RUMOR: Nintendo Switch 2: 8-Inch LCD Screen Expected in 2024, Analyst Reports

The gaming community is eagerly anticipating new developments from Nintendo, and recent rumors suggest that the much-discussed Switch 2 could be on the horizon.

According to a Bloomberg report citing Omdia analyst Hiroshi Hayase, Nintendo's next console iteration, commonly referred to as the Nintendo Switch 2, is expected to feature an 8-inch LCD screen. Hayase, known for his research on company supply chains specializing in small and medium displays, provides a credible basis for these claims.

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New Omdia Analyst Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors Surface

The official X post can be found below. This links to a recent Bloomberg report citing Omdia.

The company has been tight-lipped about any potential successor, but expectations have narrowed to this year's holiday period for the release of the next generation. - Bloomberg

Additionally, Bloomberg's article highlights a data point in Sharp Corp's prior report of "working closely with the maker of an upcoming console that was then at the R&D stage." Sharp, specifically, would be supplying LCD panels to the devices; if linked to Nintendo, this would line up with the latest findings for the Switch 2.

Current State of the Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors

As of now, Nintendo has not officially confirmed these rumors, and their spokespersons have remained silent on the matter. Despite the lack of official confirmation, the source's credibility lends weight to these speculations.

It's important to note that the current Nintendo Switch OLED model boasts a 7-inch screen with a resolution of 1280 x 720, marking the proposed new model as a potential upgrade in screen size.

Previous Rumors: $400 Price Point, Backwards Compatability, and More

Adding to the intrigue, another analyst earlier this month suggested that the Switch 2 could be released within this year with a price tag around $400, per a Taiwanese manufacturing group. This aligns with statements earlier this month from Dr. Serkan Toto, CEO of Kantan Games, where he also pointed to a $400 price point and 2024 release.

While these rumors are compelling, they remain unconfirmed, and fans are advised to wait for an official announcement from Nintendo for any concrete details.

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