As the wait continues for the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2, rumors and theories have been running rampant this year. It’s been a long seven years since the first Switch was released to the masses, and with the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S already being several years into their life cycles, many are wondering when the Switch 2 will finally arrive. There still has yet to be anything confirmed, but a new rumor claims that the Switch 2 will feature a performance mode.
Nintendo’s presence in the industry has always provided a very different gaming experience from PlayStation and Xbox, but seven years without a new console from the company is surprising, causing concern among some fans. There were five years between the Wii U and the Switch, and many other console generations only had five or six years between them as well. Well-known leaker Nash Weedle recently took to X to claim that an unnamed developer confirmed a performance mode. If the Switch 2 has a performance mode, this could signal a new era for Nintendo, since such a feature is very unlike the company’s usual approach.
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Rumors Suggest the Nintendo Switch 2 Could Allow For Player Flexibility
A Small, But Major, Change of Form
When it comes to Nintendo, they have very much been a company set in its ways and traditions. While the company’s developers and designers are incredibly innovative and imaginative with the appearances of its many consoles and handhelds, Nintendo is also very static with its technical decisions. While whispers of the Switch 2 have caused ongoing discussions within the gaming world, the silence from the company itself has left many expecting an announcement to happen any day.
Since its launch, the Nintendo Switch has sold over 143.3 million units.
What the Rumored Switch 2 Performance Mode Could Look Like
- A “performance selector” for portable mode in the console’s own menu
- Players might choose to prioritize battery life or game performance
Of course, this rumored performance mode option isn’t nearly as in-depth as similar options on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, but it would be an exciting step forward for more player customization. What little is known about the Switch 2 has offered a compelling glimpse into what Nintendo potentially has planned for its future console. If this rumored performance mode turns out to be true, it could be the beginning of something much bigger. It’s fairly unlikely that Nintendo will ever allow for tech customization on the same level as other platform competitors, but a slight lean in that direction may be the secret ingredient to make the Switch 2 an even bigger launch than its predecessor.
The Long-Awaited Announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 Could Add to a Busy 2025
A Stacked Year May Hold Even More Exciting Announcements
So far, 2025 is set to be filled to the brim with releases. From February’s mind-boggling release roster to the launch of GTA 6, there is a lot in store. If rumors and speculation are accurate, then the Switch 2 could be announced in March, but only time will tell if this happens to be true. These claims from Nash Weedle could make the Switch 2’s portable gameplay a much better experience. If such a mode is implemented, it will be intriguing to see if Nintendo chooses to go further with these tech customization concepts moving forward.
A Pokemon Presents event is also speculated to take place in February, further adding to the loaded month.
With recent confirmation that the Switch 2 will be backward compatible with the first Switch, it’s clear that Nintendo at least has a few exciting things in store for its next-gen product. As the new year quickly approaches, the Switch 2 remains a huge mystery, but this new round of rumors are another fascinating theory into what the long-awaited console might offer.
Nintendo Switch
- Brand
- Nintendo
- Weight
- .88 lbs
- Storage
- 32 GB
- Display
- 6.2-inch LCD Screen / 1280 x 720
- Battery
- Approximately 4.5 – 9 hours