Not a day goes by without a rumor about the Nintendo Switch 2 coming knocking. This time, it's mostly about information regarding its raw power and not its accessories.
The next generation of Nintendo consoles, the Nintendo Switch 2, is currently at the heart of discussions in the industry. Although it has not yet been officially revealed. According to the latest rumors and expert analyzes in recent podcasts such as Broken Silicon, this console could present surprising technical characteristics. Which emphasize a balance between performance and ergonomics. An entire program !
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The Nintendo Switch 2 is still being talked about
Thus, in connected mode, the Nintendo Switch 2 could reach an impressive computing power of 4 teraflops. A capacity that places the console in a competitive position compared to current market expectations. This high performance in docked mode suggests that Nintendo and NVIDIA, the presumed manufacturer of the console chip, have opted for an advanced configuration. In order to optimize the in-game visual experience. For comparison, the current Switch has 0.4 TFLOPS docked compared to 10.28 for the PS5. The console would therefore indeed be more powerful than what was expected according to certain old rumors.
However, it is in portable mode that the console reveals a radically different approach. Reports indicate that the processor frequency would be extremely reduced, probably below 800 MHz. The move is primarily aimed at extending the console's battery life, a crucial asset for mobile devices. In addition, this low energy consumption would help minimize heat production and fan noise. Particularly important aspects for a console often used by children. Nintendo has always taken care to design its products with the safety and comfort of young people in mind. In fact, as evidenced by some of the features of the original Switch model…
DLSS to the rescue
As reported WCCFTECH, the technical innovation does not stop there, as the possibilities offered by ray tracing in Nintendo Switch 2 games were also discussed. This advanced rendering technology should be mainly reserved for titles developed internally by Nintendo . Who has already demonstrated his ability to optimize his games for the best possible visual rendering. But third-party developers could continue to favor exploiting the advantages of NVIDIA DLSS technology. To improve visual quality and performance.
In short, although the Nintendo Switch 2 is described by some manufacturers as a cautious evolution of hardware, expectations around its performance and features suggest that it could well revolutionize the world of portable gaming once again. The official announcement is expected either later this year or early 2025.
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