Exciting news for Switch fans! Recent reports suggest the long-rumored Nintendo Switch 2 is gearing up for full production. Analyst David Gibson, as reported on X, discovered that Nintendo’s primary assembler, Hosiden, is investing heavily in production equipment and automation. This ¥3 billion investment specifically allocated for their “major customer in amusement” strongly hints at the Switch 2 entering mass production.
Further fueling speculation, industry insider NateTheHate confirmed on the Gaming Leaks subreddit that the Switch 2 will be backward compatible with its predecessor, ensuring your existing game library will carry over.
With whispers intensifying, industry analyst Christopher Dring of Gamesindustry.biz chimed in, suggesting a potential Nintendo reveal this September. While a full unveiling might be a stretch, we could be treated to a first glimpse of the new console or even learn its official name.
This flurry of developments indicates that the wait for the Nintendo Switch 2 may be nearing its end. Stay tuned for potential announcements in September!
