direct for April ( unsure on if it's a mini ) and a indie world in March. Also believes the Switch 2 will be revealed in June.

Source

NecroFelipe has also has heard the April direct is a general.

 

[Gamernyc78]

Nintendo will release a successor to the Nintendo Switch game console in March 2025. Like the Switch, it is expected to be a game console that has the features of both a stationary and portable version. Many in the industry predicted that it would be released in 2024, but we prioritized taking measures to prevent resale and securing an initial stock of successor machines and an assortment of popular software from the time of release.

The successor model will have a larger screen than the Switch (6.2 inches for the standard model), and will be able to play games that feature higher-definition image quality.

Looks like the rest of the article is behind a paywall.

ニンテンドースイッチ後継機、2025年3月にも発売へ - 日本経済新聞

任天堂はゲーム機「ニンテンドースイッチ」の後継機を2025年3月にも発売する。スイッチ同様に据え置き型と携帯型の両方の特徴を備えたゲーム機となる見通し。業界では24年の発売を予想する声が多かったが、転売防止対策などで後継機の初期在庫や発売当初の有力ソフトの品ぞろえを確保することを優先した。後継機はスイッチ（標準モデルは6.2インチ）を超える大画面を採用し、より高精細な画質を売りにするゲームにも

www.nikkei.com

 

[Gamernyc78]

I swear all these rumors be the same another (delayed or coming out in 2025 rumor).

 

[Evilnemesis8]

I swear all these rumors be the same another (delayed or coming out in 2025 rumor).

Nikkei publishing their own article from their own investigation and sources is a whole level above others in terms of credibility though.

 

[Gamernyc78]

Nikkei publishing their own article from their own investigation and sources is a whole level above others in terms of credibility though.

Thts fine. But this was a rumor way before Nikkei.

 

[Dabaus]

A delayed switch2 gives the PS5 another (almost) entire year on the market to build up an installed base in Japan and WW. Not saying Nintendo wont have partners lined up but i think PS5 having more time on the market to itself (while xbox collapses around it) will really entrench the brand further.

With MS seemingly going third party, they are now dependent more PS and Nintendo sales more than xbox, so with Sony being the defacto HD platform I wonder if sony is playing hard ball in terms of what games they want or wanting marketing agreements for COD again?