Nintendo Switch 2: AI reveals probable release date

Article author: Stefan Kotrini Article published at: Jan 22, 2024
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The Nintendo Switch was released in 2017, so it is no longer completely up to date. Especially compared to the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S, the Switch urgently needs a technical upgrade. And by technical upgrade we mean even more than just the OLED version. Luckily, Nintendo is already hard at work on the Nintendo Switch 2, and thanks to a well-known leaker, we've already gotten a probable release date and price through some rumors in October 2023.

Now, a company called Ai Shark (formerly GameShark) has mentioned the Nintendo Switch 2 in one of their press releases, and the time period mentioned matches the old leaked release date.

Nintendo Switch 2 Release & Price

According to the first leak in October 2023 , the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to release on September 24, 2024 , with a replacement release date of November 3. Additionally, the leaker claimed that there will be two different versions of the Nintendo Switch 2: a digital version for $400 and a standard edition for $449 .

Ai Shark's new press release mentions a release in "September 2024," which lines up perfectly with the first leak.

Admittedly, this all sounds pretty promising, but can we trust the information? Don't worry, here is a quick summary to answer this question for you. The source of the first leak is a leaker named SoldierDelta, who shared the above Nintendo Switch 2 information on a Discord server called The Snitch.

The Snitch has an impressive track record of credible leaks, which gives at least some credibility to the latest Switch 2 leaks. This credibility is further strengthened by the second Ai Shark leak. The company, formerly known as GameShark, announced in a press release that it would be reintroducing its brand in September 2024, saying:

" The official market launch is planned to coincide with the Nintendo Switch 2 in September 2024."

This sounds very promising, but we can't verify where Ai Shark got this information, and according to Jason Schreier (a well-known industry insider), the release time frame might as well just be a guess.

Since Nintendo has not yet announced any official details about the Nintendo Switch 2, any leak should be viewed with caution. But since this is the second source mentioning a September 2024 release, there must be something to it, right?

Nintendo Switch 2 more expensive than the OLED model?

In terms of pricing, the Switch 2 will apparently be around $100 more expensive than the current OLED model, at least if you opt for the standard edition. The digital edition will still cost you about $50 more. However, this shouldn't surprise you considering that even the PS5 and Xbox Series have already increased their prices once.

Let's just hope the tech upgrades will be worth the money...

Article author: Stefan Kotrini Article published at: Jan 22, 2024