We’re all awaiting our first official take a look at the Nintendo Swap 2, and a one fortunate individual claims to have gotten some hands-on time with it in current months. Blade equipment CEO Ruben Mercado reveals in a brand new interview that the forthcoming handheld is match for launch, in addition to giving an perception into the console’s {hardware}, and the way a lot it might price.
Talking with Vandal Radio, Mercado claims that the Nintendo Swap 2 is prepared for delivery, regardless of the dearth of an official launch date. “The console is completed, we’ve got already had entry to virtually [the] ultimate consoles, it’s prepared [for release],” Mercado alleges. Nintendo itself has clarified that the Nintendo Swap 2 can be revealed formally throughout the subsequent “12 months” again in Could.
Mercado believes that the console could possibly be introduced earlier than March 2025, but it surely’s extra more likely to occur after the monetary yr concludes in the identical month. Crucially, the Blade CEO says that the Swap 2’s joy-cons might be magnetic, a function beforehand prompt to reach by Nintendo’s new charging stand. “[It also has] a locking system, in order that they continue to be firmly hooked up to the consoles,” Mercado provides.
These magnetic rails had been additionally talked about within the current leak of the console’s {hardware} upgrades – that are seemingly substantial – alongside an preliminary take a look at the Nintendo Swap 2 in what seemed to be an early CAD render. With many handhelds, like one of the best Steam Deck options, providing removable magnetic controllers, it isn’t all too stunning to see Nintendo comply with go well with.
Different leaks additionally declare that Nintendo is seeking to craft a brand new wi-fi gadget, though it’s goal in relation to the hand held is unclear. After all one side we’re itching to search out out is simply how a lot the Nintendo Swap 2 will price. That is purely hypothesis based on Mercado, however they add that they assume it will likely be “larger than the [current] Swap however decrease than a present era console.”
The Nintendo Swap 2 retails on common for round $299.99/£249.99 and $349.99/£299.99 for the usual and OLED fashions respectively. Comparatively, an Xbox Collection S can be out there usually for $299.99/£249.99, whereas higher-end consoles just like the Xbox Collection X and the usual PlayStation 5 often promote for $499/£489.99.
We’re curious to see if it might compete straight with interesting handhelds just like the aforementioned Steam Deck, a minimum of worth smart, which will be scooped up for as low-cost as $349.99/£349.99. Your transfer, Nintendo.
