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Posted 9/16/2023, 12:20:21 AM

Nintendo Switch 2 Aims to Compete with New-Gen Consoles with Powerful T254 Chip and DLSS 3.0

Nintendo Switch 2 specs target Xbox Series S & Asus ROG Ally performance with T254 chip based on cancelled Atlan automotive chip.
4K Zelda demo ran natively without DLSS; Matrix demo ran 1440p with DLSS 3.0 upscaling.
Will have PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, likely USB 4 20Gbps or 40Gbps ports. Expandable storage via USB will manage large game sizes.
Mario 64-style Peach's castle demo planned for Gamescom but cancelled - shows native vs DLSS rendering capabilities.
Nintendo excited to surprise gamers and be competitive again with strong 1st and 3rd party support thanks to established Switch user base.

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9/7/2023

Nintendo Switch 2 with DLSS chasing PS5 standard as tech demo allegedly wows devs at Gamescom

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.

9/8/2023

Nintendo Previews More Powerful Switch 2 Console to Developers; BMW Scraps Controversial Heated Seat Subscription

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.

9/8/2023

Nintendo Previews More Powerful Switch Sequel to Developers; Walgreens to Pay $44M Over Faulty Theranos Tests

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.

9/9/2023

Nintendo Shows Off Switch 2 Demos; Google Teases Pixel 8 Phones; Roblox Adds Video Chat

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.

9/14/2023

Super Mario RPG Remake Coming to Switch in November with New Combat and Post-Game Content

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.

9/18/2023

Activision and Nintendo Discuss Bringing Call of Duty and More AAA Games to New 'Switch NG' Console

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.

9/18/2023

FTC docs reveal Nintendo briefed Activision on plans for upgraded 'next gen' Switch to better compete with Xbox and PlayStation

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.

10/1/2023

Rumor: New Monster Hunter Game In Development For Nintendo's Upcoming Switch 2 Console

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.

10/3/2023

Nintendo Reaffirms Switch Support Through 2025 Despite Rumours of Successor Console

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.

10/11/2023

Nintendo Releases System Update 17.0.0 for Switch, Focused on Stability Improvements

Nintendo has released a new update for the Switch, focusing on stability improvements to enhance the user's experience.

10/11/2023

Nintendo Releases Minor Switch Firmware Update Focused on Stability

Nintendo has released a new firmware update for the Switch, version 17.0.0, which primarily focuses on general system stability improvements without adding any new features.

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Posted 9/16/2023, 12:20:21 AM

Nintendo Switch 2 Aims to Compete with New-Gen Consoles with Powerful T254 Chip and DLSS 3.0

Nintendo Switch 2 specs target Xbox Series S & Asus ROG Ally performance with T254 chip based on cancelled Atlan automotive chip.
4K Zelda demo ran natively without DLSS; Matrix demo ran 1440p with DLSS 3.0 upscaling.
Will have PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, likely USB 4 20Gbps or 40Gbps ports. Expandable storage via USB will manage large game sizes.
Mario 64-style Peach's castle demo planned for Gamescom but cancelled - shows native vs DLSS rendering capabilities.
Nintendo excited to surprise gamers and be competitive again with strong 1st and 3rd party support thanks to established Switch user base.

notebookcheck.net

Relevant topic timeline:

9/7/2023

Nintendo Switch 2 with DLSS chasing PS5 standard as tech demo allegedly wows devs at Gamescom

9/8/2023

Nintendo Previews More Powerful Switch 2 Console to Developers; BMW Scraps Controversial Heated Seat Subscription

9/8/2023

Nintendo Previews More Powerful Switch Sequel to Developers; Walgreens to Pay $44M Over Faulty Theranos Tests

9/9/2023

Nintendo Shows Off Switch 2 Demos; Google Teases Pixel 8 Phones; Roblox Adds Video Chat

9/14/2023

Super Mario RPG Remake Coming to Switch in November with New Combat and Post-Game Content

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.

9/18/2023

Activision and Nintendo Discuss Bringing Call of Duty and More AAA Games to New 'Switch NG' Console

9/18/2023

FTC docs reveal Nintendo briefed Activision on plans for upgraded 'next gen' Switch to better compete with Xbox and PlayStation

10/1/2023

Rumor: New Monster Hunter Game In Development For Nintendo's Upcoming Switch 2 Console

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.

10/3/2023

Nintendo Reaffirms Switch Support Through 2025 Despite Rumours of Successor Console

10/11/2023

Nintendo Releases System Update 17.0.0 for Switch, Focused on Stability Improvements

Nintendo has released a new update for the Switch, focusing on stability improvements to enhance the user's experience.

10/11/2023

Nintendo Releases Minor Switch Firmware Update Focused on Stability

Nintendo has released a new firmware update for the Switch, version 17.0.0, which primarily focuses on general system stability improvements without adding any new features.