Believe it or not, the information seems to have originated from customs and shipping data. Fans have keep keeping an eye on shipments being sent between Nintendo, NVIDIA, and other parts manufacturers. March shipping information only just became viewable this week, and references to a number of new shipments with new codenames have been found that many believe are components for the next Nintendo console.

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Nintendo president next system can be described as “Switch next model”

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All eyes are on what’s coming next from Nintendo following Switch, especially given today’s news. President Shuntaro Furukawa finally commented on the system’s successor and confirmed that it will be announced within the next fiscal year, which ends in March 2025.

During a financial call, Furukawa was asked if the new console is brand new or something else. He responded by saying that “Switch next model is the appropriate way to describe it”.

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Nintendo announcing Switch successor this fiscal year, next Nintendo Direct in June

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Nintendo will be revealing the successor to Switch within this fiscal year, the company just confirmed.

That news comes directly from president Shuntaro Furukawa. Furukawa provided the brief update as part of today’s financial results – you can read about that here.

Also confirmed today is that the next Nintendo Direct will air in June. However, fans should expect to hear news about what’s slated for Switch for the second half of the year only.

The full statement reads:

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Rumor: Accessory manufacturer Mobapad shares more Switch 2 details

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Yet another round of rumored Switch 2 details have come to light, this time from accessory manufacturer Mobapad who has made products for Nintendo’s current system.

Mobapad first posted the information on its Facebook page. That has since been added to its Bilibili page as well.

Rumor: More Switch 2 tidbits surface

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Spanish outlet Vandal published the latest report on Switch 2 today and claims to have a few more details about the device. The site’s information was apparently shared by accessory manufacturers.

Valdal first claims that the controllers will be attached magnetically. That’s in contrast to the current Switch which uses a rail system. As of now, it’s unclear if Joy-Con controllers will be compatible with the new system.

Rumor: Sonic Heroes remake in development for Switch successor

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March 25: A report from Universo Nintendo claims that a remake of the GameCube title Sonic Heroes is on the way, and it will be released on the Switch’s successor.

Little information is known outside of that. The game is apparently being made with Unreal Engine, and could launch in 2025 – though that’s up in the air.

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Rumor: Persona 6 coming to Switch 2

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According to Persona leaker MbKKssTBhz5, Persona 6 will be appearing on Nintendo’s next console. No further details were provided other than it’s happening – apparently.

Atlus hasn’t announced the RPG but it’s only a matter of when, not if. The company has been various entries in the series since Persona 5’s original launch, and considering how long ago that was – 2016 originally and 2017 in the west – there’s no question that it’s deep in development.

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Rumor: New claim points to 2025 launch for Switch 2

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Original: Brazilian journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe has claimed that Switch 2 will be launching in 2025. That was shared during the latest OX do Controle podcast, which is based on what he’s heard from five sources.

If true, that would fly in the face of other rumors reported last year. It was previously claimed by other outlets that Nintendo’s next system would be launching in 2024.

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Rumor: Switch 2 to support physical and digital backwards compatibility, games can be enhanced

Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch 2 | 0 comments

Rumors about Switch 2 continue, with a new report claiming to have insight into backwards compatibility.

Tidbits were relayed by Universo Nintendo (an outlet that has been accurate with Nintendo Directs and shared the name of Sonic x Shadow Generations before its reveal) via Portuguese podcast X do Controle by PH Brazil. The new device will supposedly be fully backwards compatible, meaning both physically and digitally. Games made for the current Switch should work on the system’s successor.