The Switch 2 could come with a big upgrade over the original console

An industry rumor is spreading that Nintendo Switch the successor will be a huge upgrade over the original console. The Nintendo Switch hardware is already over 7 years old and is showing its age in terms of performance, especially compared to current generation consoles.

The next Nintendo console has already been confirmed to be an iteration of the Switch's current design. Rumors have spread all over the internet about what it might look like and what features it might have. Nintendo also confirmed that older Switch games will still work on the next console, allowing fans to continue playing their favorite Switch games on updated hardware.

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Based on leaks about production for the next Nintendo console, more rumors have spread that the Switch 2 will receive a huge upgrade in power over the original Switch. As noted by ComicBook, compared to the original Switch's 4GB of RAM, the next Switch is said to have 12GB of RAMa 3x upgrade on the current console. For those who don't know, RAM is short for Random Access Memory, a high-speed form of computer memory that can get information to the processor faster. More RAM usually results in a smoother gaming experience, allowing for higher graphics rendering, more on-screen assets, etc.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to have 3 times the RAM of its predecessor

One of the biggest problems with the current Switch iteration is its lack of processing power. Frame rates have been incredibly low for games like Pokemon Scarlet and Violetwith fans very vocal about the console's aging hardware. Games like Minecraft on the Switch still has major performance issues, with the console's weak processor partly to blame. If the new Switch 2 has a better processor and the rumored 3x RAM upgrade, it will undoubtedly increase the performance of these types of games by a very noticeable amount.

The Switch 2 is expected to come pretty close to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X in terms of what it can handle, albeit a bit weaker. For gamers who have been playing on the same Switch for years, it will be a very noticeable improvement. Games are expected to have a higher resolution, have more details on the screen, better lighting, higher frame rates and more. Fans of Nintendo can look forward to having a portable powerhouse of a machine that they can also use on their TV. The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be revealed sometime next year, so gamers should stay tuned for upcoming news.

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The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid console launched in 2017, which can be played in handheld mode or docked to a television. The Switch Lite, a handheld model, followed in 2019, with an OLED update coming in 2021.