A notable Chinese Weibo user, known for accurately predicting the entire June Nintendo Direct lineup earlier this year, has sparked speculation about Nintendo’s next console, possibly called the Switch 2.
On December 21, the leaker started a mysterious countdown using Fibonacci sequence numbers, which is expected to end on January 8. Considering its previous claim that the Switch 2 could be announced in January, this has generated excitement that Nintendo could reveal the console on that date. .
The leaker also shared possible release schedules for the Switch 2. In a post on November 23, they stated that the console would launch in March 2024, with an estimated shipment of 650,000 units in the first month worldwide. This suggests a faster launch strategy compared to the original Nintendo Switch, which sold around 2.74 million units during its launch period.
To add to the credibility, a new post on December 6 pointed to reports of Foxconn’s November financial data, which supposedly confirms the assembly and shipping of the Switch 2. According to the leaker, Nintendo has already started stocking these units, unlike its usual pre-launch production. approach.
Fans were eagerly awaiting the successor to the Nintendo Switch. There is no official confirmation about its name, but Nintendo has assured that they will announce a successor to the Nintendo Switch before the end of the current fiscal year, which ends on March 31, 2025. If the leaker is right, an announcement is expected. in January.
The leaker also mentioned that the console will launch in March, mirroring the announcement and release schedule of the original Nintendo Switch. Only time will tell if these leaks are true. Due to the delay in the announcement, many third-party accessory manufacturers for Nintendo Switch 2 have already shared leaked designs of the console.
