Nintendo has launched a trailer lastly asserting the Swap 2. The trailer, which begins with the unique Swap, regularly transforms the console into the Swap 2. Test it out beneath.
Going by the trailer, the Nintendo Swap 2 has a brand new design with extra rounded edges. The trailer additionally showcases new {hardware} options, like the brand new kickstand, which permits the console to put down at a higher angle than its predecessor.
The JoyCons even have a brand new mechanism to hook up with the Swap 2, utilizing a brand new connector that plugs instantly into the JoyCons for charging functions. There’s additionally a brand new set off mechanism to disconnect the JoyCons from the principle physique of the Swap 2. And eventually, the suitable JoyCon options a further button, the small print of that are presently unknown.
Concerning visible design, the displayed design is totally black, except for just a few colors to intensify accents. The left and proper JoyCons have blue and orange accents on the sides, and bordering the analogue sticks.
The trailer additionally offers us a fast glimpse on the new dock for the Swap 2, which options rounded corners on the prime and a lower-profile design the place extra of the console shall be seen when positioned within the dock. Very like the unique Swap, the Swap 2 may also function an attachment permitting gamers to make use of the JoyCons as a singular controller for docked gaming.
Based on the official web site, the Nintendo Swap 2 shall be absolutely backwards suitable with its predecessor, with bodily and digital copies of Swap video games supported. Nevertheless, it notes that sure titles could “not be supported” or suitable with the Swap 2. Extra particulars shall be revealed later, however not less than Nintendo Swap On-line customers can nonetheless run the service.
A extra in-depth take a look at the console and its capabilities shall be revealed throughout a brand new Nintendo Direct on April 2. Following the showcase, cities worldwide can go hands-on, because of the Nintendo Swap 2 Expertise. Head right here for extra particulars.
It’s price noting that, regardless of lastly giving us a take a look at the Swap 2, Nintendo hasn’t but introduced any video games for the console. This traces up with beforehand reported rumours that indicated that this announcement can be primarily targeted on the {hardware} of the Swap 2.
Different corporations, nonetheless, are rumoured to be engaged on video games for the Swap 2. Ubisoft, as an illustration, is rumoured to have greater than six ports for a few of its newer titles, together with Murderer’s Creed Mirage and the upcoming Murderer’s Creed Shadows, within the works. Swap 2 ports of visually spectacular titles, like Steel Gear Strong Delta: Snake Eater, Last Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth, and Flight Simulator 2024 are additionally rumoured to be in improvement.
The brand new console can be rumoured to wish a higher-voltage charger for docked gaming.
