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[IAmRei]

people are so thirst now Nintendo, come on...
i usually take grain salt for rumor, but i hope it's true, trully hope...

 

[lughnasadh123]

Can't wait to end the cycle of rumor about a rumor to reveal a new rumor.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

 

[Markio128]

It’ll look just like a Switch innit.

 

[GoldenEye98]

ehhh....do we really need a hardware introduction video for Switch 2?...it's far from a novel concept anymore...

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

I would laugh so hard if the hardware ends up being something completely different from what all the leaks suggested.

 

[Warspite]

Should see the announcement of the announcement tomorrow then? Usually happens on Tuesdays.

If its going to happen on the 16th you would expect to see something on the 15th like, "Join us tomorrow as we reveal" ect, so we don't need to wait to Thursday to find out if this is going to happen.

You would think they would want a couple of days hype before reveal.

 

[HerjansEagleFeeder]

ehhh....do we really need a hardware introduction video for Switch 2?...it's far from a novel concept anymore...

Were gonna get 5 minutes of Nintendo smelling their own farts, showing nothing we haven't seen before, which will feel like 50 minutes. Zero games. Then, to top it off, a promise of a games reveal two months later. Please be excited.

 

[Kagoshima_Luke]

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

I’m waiting.

Not buying anything switch 1 till I know what’s going on with either new versions on switch 2 or nice upres for these titles

Yeah you’re right, I gotta stay strong. I waited this long, need to keep myself pure for just a few more months.

 

[Robb]

Upscaling about to do some heavy lifting

 

[R6Rider]

That's my birthday

Mine too!

 

[Soapbox Killer]

Nate is very reliable and Thursday is a day where Nintendo shows stuff normally. Also, splitting hardware and software announcements is a very smart marketing tric. People will be hyped as F while waiting for the next Direct. The internet will be Nintendo's for 2 months in a row.

Nintendo playing this one very smart.

I think they have to show some gameplay footage or it will feel incredibly anticlimactic if the leaks are even 75% accurate. Can’t get hype for shit we have basically known for weeks if not months.

Not saying they have to blowout all the software here, not even close but it better not just be a high production value presentation of the shit we already know.

 

[Crm114]

Wonder if they’ve cooked up any innovative things that will influence other companies too. Innovative Nintendo is fun, would suck if it’s just upgraded hardware.

They’ll prob have a couple things up their sleeves.

 

[Efren is G.O.A.T.]

Nate is very reliable and Thursday is a day where Nintendo shows stuff normally. Also, splitting hardware and software announcements is a very smart marketing tric. People will be hyped as F while waiting for the next Direct. The internet will be Nintendo's for 2 months in a row.

Nintendo playing this one very smart.

I'd like to discuss this because from my perspective if they only showcase the console and its specs, only enthusiasts like us are gonna get excited, soccer moms and their kids who don't know how to interpret specs won't give a fuck so how can they get hyped without seeing games run on it?

I do understand your last point though about Internet being Nintendo's bitch for 2 months.

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

1/16/26....are you ready for the reveal?

 

[Tarin02543]

The mouse rumour seems far fetched

 

[MacReady13]

Until gaming's Nostradamus, the mighty Mr Grubb gives us a date, I think we better hold our ass cheeks together as we won't know anything concrete until the guru talks.

 

[Euler007]

Finally a rival for the PS4 Pro.

 

[cormack12]

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

That's my birthday

Happy birthday.

 

[deriks]

Just redo the original Switch reveal. That shit was amazing

 

[digital_ghost]

i heard Mario galaxy 3 is coming this year for sw2.

Someone knock me out until march.

 

[wvnative]

 

[LordOcidax]

Ok, this looks like an confirmation from Pyoro

 

[Robb]

Someone knock me out until march.

 

[hemo memo]

Just redo the original Switch reveal. That shit was amazing

I'm expecting more of this

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Supposedly getting Switch 2 game from the Xbox show but who knows

 

[Calverz]

Supposedly getting Switch 2 game from the Xbox show but who knows

South of midnight? Or whatever this mystery game is? Cough….oblivion…..cough

 

[Davevil]

I would laugh so hard if the hardware ends up being something completely different from what all the leaks suggested.

how ? it's impossible

 

[ElFenomeno]

This Xbox reveal will be amazing.

 

[Hudo]

I hope they'll show at least some footage of games.

Ngl, it feels kinda useless to announce a gaming device when you don't talk about the games. No one gives a shit about the consoles themselves.

 

[TikiLagoonSam]

Very disappointing if no games are shown since the console has virtually fully leaked UNLESS they say “ and all your original Switch games will be 4K 60 fps on Switch 2” then I’ll be ok with it.

 

[clarky]

Supposedly getting Switch 2 game from the Xbox show but who knows

Wild if xbox are the first to show a switch 2 game. Can't see it.

 

[dragonyeuw]

The timeline is:
-Jan 16: Hardware introduction video, less that 5 minutes, no big focus on software
-Mid/late February: Console presentation featuring software lineup, price features and services deep dive
-Late may (maybe June?): worldwide relase

The reveal will effectively kill Switch sales (at least until/ unless Nintendo seriously drops MSRP), and they're gonna want to start off their next fiscal year with a bang, which likely means April 1st or thereabouts. If this thing is finally ready to go there's not much point in delaying it till May/June.

 

[TikiLagoonSam]

Wild if xbox are the first to show a switch 2 game. Can't see it.

I think Indiana Jones & an exact release date will be announced for Switch 2 at the xbox show since its already been announced for PS5 without a date. My dream would be them also announcing the Master Chief Collection for Switch 2 at this thing. It’s the only reason I still have an xbox hooked up to my tv.

 

[saintjules]

You would think they would want a couple of days hype before reveal.

I don't think they need a few days of ramp up honestly. Everyone on Earth will know about this reveal when it happens.

 

[CobraAB]

It does seems like it.

Well, 8 years anyways....

And that nVidia Tegra X1 chip is really almost 10 years old.

I believe it came out in the nVidia Shield TV in like May 2015!

 

[hemo memo]

The system is essentially just a more powerful Switch. Why would they go for a two-part reveal strategy? This doesn't make sense.

 

[TheAmazingSpiderMan]

 

[StereoVsn]

Just let me get my pre order in...Take my money and make me buy an OLED later you TWATS!

I find this super annoying. I mean yes, I will do the same, but in 2025 they could have had a damn OLED screen in there.

I guess my kids will enjoy their “new” IPS switch 2 in 2027 or so!

Well, to be fair, MK9 will be played on the basement TV all the time either way.

 

[popeutlal]

I suspect pre-ordering this thing will be hell.

Damn bots will be grabbing it faster than my ass can hit the order button.

 

[Oberstein]

Spoiler

A launch trailer for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

 

[lestar]

be ready for a Lego switch with an alarm clock

 

[Shaki12345]

The system is essentially just a more powerful Switch. Why would they go for a two-part reveal strategy? This doesn't make sense.

How do you know? Have you seen the reveal?

 

[KU_]

My body is Reggie.

 

[E-Cat]

Watch it not have DLSS

 

[Elios83]

If true I guess they don't want to lose control on the message with all the leaks, but no games means they're still not quite ready.

 

[E-Cat]

Dawn of the zeroeth day

 

[Little Mac]

Glad it’s finally being revealed but, If the rumors are true, it’s a shame the software showcase isn’t til next month.