➀ DOOM: The Dark Ages is reportedly planned for Switch 2, despite no official announcement yet; ➁ Nintendo is blocking the announcement, requiring special permission for Switch 2 exclusives; ➂ The strategy is to control hype and prevent leaks until more official information is revealed about the new console.

➀ Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, confirms plans to release Xbox games on the upcoming Switch 2 console; ➁ The Switch 2 is expected to have larger and redesigned Joy-Con controllers and a larger display; ➂ Backward compatibility with some Switch 1 titles is confirmed, and Xbox titles might be ported to the new console.

➀ Nintendo has teased its next-generation Switch 2 console and upcoming games during a showcase trailer; ➁ A Newegg listing suggests upcoming games like 'New 3D Mario', 'New Mario Kart', and 'A Legend of Zelda Remake/Remaster'; ➂ The Switch 2 is expected to have backward compatibility with Switch 1 games and redesigned Joy-Con controllers.

➀ Nintendo revealed some design elements of the upcoming Switch 2 during a showcase trailer; ➁ The new Joy-Con controllers are larger and feature a sleeker attachment/detachment system; ➂ The system uses a magnetic attachment and a dedicated button for easy removal, aiming to improve user experience and eliminate common mishaps.

➀ Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially announced with a first-look trailer showcasing its design, but details about the underlying hardware and specifications are still missing. ➁ Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible with Switch 1 games, but it's unclear which ones. ➂ Nintendo Switch 2 will play exclusive titles for the next-gen console as well as both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games, but some titles may not work properly or at all on the Switch 2.

➀ Nintendo has officially revealed the successor to its popular Switch handheld console, named Nintendo Switch 2; ➁ The design of Switch 2 retains the detachable Joy-Con design, with reduced bezels and a larger display; ➂ The console is expected to have a USB-C port, 3.5mm audio jack, and a redesigned kickstand, while internal details are yet to be disclosed.

➀ Nintendo has not confirmed the authenticity of the Switch 2 leaks; ➁ The company is still planning a secret launch date; ➂ The new console is expected to be revealed before the end of the fiscal year in March.

➀ The Switch 2's logo has been leaked, confirming the name; ➁ The logo features the number 2 prominently to avoid confusion; ➂ The console is rumored to launch in April, prompting marketing efforts by Nintendo.

➀ Nintendo has filed a patent for an AI upscaling technology; ➁ The technology is described as a real-time graphics upscaler similar to NVIDIA's DLSS or AMD's FSR; ➂ The patent suggests Nintendo is developing its own AI upscaler instead of licensing DLSS from NVIDIA.

➀ Nintendo Switch 2 has been in manufacturing for months, leading to a wave of supply-chain leaks; ➁ Accessory manufacturers have details about the Switch 2 and its dimensions; ➂ A patent confirms Nintendo's plan to support upscaling technologies with the Switch 2.

➀ The latest leak reveals several views of the upcoming handheld's motherboard and hardware components; ➁ Nintendo plans to introduce the successor to the Switch within this fiscal year; ➂ The next-gen system is rumored to use a custom NVIDIA Tegra T239 chip with improved performance and support for real-time ray tracing and DLSS.

➀ The Switch is Nintendo's most successful console, selling over 146 million units and 1.3 billion game copies. ➁ The Switch 2's release is anticipated, with rumors and leaks emerging. ➂ The article discusses the need for unique hardware features, branding, and additional software experiences to ensure the Switch 2's success.

➀ After years of speculation, Nintendo is expected to announce the successor to the Nintendo Switch this fiscal year; ➁ An insider suggests the announcement could be as early as January 2025; ➂ The console is anticipated to be officially unveiled in June 2025.

➀ Nintendo has announced a Super Nintendo World Direct to showcase the new Donkey Kong themed section; ➁ The event will be a 10-minute livestream on 11/11 at 2 p.m. PT; ➂ The Donkey Kong section is expected to be larger than the current Nintendo World set-up.

➀ Nintendo has announced their own exclusive music streaming service, Nintendo Music, available only to Switch Online subscribers; ➁ The service features tracks from Nintendo franchises and curated playlists based on characters, in-game moments, and moods; ➂ The move seems a bit antiquated as other game publishers are adding their soundtracks to platforms like YouTube and Spotify.

➀ A Brazilian journalist suggests Nintendo may reveal the successor to the Switch console, possibly called the Switch 2, in the coming days; ➁ The speculation is based on a shareholder meeting scheduled for November 5th; ➂ Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa had previously teased a successor to the Nintendo Switch.

➀ Nintendo is seeking up to 10,000 gamers to test a secret new feature for the Switch Online service; ➁ Participants must have an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership and meet certain age and location requirements; ➂ The test involves downloading exclusive software and signing a non-disclosure agreement.

➀ Nintendo has announced a surprise playtest program for its NSO service; ➁ The program is likely related to upcoming features for the Nintendo Switch Online service; ➂ Participants will need to download exclusive software to their Nintendo Switch systems to join the test.