Nintendo fans were disappointed that the Switch 2 might be delayed – but now they understand why
THE Nintendo Switch 2 has not been officially announced, but seven years after the first console launched, it seems inevitable that a new device will be coming soon.
The Nintendo Switch is one of the best-selling platforms of all time, and players can’t wait to see an updated version.
Nintendo’s financial reports suggest that a new console will be released in the financial year 2025, meaning between April 2024 and March 2025.
While it was originally believed that the console would be released in time for the holidays, industry experts suggested that it could be later.
Now sources are saying that the Switch 2 would not launch until March 2025, leaving many fans disappointed.
However, financial paper Nikkei has reported that there is a good reason for the delays.
When the original Nintendo Switch launched in 2017, a limited number of units were available for purchase.
This meant that some people had to wait a long time before they could get their hands on one unless they could afford to spend extra on a console from scalpers.
Nintendo apparently wants to prevent this from happening again, and is delaying the release of the Switch successor to ensure there are enough units in reserve.
If this is the case, then there will be ample models available at launch, and people won’t have to resort to scalpers to get the much-anticipated console.
Nikkei also reported that the Switch 2 will likely have a larger screen than the current model which is around 7 inches.
It also stated that the Switch 2 will continue to have the hybrid home and handheld console design that has made the Nintendo Switch so successful.
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Written by Georgina Young on behalf of GLHF.
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