The Nintendo Switch is now the most successful platform in history in terms of Pokemon games sold, overtaking the Game Boy and Game Boy Advance.
06.05.2024 - 19:13 / gamerant.com / Lauren BeelerBeistad / Nintendo
News about the highly anticipated Switch 2 could be coming really soon, based on details from Nintendo's latest governance report. There have been rumors swirling around the internet about the Switch 2 for some time now, and this insightful company memo has some interesting hints regarding the console.
Since its 2017 launch, the Switch has become one of Nintendo's best-selling consoles, bringing seven years' worth of great games to its many fans. The past seven years have been incredibly successful for the Switch, but its time in the spotlight seems to be coming to an end. Being a generation behind the likes of the PS5 and the Xbox Series X/S, the Switch is beginning to show its age, which has many fans hoping for news of the Switch 2 sometime soon. Various leaks and rumors have revealed possible details about the Switch 2, and there may be more concrete information on the way.
A Reddit user known as HushPoloCaps69 has discovered an interesting detail in a recent Nintendo governance report within the company that gives more weight to the ongoing Switch 2 rumors. The governance report blatantly states that an investor meeting will discuss Nintendo's «next game console.» Based on this section of the report, it's clear that the Nintendo investor meeting has a clear focus on the future, and it looks like the Switch 2 may be a planned part of the overall discussion. A specific date for this investor meeting was not revealed.
As of now, Nintendo has yet to even confirm the existence of the Switch 2, so seeing an official mention of a follow-up console to the Switch is an exciting piece of evidence that could signal an announcement for the next Nintendo console is finally on the way. HushPoloCaps69's discovery has led to some debate among those who have seen the post. While some believe the specific details to be proof that the Switch 2 is on the way, some believe that this report is just about going over the past fiscal year and isn't talking about the future. However, the clear mention of a new console is exciting, nonetheless.
At the time of this writing, there have been 10,977 games released for the Nintendo Switch since 2017.
While Nintendo continues to be silent on its future plans, Switch 2 rumors will persist until there is an official confirmation from the company. The Switch has had quite an impressive run these past seven years, and whatever Nintendo's next console ends up being, it's almost certain to make huge waves once it eventually launches.
The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid portable and home console that aims to be the only gaming system anyone needs. The hybrid controller is an undisputed success because it provides a high degree of portable visual quality and converts easily into a home
The Nintendo Switch is now the most successful platform in history in terms of Pokemon games sold, overtaking the Game Boy and Game Boy Advance.
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