The Switch 2 hardware is said to be so capable that many gamers will be surprised

Summary

The Nintendo Switch 2 hardware is rumored to be more powerful than expected, which has pleasantly surprised gamers.
Fans are expecting a big reveal as Nintendo confirms the development of the Switch 2 and is expected to be announced by March 2025.
The Switch 2 may see more AAA titles due to the hardware capabilities, which will please both Nintendo and third-party developers.

The developer claimed that Nintendo Switch 2 it may be much more powerful than expected, as its hardware is “very capable”, which may “pleasantly surprise” many gamers. Fans have been a little skeptical about the hardware capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2, but it's quite an encouraging update for the community.

The Switch 2 has been rumored for a long time, and Nintendo has confirmed that it's in development. In fact, Nintendo previously suggested that the Switch 2 would be announced in March 2025. While fans wait for the big reveal, some new details about the console have emerged.

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Over on the InstallBase forums, user Matt, who many in the community have identified as a “trusted developer,” made a remarkable claim about the Nintendo Switch 2. Responding to a user who stated that the Switch 2 may not be much more powerful than the PlayStation 4, Matt states that “the hardware he is very capable”. He goes on to add that many people will be “pleasantly surprised,” perhaps indicating that the Nintendo Switch 2 may have even better hardware options than fans expected.

Nintendo Switch 2 could see more AAA titles

Matt goes on to add that both Nintendo and third-party developers see the Switch 2 as a “big potential growth driver.” This suggests that the Switch 2 could get a lot more AAA titles than is the norm for the Switch. However, he also notes that he won't be getting every AAA title all the time. Hardware isn't the only reason, as it also outlines that more third-party developers will be interested in developing games for the Nintendo Switch 2 due to the current market conditions. This means that the Switch 2's potentially huge user base would be lucrative for third-party developers, allowing them to generate more revenue from their smaller channels.

The Nintendo Switch 2 hardware was leaked earlier, suggesting that it will feature 12GB of RAM under the hood. Fans started drawing parallels between the Switch 2 and the Xbox Series S, but Matt said the comparison was “incredibly wrong”. This is possibly due to the fact that the Switch 2's form factor makes the Xbox Series S an unfair competitor. Whether these claims turn out to be true remains to be seen.

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