For the past couple of years, fans have been eagerly awaiting the Nintendo Switch 2. The handheld console will finally become a reality in 2025, and it will offer a significant performance improvement over its predecessor, just like fans wanted.
Now, even Nintendo's president has admitted that the Switch isn't powerful enough and its hardware can't handle modern games, hence the need for a successor.
Most modern versions have had performance issues on Switch, and even Palworld developers have stated that the device's outdated hardware is a major problem for most ports.
Shuntaro Furukawa was asked during an investor Q&A session about the reason why Switch 2 hasn't received a major upgrade over its predecessor. Furukawa said it's mainly because Switch isn't powerful enough for current-gen games.
We believe Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bonanza offer new gameplay experiences that cannot be realized on Nintendo Switch.- Shuntaro Furukawa.
He said they didn't want to go overboard. However, they still wanted to develop games with improved processing capabilities such as Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bonanza, which simply wouldn't have been possible without an upgraded console.
He also assured that Nintendo will release games in the future that offer a whole new gaming experience that is possible with the power of Switch 2. Even games like Elden Ring have been announced for the console.
Despite this, the Switch 2 has been the subject of much debate. First of all, its price, which was highly uncertain due to duties. It also became the first company to introduce a game at the recommended price of $80.
