The original Nintendo Switch was a sales phenomenon, exceeding 146 million units sold and reaching the impressive 1.3 billion mark of games sold.
Now, with the announcement and imminent release of its successor, Nintendo Switch 2, fans and experts expect significant improvements for the new generation of Nintendo’s hybrid console. Here are 7 things we hope to see at Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch 2: Expectations for the new console
More online resources, similar to competitors
THE Nintendo Switch Onlinealthough useful, it is still short of the services offered by the competition. Despite offering a subscription to online multiplayer and access to classic games, the service is still behind platforms such as PlayStation Network and Xbox Game Pass.
Players expect a more robust system with stable servers, more fluid online matches and additional features such as chat rooms and integration with social networks.
Better resolution and performance in dock mode
While Nintendo Switch already offers a decent dock experience, many players expect a higher resolution and clearer graphics at Nintendo Switch 2.
The original switch runs many games at 720p in portable mode and, in the dock, reaches larger resolutions, but with some limitations. The ideal for Switch 2 would be a significant increase in graphic quality, perhaps reaching 4K with upscaling via DLSS, as well as a more powerful hardware to ensure better frame rate and visual loyalty.
More modern and customizable interface
The Nintendo Switch interface is simple and functional, but lacks customization. It would be interesting to see dynamic themes, customizable icons and better organization of the game library. Small adjustments, such as facilitating access to digitally bought games and improving the online store, would make a big difference.
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Joy-Cons better
Joy-Cons are innovative, but face problems like the infamous “drift” (when control records movements without the player touches analog). In addition, the footprint is not the most ergonomic for long game sessions. Improving the durability and ergonomics of controls, as well as offering an enhanced version of Pro Controller, would be a big hit.
Retropatibility with Nintendo Switch games
The Nintendo Switch games library is huge and full of iconic titles. To prevent players from having to buy it all again, backwards with the original switch would be essential. This would allow the current console owners to continue taking advantage of their games on the new hardware.
More attention to forgotten franchises
Nintendo has a vast catalog of classic franchises, but many are dormant. New “Donkey Kong” games, “Star Fox”, “F-Zero”, “Earthbound” and “Kid Icarus” are missing and would be welcome on Switch 2. Bringing these series back, whether with remakes or new adventures, would add a lot of value to the console.
Greater support from third-parties and large original games
What leads people to buy a new video game is mainly their games library. Nintendo’s own titles are always a big attraction, and the expectation is for new iconic releases, such as a great Super Mario 3D, a new epic journey of “The Legend of Zelda” and innovations in the “Pokémon” franchise.
However, it would also be essential that Switch 2 would receive more support from developers third-partiesensuring AAA game versions that are currently restricted to PlayStation, Xbox and PC.