The alleged official name of the Nintendo Switch successor console was posted on social media by a leaker who claimed to have obtained a unit, and stated that the console would simply be called the Nintendo Switch 2. The leak of the Switch successor's name was shared on social media, and the leaker took the time to answer a few questions from fans about the system.
At the time of writing, Nintendo has not confirmed what the Switch's successor will be called, though the name Switch 2 has become a popular placeholder title. Along with the name of the Switch 2, other rumors about the system's size and capabilities have kept Nintendo in the minds of gamers. Earlier in December 2024, accessory maker Dbrand shared a render of a case for the Switch 2, with Dbrand CEO Adam Ijaz claiming that the size of Nintendo's next console will be 270mm x 116mm by 14mm with the Joy-Con controllers attached. Even without the controllers, the Switch 2 would still have a larger screen than the current Switch OLED model.
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