Anticipated Pricing for the Nintendo Switch 2
According to a recent report by Joost van Dreunen, the founder of SuperData Research, the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to carry a price tag of approximately $399. This would position it $100 above its direct predecessor and $50 higher than the OLED variant of the original Switch. Van Dreunen suggests that this pricing strategy would enable Nintendo to enjoy a net positive margin on its hardware while still being competitive in a market filled with higher-tier handhelds.
Impact on Nintendo’s Game Ecosystem
One of the Nintendo Switch 2’s major selling points will undoubtedly remain its extensive ecosystem of family-friendly games. Even with the new pricing, it’s unlikely that the loyal customer base — those who have invested heavily in Switch games — will be deterred from upgrading. The strong library of engaging titles continues to enhance the allure of the Switch brand.
Expected Features of the New Model
The Nintendo Switch 2 is almost confirmed to launch on April 2, featuring a larger display and improved magnetic Hall-effect Joy-Con controllers. Notably, while the switch 2 isn’t positioned as a powerhouse, it will utilize an NVIDIA Tegra T239 SoC with an Ampere iGPU, promising around 3.1 teraflops of performance. With the incorporation of DLSS technology, gamers might experience impressive performance at 1080p, or potentially even at 4K. Some patents and rumors suggest that the Joy-Cons could include innovative mouse-like functionality, which adds to the anticipation surrounding the device, though no official confirmations have been made.
