Nintendo continues to keep everything related to its next console completely secret, so it is normal that any kind of rumor that appears is received with skepticism and excitement in equal parts. The latest one comes from a reputable editor like Christ Dring, director of GamesIndustry-biz, who through the VGC podcast has shared some details that seem to have reached him recently.
The dual screen is back
Everything points to the fact that the dual-screen concept could reappear, however, it is not entirely clear how this will be implemented. On the one hand, the proposal could propose a console with a double screen which would allow you to play in the same way as the Nintendo DS. However, this would make the product much more expensive, and this is something that we do not see very clearly, even though it would be an extremely interesting piece of hardware, as we have seen in devices such as the GPD Win 4 or the AYANEO Slide.
On the other hand, the other solution would be to establish wireless communication with the charging station, so that it could send the signal to the TV and use the console screen as a secondary screen. These are mechanisms that fit quite well with Nintendo's originality, but we are afraid that they would not work too well in the gaming experience.
Switch 2 Features
At the moment the only thing that has sounded strong is that the new console will have an 8-inch screen, but nothing else is known beyond that. a possible charging dock without a front cover that would allow you to continue viewing the image on the screen while it is charging. This would fit a bit more with the description of the dual screen, since having the screen in view we could have notifications, a clock mode or other types of extra information that, without being essential for the game, could provide something to the user indirectly.
When is the Switch 2 coming out?
This remains the million-dollar question, as absolutely nothing is known about it. The latest leaks are already encouraging us to bet on an announcement that will happen this September, something that could fit, but that would lengthen the wait too much until the Supposed 2025 launch, which could occur at the beginning of the second trimester.
As you can see, everything remains completely in doubt, so it's best to keep waiting for official confirmation and stop imagining impossible things. While we're at it, how do you imagine the design and functionality of the new Switch 2?