NINTENDO Switch is over six years old, and fans have been looking to the future.
Rumours about a Switch successor are at an all-time high, with a new console predicted to be released next year.
There are a few improvements people want to see from the Switch 2.
As with every new Nintendo console, improvements are expected, and while we know there will be better hardware specs, everything else is up in the air.
Here are the four biggest changes we want to see from the Nintendo Switch 2.
Backwards compatibility – Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch is one of the best-selling consoles of all time, and Nintendo has said it wants to hold onto the existing user base.
The ability to play games from the existing Switch library feels like a must, with bonus points if it can also take Switch cartridges.
Even if the cartridge type is different, we’ve seen Nintendo willing to accept different types of cartridges in the past.
The Nintendo 3DS could accept both DS and 3DS games, and the DS even had a separate cartridge slot for Game Boy Advance games.
Improved Joy-Con – Nintendo Switch 2
The build quality of the Joy-Con has been a point of contention for fans, with Joy-Con drift being a common issue.
The overall build quality could do with an upgrade, including better control options when using a single Joy-Con.
The other issue that the Switch launched with is the awkward D-Pad that has separate buttons making it more difficult to use.
This was improved with the Switch Lite, but adding this to the main console versions would be huge for Nintendo.
Better resolution – Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch outputs at 720p on handheld, which is on the low end of the HD range.
It would be amazing if this could be upgraded to the 1080p that it outputs to the TV.
We would also like to see upgraded resolution for the TV, as 1080p seems like the minimum that modern gamers will accept.
While graphics aren’t the be all and end all for the Switch, increased handheld resolution would be a huge boon.
Integrated eShop – Nintendo Switch 2
At the moment the eShop app directs to the website which can lead to lag, and issues with purchases.
A true integrated app would improve in all these areas, and lead to better fluidity when you’re purchasing and downloading games.
While it might seem a small change, it will make a big difference to the user experience.
Written by Georgina Young on behalf of GLHF.
