Summary
- Fans believe the Nintendo Switch 2’s black color scheme signals a more mature design, moving away from its “kids’ toy” image.
- According to the theory, the larger screen, darker colors, and support for third-party games indicate a shift toward appealing to a broader audience beyond just family-friendly gamers.
One fan has a theory about the Nintendo Switch 2‘s black color scheme, speculating that it may be a sign that the company is moving away from the idea of a “kids’ toy” to embrace a more mature design for the console. Since the official announcement of the Switch 2, the community has been eager to learn more about the new console, and fans can’t help but speculate about what Nintendo has in store with the new system.
The Switch 2 was revealed on January 16, putting an end to the long wait and finally giving fans a glimpse of what to expect from Nintendo’s next handheld console. The video reveal showcased many aspects of the console, though it kept many others under wraps. One important change that quickly captured the community’s attention was the new color scheme. While the original Switch featured a red and blue scheme with a black screen, the Switch 2 will primarily be black, with only a few details in red and blue. Among all the speculation surrounding Nintendo’s console reveal, fans have developed one particular theory about its color.
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One Nintendo fan, known as Soden_Loco, took to Reddit to explain their theory regarding the Switch 2’s black color scheme, suggesting that it may be a sign that Nintendo is moving away from the “kids’ system” image held by the successful original Switch. To support their theory, the fan not only pointed to the new color but also to the console’s larger size. They commented that while the original Switch’s materials felt more plastic-like and cheaper compared to other gaming systems, the darker colors, bigger screen, and larger Joy-Cons of its successor give it a high-end appearance and a more mature look. “It doesn’t look like a toy anymore,” the fan wrote in the post.
Fans Believe the Switch 2 Will Shed Nintendo’s Kids’ Toy Image
On top of this, the fan also believes that the Switch 2’s support for third-party games—enabled by its new specs—makes it feel like a “more mature gaming system.” They argue that while Nintendo will always be the family-friendly system, the fact that the new console will be able to run games like Elden Ring or Call of Duty represents a turning point, as Nintendo has been distant from the biggest AAA games with highly realistic graphics for a long time.
Even though this is merely speculation, it is true that Nintendo has always set itself apart from the more “mature” look that companies like Sega and Sony have given their consoles in the past, consistently maintaining a kid-friendly appearance. While players continue theorizing about Nintendo’s new system, they can expect more information about the Switch 2 in the next Nintendo Direct on April 2.
Nintendo Switch 2
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Nintendo
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2025