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.
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can now access four more retro games, including Quest for Camelot, Kirby's Star Stacker, Joy Mech Fight, and Downtown Nekketsu March Super-Awesome Field Day!, across its Game Boy, SNES, and NES libraries.
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.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is rumored to feature 12 GB of RAM, surpassing the Xbox Series S and offering potential DLSS support and ray-tracing capabilities.
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.
A leak suggests that the Nintendo Switch 2's Tegra processor could be significantly more powerful than previously thought, potentially surpassing the performance of the PS5 and Xbox Series S.
The upcoming September 2023 Nintendo Direct event is expected to feature remakes of a DS game and a Wii game, as well as an update on the recently announced Princess Peach game, but fans should not expect the reveal of the Switch successor console.
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.
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 is reportedly working on a successor to the Switch console, featuring an improved model known as T254 with better performance capabilities and cost-saving measures, aiming to appeal to core gamers and increase third-party game sales.
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's leaked documents reveal plans for new Xbox consoles with a redesigned controller, mid-generation refreshes, and potential changes for the next generation, but the ideas presented are deemed problematic and unambitious, calling for a more radical approach that aligns with PC innovation.
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.
Nintendo Switch Online members can now access a variety of Game Boy Advance, Super NES, Game Boy, and NES games, with recent additions including Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby's Star Stacker, Quest for Camelot, Joy Mech Fight, and Downtown Nekketsu March Super-Awesome Field Day.
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.
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.
