Expert Dataminer may have just confirmed new details about Switch 2

A new leak has seemingly confirmed that Nintendo's upcoming console – commonly referred to as the “Switch 2” – will feature serious hardware upgrades that gamers have been wanting for a long time: 4K resolution and mesh shaders. The speculation is fueled by the data collected Watertoon, a prominent data miner who mined the Nintendo Switch Online Playtest software for supporting information. Industry insider Necro Felipe confirmed the rumor shortly afterwards and gave the leak a certain degree of credibility.

Advances like 4K resolution and mesh shaders suggest that the next-generation console will feature an NVIDIA chipset – a chipset capable of handling 4K graphics. This would be a huge jump from the Switch's current 720p/1080p hybrid resolution, a persistent pain point for even the most ardent Switch fans. The included mesh shaders, designed to optimize performance while maintaining high visual quality on complex graphics, suggest that Nintendo's new console may be developed with processing power more comparable to that of rivals, the current PS5 and Xbox models.

The Nintendo leaks keep coming

While the leak is exciting, it only confirms speculation from industry insiders that Nintendo's next console could not only catch up with its competitors, but in some ways surpass them. A more robust chipset could not only position Switch 2 a contender for best gaming console, but a more diverse piece of technology in Nintendo's broader entertainment ecosystem. The company has expanded its intellectual property beyond games with ventures into movies, theme parks and mobile apps – developing a 4K-capable console that will immerse Nintendo lovers more effectively is a logical step.

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Nintendo remained silent about the revelations, but silence often speaks louder than words. The timing of the leak is consistent with what appears to be a larger strategy for Nintendo – an attempt to deepen relationships with third-party publishers and continue growth as a multimedia brand. More details are sure to be revealed soon, as ongoing leaks, confirmations and the upcoming holiday season set the stage for what could be Nintendo's most ambitious release ever.

Source: Twisted Voxel