In an investor call, Nintendo acknowledged that the consoles don't look that different on the surface

Nintendo Is Very Aware That Switch 2 Looks Pretty Similar To Original Switch

In an investor call, Nintendo acknowledged that the consoles don't look that different on the surface

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Now Playing: Everything You Need To Know From The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

Furukawa also explained that the Switch 2 is meant to allow Nintendo to continue innovating in gameplay and software. He noted that the original Switch's processing power has become an obstacle for game developers working with the platform. "Over the course of these eight years and counting," he stated, "it has become necessary to increase hardware processing performance in order for software developers to realize one of Nintendo's most valued tenets: offering new gameplay experiences. Thus, this time we decided to design the hardware with enhanced processing capability."

During the earnings call, Nintendo executives additionally addressed the looming threat of tariffs, mentioning that US tariff policy could cost the company tens of millions of dollars in forecasted revenue. This number may shift in light of continued changes in US trade policy, but Nintendo has been open about how the uncertainty caused by trade shifts have impacted the company's plans for the Switch 2 launch.

Switch 2 launches on June 5, and preorders are underway. The console costs considerably more than its predecessor, a change that Nintendo has said may pose an obstacle for widespread early adoption. Despite this, Switch 2 preorders quickly sold out at US merchants, and there is no indication yet of when there might be a restock.

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