The Switch 2's hardware is supposedly so powerful that many gamers will be surprised

Summary

The Nintendo Switch 2 hardware is said to be more powerful than expected, leaving players pleasantly surprised.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the reveal as Nintendo confirms that the Switch 2 is in development and is expected to be announced by March 2025.
The Switch 2 could see more AAA titles thanks to its hardware capabilities, pleasing both Nintendo and third-party developers.

One developer said that the Nintendo Switch2 it could be much more powerful than expected, given that its hardware is “very capable”, which could leave many gamers “pleasantly surprised”. Fans have been a little skeptical about the hardware capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2, but this is a pretty encouraging update for the community.

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

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On the InstallBase forums, user Matt, who has been described as a “trusted developer” by many in the community, made a notable statement regarding the Nintendo Switch 2. Responding to a user who said that the Switch 2 might not be much more powerful than the PlayStation 4, Matt says “the hardware is very capable.” He also adds that many people will be “pleasantly surprised,” which perhaps hints at the fact that Nintendo Switch 2 may have even better hardware capabilities than fans were expecting.

Nintendo Switch 2 could see more AAA titles

Matt also adds 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, also note that you won't always get all the AAA titles. The hardware is not the only reason, as it also highlights that more third-party developers will be interested in developing games for the Nintendo Switch 2 due to the current market conditions. That is, the Switch 2's potentially huge user base would be profitable for third-party developers, as it will allow them to generate more revenue from their smaller pipelines.

The Nintendo Switch 2 hardware was previously leaked, suggesting that it will pack 12GB of RAM under the hood. Fans began drawing parallels between the Switch 2 and the Xbox Series S, but Matt said the comparison was “incredibly off the mark.” This is likely because the Switch 2's form factor makes the Xbox Series S an unfair rival. It remains to be seen whether these claims turn out to be true.

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