First Look at Nintendo Switch 2 Design and Specs Revealed: Bigger Screen, Enhanced Performance, and New Joy-Con Features

Recent leaks have given us the best look yet at what the Nintendo Switch 2’s design will be, and they were possibly snapped from factory prototype units that have been sent for testing. According to reports, these images were shared by a Chinese user who received them from an anonymous source, possibly a factory worker bound by a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). The leaked photos hint at some major design changes in comparison to the Nintendo Switch 2. It does look larger than the existing model, and it features a wider display, as well as magnetic side rails for the new Joy-Con controllers.

The Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2

The specs of the Nintendo Switch 2 also allegedly leaked along with an image dump in an older rumor. Based on the tentative specs we have so far, these confirm to be a 12GB LPDDR5X RAM clocked at up to 7500 MT/s with integrated 256GB of internal flash storage. Still, the type of system-on-chip (SoC) to be used has remained a mystery. The Switch 2 is still a long time off, though these specs show that in terms of performance and storage on both fronts this would be a huge improvement over the original Switch.

Obviously, we should take leaks like this with a pinch of salt, as the source remains anonymous. Indeed, the leaked info lines up with many rumors we have been hearing as of late, but what is not hearsay is that these details are still unconfirmed until Nintendo makes an official announcement. A formal announcement from the brand about the console is expected shortly, which would serve to provide a better and more concrete view of Nintendo’s next-generation games machine.

While it should be stressed that this information is not official, if true, these specifications details hint at the possibility of substantial design and performance upgrades from a Nintendo Switch 2, which would likely make this console a notable step forward for the gaming community. The forthcoming official announcement will provide the final word on whether these leaks accurately reflect Nintendo’s plans for its next console.

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