The Nintendo Switch 2 might launch on March 28th, according to a rumor from Italian website UAGNA. The website suggests that accessories for the new console, both first-party and third-party, will be released on that date, indicating a likely console launch as well.
It is important to note that this is a rumor and should be taken with caution. However, this information is not completely out of the realm of possibility. Last month, there was a previous rumor of a January reveal and a late March debut. More recently, a January 8th reveal date was also suggested.
If the March 28th launch is true, Nintendo would be compressing its marketing cycle significantly, as the original Switch was revealed in October, showcased in December, and officially launched in March.
Switch 2 Specifications
Leaks have pointed to the Switch 2 utilizing NVIDIA's Tegra 239 SoC, a customized version of the Orin SoC. It will feature an eight-core CPU with 12 ARM Cortex-A78AE cores and a GPU based on the Ampere architecture, with 2048 CUDA Cores. NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution and Ray Reconstruction are expected to be supported. However, the console is expected to output at 4K resolution at 30 frames per second when docked, which might disappoint some considering that rival consoles now support much higher refresh rates.
Analysts have predicted strong sales for the new console, estimating 80 million units could be sold by 2028. The success of the Switch 2 will depend largely on its games, with the possibility of the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4 being a cross-platform title alongside new, exclusive games.
