Nintendo has announced its holiday hardware plans for 2023, which include the return of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle and the release of two new Nintendo Switch Lite bundles featuring Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Rumors suggest that the Nintendo Switch 2 may utilize Nvidia's DLSS technology to produce visuals comparable to the PlayStation 5, indicating that Nintendo's next-generation console won't be as far behind in terms of performance as previously believed.
Nintendo is reportedly showing tech demos for the Switch 2 to developers, fueling speculation about when the new console will be released and what game will accompany its launch.
Main topic: Nintendo's next-generation gaming console and its tech demos showcased at Gamescom.
Key points:
1. Nintendo showcased tech demos of its next-gen system at Gamescom, including a beefed-up version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
2. The tech demos featured NVIDIA's DLSS upscaling tech, ray-tracing, and visuals comparable to those on the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
3. Nintendo is expected to release its next console in 2024, and there is speculation about what its unique feature or trick will be.
Nintendo is reportedly showcasing tech demos of its next-gen system, the Switch 2, at Gamescom, including a beefed-up version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Matrix Awakens, featuring NVIDIA's DLSS upscaling tech, ray-tracing, and visuals comparable to the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Nintendo reportedly gave private demonstrations of the alleged Switch 2 hardware to developers, indicating that a refresh of the popular gaming console is imminent, potentially featuring advanced graphics options like ray tracing and Nvidia's Deep Learning Super Sampling tech, although no official release date has been announced.
Warner Bros.' action RPG Gotham Knights may be coming to the Nintendo Switch, as the game has been classified for the console by the ESRB and another rating board in Singapore.
The latest rumors suggest that Nintendo may announce and release the Nintendo Switch 2 in March 2024, but details are still uncertain.
The latest rumors suggest that Nintendo's 'Switch 2' may feature improved graphics and minimal load times, as demonstrated by an upgraded version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild at Gamescom 2023.
Nintendo has announced a Nintendo Direct for September 14, which will focus on games arriving this winter but may also include tidbits about future titles such as a new version of Luigi's Mansion and a game starring Princess Peach scheduled for 2024, as well as the possibility of surprises like Metroid Prime 4 or a Hollow Knight: Silksong release date.
Nintendo unveiled new games and updates during their recent Nintendo Direct presentation, including a new title starring Princess Peach, a visually enhanced version of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, and the announcement of F-ZERO 99, a multiplayer racing game exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online members.
Nintendo has announced Princess Peach: Showtime!, a game where players can take on various roles as Peach to save a disrupted play at the Sparkle Theater.
The September 2023 Nintendo Direct featured a slow-burn showcase with exciting announcements such as a Thousand-Year Door remake and a new F-Zero game.
Super Mario RPG's upcoming remake for the Nintendo Switch was showcased in a gameplay trailer, revealing new features such as timed button presses, character combos, and post-game boss rematches.
Nintendo Direct featured a range of exciting announcements, including the return of Paper Mario and a Tomb Raider trilogy remaster.
Fans of the classic Paper Mario games are excited about the upcoming Thousand-Year Door remake, which is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch in 2024 and will feature enhanced graphics and gameplay reminiscent of the original.
Activision executives were briefed on a next-generation Nintendo Switch in December 2022, with the document suggesting that the performance of the new console will be closer to that of the PS4 and Xbox One.
The September 2023 Nintendo Direct announced that Mario vs. Donkey Kong will be released on the Nintendo Switch, featuring updated visuals and new co-op play.
Nintendo has discussed the successor to its Nintendo Switch console with Activision-Blizzard executives, aiming to attract third-party titles and upgrade technical capabilities to match PlayStation and Xbox.
Screenshots from the upcoming Nintendo Switch remake of Another Code: Two Memories suggest that there may be teasers for the Nintendo Switch 2 console, including the appearance of a handheld device resembling the rumored Switch 2 and a possible camera sensor on the rear of the device.
Microsoft has announced that Xbox Digital Broadcast will be returning for Tokyo Game Show 2023, featuring game updates from Xbox, Bethesda Softworks, and other creators in Japan and across Asia. IGN Japan will also host an in-person event with Xbox's Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond, and the show will be livestreamed on various platforms.
Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirms that more Microsoft-published games from Japanese developers can be expected in the future, including potential JRPG projects, while also mentioning the progress of the highly-anticipated game from Hideo Kojima.
PlayStation Plus has announced the list of games that will be removed from the Extra and Premium tiers in October 2023, including titles like Far Cry 4, Far Cry 5, The Medium, and Yakuza 3-5 Remastered.
Here are some upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch in October 2023: Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless, Wargroove 2, Detective Pikachu Returns, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, Batman: Arkham Trilogy, Sonic Superstars, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Just Dance 2024 Edition, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, and Dave the Diver.
Capcom is rumored to be working on a new Monster Hunter game for Nintendo's next console, Switch 2, which is expected to be released in the second half of 2024.
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has confirmed that the company will continue to release new games for the aging Switch console until at least the end of March 2025, despite plans to launch a next-generation console in 2024.
Nintendo has announced that online play and other online functionality for the 3DS and Wii U will end in early April 2024, although specific dates may be announced later or services could end earlier if necessary.
The Super Nintendo classic Super Mario RPG will be released on the Switch in November with updated graphics and the option to switch between the original 1996 soundtrack and newly-arranged music.
Nintendo has announced that online play and other online functionality for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS will cease in early April 2024, signaling the end for these aging platforms.
Nintendo has confirmed that the online services for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U will be discontinued in early April 2024, which means the end of online play and other functions that rely on online communication.
Nintendo has announced that it will end online play and other functionalities for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U platforms in early April 2024.
