How long will the Switch be supported?

Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, confirmed in an interview with Nikkei, and translated by VGC, that Nintendo will support the current-gen Switch until at least March 2025.
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How many years will Nintendo Switch be supported?

While this is later than we previously expected, it fits in with an October 2023 interview with Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa, who reiterated that the company would remain focused on Switch until the end of Nintendo's current fiscal year in March 2024, and added that it would continue to support Switch with new ...
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Will Nintendo Switch last for 10 years?

How long does a Nintendo Switch last? The lifespan of your Nintendo Switch is 6–10 years if you take good care of it. You shouldn't have any wear and tear or issues with internal components before then.
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Will Nintendo stop supporting the Switch?

Nikkei recently conducted an interview with Shuntaro Furukawa, Nintendo's current president—to commemorate a special occasion. The Japanese multinational video game company is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its "Family Computer" (aka Famicom/NES) home gaming system.
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Is the Nintendo Switch coming to an end?

For its part, Nintendo has confirmed that it will continue to support the Switch with new games through to the end of March 2025.
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Is Switch 2 confirmed?

The Switch 2 rumor mill continues to grind. The original reporting on the Switch 2's release date pegged it for a fall 2024 release in time for the holiday rush. Now, according to sources speaking to VGC, Nintendo is telling publishers the console's release date is slated for Q1 2025.
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Will there be a new Switch in 2024?

Nintendo's next-gen console could come as soon as 2024

According to sources who spoke to VGC, the new console could feature a cheaper LCD screen instead of a higher-end display like the OLED Switch and continue to include a cartridge slot for loading games.
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How long will the OLED Switch be supported?

Nintendo has gone on record saying that it will support the Switch up until 2025, and that part of that plan was releasing new titles and add-ons to drum up sales of its current console.
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Will Switch 2 have physical games?

In the article, Universo Nintendo claims that, as reported by PH Brazil during a recent episode of the X do Controle podcast, the Switch 2 will allow for physical and digital backwards compatibility with games from the original Nintendo Switch.
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How often should I replace my Nintendo Switch?

With moderate to extensive use, expect to replace them every 5 years. Recommended to check the battery for swelling when replacing the thermal paste. Assuming you did maintenance on the console every 4 years, your Switch should survive no issues for well over a decade.
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How long does a 100% Nintendo Switch last?

For Nintendo Switch Lite, model number: HDH-001, the battery life is approximately 3 to 7 hours. For Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, model number: HEG-001 [product serial number begins with "XTW"], the battery life is approximately 4.5 to 9 hours.
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Will Switch 2 be as powerful as PS5?

In translation, this could transform 45-50FPS images into 120-120FPS. This might give it a graphics-based edge over the PS5, but it might be safe to assume that a handheld console still might not compete with the power of the huge (but recently slimmed down) PS5.
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Will Switch 2 be OLED?

That prediction matches up with previous reports, but this is our best sign yet that the Switch successor will indeed ditch the 2021 model's OLED panel to help bring down production costs.
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How much will Switch 2 cost?

"I believe the next hardware will drop next year for $400. There is a high chance that games will cost more, too: $70. The next system is also likely to be an iteration rather than a revolution. Nintendo might add some bells and whistles to the device, but it will be similar to the current Switch.
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Why not to get an OLED switch?

Besides the OLED screen itself (and associated components), the tech inside the console is identical to the standard model — as are the Joy-Con controllers. Switch OLED doesn't offer any performance improvements over the base model.
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Is Switch OLED worth it over regular?

They both play the same games with the same graphical fidelity, but the Switch OLED has a better built-in screen, improved speakers, and more internal storage space. If you don't own a Nintendo Switch at all yet, buy a Switch OLED.
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Is it worth it to buy a Nintendo Switch?

Put simply, yes, the Nintendo Switch is worth it. We'd heartily recommend buying one. Why do we recommend it? Well, firstly, there is no other handheld console out there to seriously rival it right now, giving Nintendo the absolute run of the market with its three equally cracking versions of the Switch.
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Will the Wii ever come back?

Looking ahead, it's unlikely that Nintendo will release a new Wii console. The gaming landscape has changed significantly since the Wii's heyday, and Nintendo's current success with the Switch suggests they will continue to build on this model.
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Will the Nintendo Switch 2 be backwards compatible?

And current Switch games will reportedly benefit from the additional processing power, too. Nintendo Switch 2 will be backwards compatible.
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How powerful will Switch 2 be?

While it's less than the 16GB of RAM used in the PS5 and Xbox Series X, it's more than the 10GB of RAM found in the Xbox Series S. In addition to a souped up version of Breath of the Wild, Nintendo allegedly demonstrated the power of the Nintendo Switch 2 by running the Matrix Awakens on the device.
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Will the Switch get another Mario game?

Alongside reaffirmation that the Switch 2 will land in 2024, Zippo also states it will launch alongside a new 3D Mario game. This could be the long-requested sequel to Mario Odyssey, or it may be an entirely new Mario experience.
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Will there be more Switch games?

Now that we are well and truly into 2024, there are plenty of upcoming Switch games to start getting excited about. While there's no doubt that Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Pikmin 4 were obviously high marks last year, there is still plenty more to come to Nintendo's console beyond first-party releases.
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What is a switch pro?

Take your game sessions up a notch with the Pro Controller for Nintendo Switch™. Includes motion controls, HD rumble, built-in amiibo™ functionality, and more. amiibo not included.
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How big is the screen on the Switch 2?

Switch 2 Screen Is Expected To Be 8 Inches in Size

And while a larger screen would mean an increase in power consumption, Nintendo would presumably offset the difference by equipping its upcoming console with a bigger battery in order to at the very least match—if not exceed—the Switch battery life.
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What are the specs of the Switch 2 in 2024?

In terms of raw stats, the latest rumor is that the Nintendo Switch 2 specs could be:
  • Custom Nvidia chip.
  • 8GB LPDDR5 RAM.
  • 64GB eMMC storage.
  • DLSS 2 support.
  • FSR 3 support.
  • 8-inch LCD display.
  • Improved battery life.
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