Nintendo picked an 8 nm chip for the Switch 2 that might seem outdated to some gamers. But tech experts at Digital Foundry suggest this choice could make future upgrades easier. The company likely secured good pricing on manufacturing lines that aren't heavily used anymore.
This strategy keeps options open for improved versions based on smaller chip designs. A future model using 5 nm or 4 nm technology would greatly improve battery life, which currently runs about 2 hours, shorter than the original Switch. Better battery performance would enable Nintendo to create a handheld-only Switch 2 Lite version. The company might also bundle these improvements with an OLED screen update.
Nintendo has historically released revised versions of almost all its systems, with few exceptions. Gamers can expect the Switch to get two upgrades eventually, though Digital Foundry's predictions remain speculation. For players wanting to experience exclusive games like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, the only option remains buying the standard model, launching June 5.
This strategy keeps options open for improved versions based on smaller chip designs. A future model using 5 nm or 4 nm technology would greatly improve battery life, which currently runs about 2 hours, shorter than the original Switch. Better battery performance would enable Nintendo to create a handheld-only Switch 2 Lite version. The company might also bundle these improvements with an OLED screen update.
Nintendo has historically released revised versions of almost all its systems, with few exceptions. Gamers can expect the Switch to get two upgrades eventually, though Digital Foundry's predictions remain speculation. For players wanting to experience exclusive games like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, the only option remains buying the standard model, launching June 5.
