Rumor: Nintendo Switch 2 features revealed?

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Apparently some of the upcoming console's specs have leaked online, being compiled by Android Authority.

Famiboards members have been closely monitoring shipping and customs data involving Nintendo, NVIDIA, and other players, hoping to gather information on potential Switch 2 specifications.

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According to a Famiboards member, it is likely that the Switch will be equipped with 12 GB of RAM, with two LPDDR5X 7500 MT/s modules capable of a transfer speed of 7,500 MT/s. In addition, the console should offer 256 GB internal storage in UFS 3.1.

LPDDR5X 7500 MT/s refers to a specific type of RAM used in electronic devices, like smartphones etc.

Here is what these terms mean:

  • LPDDR5X: This is the fifth generation of Low Power Double Data Rate (LPDDR) memory technology, designed to deliver lower power consumption while maintaining high performance. The “X” indicates an improved or optimized version of LPDDR5, usually with increased performance.
  • 7500 MT/s: This means that the memory is capable of reaching a data transfer speed of 7500 million transfers per second (MT/s). This metric indicates how quickly the memory can read and write data, which impacts overall system performance.

Thus, an LPDDR5X 7500 MT/s is a latest generation RAM with high performance and low power consumption, capable of transferring data at a speed of 7500 million transfers per second.

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UFS (Universal Flash Storage) is a storage memory standard used in electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets and game consoles. UFS 3.1 is a specific version of this standard, offering improvements over previous versions. This is what UFS 3.1 means:

  • Universal Flash Storage (UFS) : It is a type of flash storage memory designed to provide fast performance, low latency and reduced power consumption compared to traditional storage technologies such as eMMC (Embedded MultiMediaCard).
  • 3.1 : This is version 3.1 of the UFS standard, which has improvements over previous versions in terms of data transfer speed and functionality. UFS 3.1 offers faster data rates and additional features compared to earlier versions, resulting in higher storage performance and a better user experience.

In summary, UFS 3.1 is an advanced flash storage memory standard, offering high performance and improved features compared to previous versions, and is likely to be used in high-end devices.

The Twitter account CentroLeaksquoting the Brazilian streamer tvPHpotentially revealed more details.

According to their information, the console controllers would be equipped with built-in microphones, while the screen of the console itself would measure 8 inches. This represents a larger size than the Switch OLED's 7-inch screen and the standard Switch's 6.2-inch screen. The source also says that the Switch 2 is scheduled for release in March 2025, with more detailed information expected this fall. Additionally, it is reported that some third-party games could be announced for the Switch 2 as early as the second half of this year.

Additionally, the Switch 2 is expected to support backwards compatibility with the original Switch games, both physical and digital.

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