Rumor: Accessory Company Claims ‘Switch 2’ Could Be Released Early Next Year

Updated (Saturday 28 September 2024 13:45 BST):

It’s been all kinds Rumors emerge about Switch’s “successor” and now another person has stepped in.

The latest claims about Nintendo’s next-generation hardware come from Ruben Mercado, CEO of video game accessories manufacturer Blade. To talk Spanish website Vandal in a podcast Mercado reportedly recently believed the new device was apparently “completed” and “ready” to go (via Metro ).

In addition, the executive claims that Blade already has access to almost the latest versions of the hardware, and supposedly speculates that the new Nintendo system could be released simultaneously worldwide in March or April of next year.

He also thinks the timing of the new system’s release may depend on Nintendo’s financials this year; It claims that it will start in March if sales do not meet the company’s expectations, and at the beginning of the new financial year in April 2025 if the results are positive. Positive.

Mercado also touched on some topics other Rumors about ‘Switch 2’ like magnetic Joy-Con controllers. He suggests that they will have a “locking system” that will keep them tied to the system. The peripheral maker also says that its existing line of analog stick covers will not be compatible with the new device because the new sticks are different.

Even though this is coming from the CEO of an accessory manufacturer, take everything here with a grain of salt. And remember we’re still waiting for Nintendo. official Switch “successor” announcement – Will occur “this fiscal year” ending in March 2025.

A. rumor in august this year He suggested that Nintendo’s Switch successor would not arrive in the current fiscal year.