With the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2, gamers and industry experts have been sharing their thoughts on social media. The overall sentiment towards the Switch 2 has been mostly positive, though some remain doubtful about its ability to handle at least one of this year’s AAA titles.
GameSpot’s Tamoor Hussain provided an analogy for the Switch and its successor.
Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski wasn’t particularly impressed by the larger size.
So, um, it’s basically just a bigger Switch now?
— Cliff Bleszinski (@therealcliffyb) January 16, 2025
Journalist Stephen Totilo contended that Nintendo made the smart choice by naming the console Switch 2, which may hopefully eliminate any confusion similar to that faced with the Wii and Wii U.
The last time Nintendo had a console that sold 100 million units, they followed it up with one that sold 14 million.
So it’s clear that the Switch 2 trailer boldly states: This Is The Bigger/Better Evolution Of The Switch You Know (not a peripheral to skip) https://t.co/jK68h3pbzO— Stephen Totilo (@stephentotilo) January 16, 2025
At least one individual found a silver lining in today’s announcement.
This reaction references the classic NES.
There have been numerous variations of this meme suggesting that the Switch and Switch 2 are quite similar.
Regarding the anticipated reveal of Mario Kart 9, one person likened it to Pixar’s Cars.
This player is notably excited about what Nintendo has in store for the future. However, not all original Switch titles may be backwards compatible with Switch 2.
Switch 2 looks absolutely stunning!
A slightly larger design aspect is welcome, the fresh color scheme is immediately iconic, and I CANNOT WAIT to see what this thing can DO!
Metroid Prime 4, new Pokémon abilities, the next 3D Mario, plus all OG Switch games upscaled??
LET’S GO pic.twitter.com/r9dKl1xZhs— Scott Tailford (@SlashLP89) January 16, 2025
Among the most awaited titles of this year, Grand Theft Auto 6 has not yet been officially confirmed for Switch 2. However, many question whether Nintendo’s new console can support it.
Nintendo has yet to announce a launch date for Switch 2, but some speculate a June release.