Who would have thought that a forum for Nintendo leaks on Reddit would prove to be a reliable source of information for a possible successor to the Nintendo Switch? With the codename Nintendo Switch 2 and fueled by the credible leaker "Factory Uncle" from China's Nintendo production lines, the release of a new console seems to be only a matter of time. Although there is no official confirmation of an upcoming console, the evidence is piling up: hints in leaked documents, vague hints from Nintendo itself, and the targeted banning of forum users who previously shared leaks.
Factory Uncle - The Man from the Nintendo Production Line
Factory Uncle is the codename for a Chinese user on Reddit known for his accurate predictions regarding previous Switch models. His insider information comes firsthand as he works on one of Nintendo's production lines. Factory Uncle shared rumors and leaks about the release of the Switch Lite, the new Switch model, and improved battery life long before they were officially confirmed. Now, he has been banned from Reddit, reportedly at the urging of Nintendo, to keep as little information as possible about the Nintendo Switch 2 from leaking out.
British Competition Authority Confirms Possible Console
A document from the UK's Competition and Markets Authority suggests that Nintendo is working on a new console. The name of the console has been censored, but footnotes suggest that it is a device from Nintendo whose name was removed afterwards. Nintendo itself has not yet officially confirmed the existence of a new console.
New Switch Model to be Released in 2023
Another Nintendo leaker recently revealed that a more powerful Switch model is set to be released later this year. Reports suggest that this is not a completely new console, but rather a model aimed at improving hardware. It is believed that this model will be part of a product line from Nintendo to stay ahead of the competition in the next-generation console market.
Is the Release Date of the Nintendo Switch 2 Dependent on the Availability of SoC Components?
Another rumor making the rounds concerns the availability of SoC components (System on a Chip) needed to manufacture the Nintendo Switch 2. Since other console manufacturers like Sony and Microsoft also rely on these components, there could be delays in the release timeframe of the Nintendo Switch 2. However,
