Summary
TheNintendo Switch 2may have some kind of performance mode for handheld play, according to a newly surfaced rumor. Offering such a feature would be a rather uncharacteristic move forNintendo.
Be that as it may, the Switch 2 may shake things up a bit by offering a dedicated performance mode. That’s according to Spain-based leaker Nash Weedle, who has recently taken to Twitter to claim that Nintendo’s upcoming device will have a “performance selector” in handheld mode, citing an unnamed source with access to the console’s dev kit. This feature will supposedly allow users to choose between prioritizing game performance andSwitch 2 battery life.
A Toggleable Switch 2 Performance Mode Would Be a First for Nintendo
NoNintendo console to datehas had a performance mode that users can toggle from a menu. Be that as it may, the Switch does kind of offer something similar by supporting both docked and handheld play. When inserted into a dock, the device increases its GPU clock speed and starts outputting a 1080p resolution to a TV rather than powering its 720p display.
The specifics of this purported addition remain unclear. The only other thing that Nash Weedle claimed is that the performance mode will be exclusive to handheld play, implying that its changes will always be in effect when playing docked. As such, the feature is unlikely to be directly related to the recently confirmedSwitch 2 backward compatibility. The source of this rumor has a spotty track record with leaks, so it’s advisable to take their claims with a grain of salt.
As for the Switch 2 itself, Nintendo previously promised it will reveal its next console before the end of its current fiscal year on June 26, 2025. The company reiterated that plan in early November 2024, following its latest earnings report. It’s plausible that the Switch 2 will spend at least six months in mass production, which isn’t likely to begin before it’s officially revealed due to the high risk of factory floor leaks spoiling the surprise. Therefore, if the console isn’t announced before the end of 2024, it’s unlikely to hit the market before Q3 2025.
