Following the information provided yesterday by Spanish Vandal, who said that he was informed by accessory manufacturers about the size of the Nintendo Switch 2 and the new magnetic controllers, we now have more unofficial information about the next console from Nintendo, which this time comes from China.
Albilibili enhances What Vandal shared about the controllers that connect to the Nintendo Switch 2 screen via magnets (we still don't even know the official name of the console, which will allegedly only arrive in 2025), but it adds more information about the controls and compatibility with cartridges from the console current, as well as on the screen.
This unofficial Chinese source says that the Nintendo Switch 2 will have an 8-inch screen, capable of running games at up to 1080p resolution in portable mode, but if you connect it to a monitor via the Dock, it will still have a USB-C port, which will be able to Supports images with resolutions up to 4K.
The Switch 2 will be compatible with the current console's Joy-Con and Pro controllers, it will be compatible with games on the current Switch and you'll also be able to put cartridges in it, but you won't be able to use cartridges from the new console in the current console.
BilliBili also says that like the controller itself, the new Joy-Cons will be larger, magnetically attached, with metal SL and SR buttons. Additionally, each new Joy-Con will have a new button on its back and a new button below the home button.
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