Tech Enthusiasts Revive Nostalgia with In-Depth Analysis of the ‘Swap 2’ Motherboard from the Legendary Fat ‘Layton’

Since the discovery of the supposed ‘Switch 2’ motherboard online, enthusiasts have been buzzing with theories about the features of the forthcoming modern Nintendo console.

In fact, one could argue that many fans might effortlessly transition into Professor Layton’s new apprentice, if they choose to. The depth of analysis surrounding these topics is genuinely astounding, and considering how close we are to a potential reveal of this device, we are starting to ponder whether all this speculation is worthwhile.

It is challenging, however. User zcomuto over on Reddit has offered a detailed, albeit fascinating analysis of the motherboard based on the images that surfaced online (thanks, Game Ranx). This individual suggests that the Nvidia chip is likely fabricated by Samsung and is essentially Nvidia’s 8nm ‘Ampere’ architecture, first introduced back in 2020. This technology has since been overshadowed by the ‘Lovelace’ architecture in 2022, which has stirred some concerns among users online regarding a potential power deficit in the Switch 2.

In reality, many are wishing that the Switch 2 would employ 5nm or even 3nm chips, instead of the 8nm chip that zcomuto appears to have discovered. The numerical values might seem insignificant from a technical standpoint and are often used as marketing buzzwords; however, in simple terms, the smaller the number, the more advanced the chip, featuring higher transistor density, increased performance, and reduced power consumption.

Nevertheless, it is crucial to note that the Switch 2 might also utilize DLSS upscaling technology to enhance the resolution of its games, potentially alleviating concerns regarding its use of Nvidia’s ‘Ampere’ chip.

Besides that, zcomuto has additionally surmised that, based on previous leaks, the storage chip is likely a 256 GB UFS-1 (the specific text in the image, however, is unreadable), which would represent a significant upgrade compared to the current Switch lineup, which has a maximum capacity of 64GB. We have also reportedly received information about two 6 GB LPDDR5x RAM modules operating in dual-channel mode, totaling 12GB of RAM. The 256GB storage and 12GB RAM have been speculated for some time, but apparently, if confirmed, these motherboard images could indeed validate this information.

Finally, it appears that the card reader in the Switch 2 is expected to support both Switch and Switch 2 games. It has been verified that Switch games will be entirely playable due to backward compatibility, so unless there is a separate reader designated for Switch 2 games (similar to how the DS had a