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.
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.
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'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.
The September 2023 Nintendo Direct will focus on games releasing this winter and could potentially include announcements for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, WarioWare: Move It!, Super Mario RPG, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, Batman Arkham Trilogy, Metal Slug Tactics, Demonschool, Fantasy Life i, the rumoured Gotham Knights port, Pokémon Red and Blue for NSO libraries, Metroid Prime 4, Silksong, and remasters of Wind Waker and Twilight Princess.
PlayStation's State of Play showcase featured announcements including the release date for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, new gameplay footage for Spider-Man 2, the upcoming Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways DLC, the winter release window for Resident Evil 4's PS VR2 mode, a new story trailer for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, the Deep Earth Collection of PS5 accessories, and release dates for Bennett Fody's Baby Steps, Roblox for PS4, Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord for PlayStation VR2, Helldivers 2, and the open beta for Foamstars, as well as the announcement of an expansion for Tales of Arise.
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.
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 court document leak revealed plans for new consoles, a new controller, and a list of game projects, with Xbox chief Phil Spencer stating that Nintendo could be Microsoft's best bet for consumer relevance in gaming.
The Legend of Legacy, a 3DS RPG developed by Cattle Call, is receiving an HD Remaster on the Switch, PS4, PS5, and Steam in early 2024, featuring unique character selection and leveling mechanics, and contributions from notable industry veterans.
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.