Nintendo will equip Nintendo Switch 2 with 12GB of memory

Several days ago, reports emerged that Nintendo, at Gamescom 2023, had extended invitations to a multitude of game developers, unveiling behind closed doors its next-generation gaming console, colloquially referred to as the “Nintendo Switch 2.” Notably, the device showcased the “Matrix Awakens Unreal Engine 5 Tech Demo,” harnessing both ray tracing and DLSS technology.

Necro Felipe, Chief Editor at Universo Nintendo, disclosed that Nintendo had activated DLSS 3.1 in the “Matrix Awakens Unreal Engine 5 Tech Demo,” contrary to some media claims of it being DLSS 3.5. Additionally, the Nintendo Switch 2 will boast a 12GB memory. Nintendo has also patented a novel controller design, addressing the widely criticized issue of joystick drift.

Should these revelations hold true, they indicate a substantial leap in the hardware specifications of the Nintendo Switch 2. While its 12GB memory may lag behind the 16GB found in the current flagship consoles of Sony and Microsoft, it vastly surpasses the 4GB of the original Nintendo Switch. With the integration of ray tracing and DLSS technology, it not only aligns with contemporary trends but also offers developers greater latitude in game design.

According to prior speculations, the Nintendo Switch 2 will utilize a custom T239 SoC from NVIDIA, tailored from the Orin design. Its CPU may comprise 8 or 12 cores, leveraging the Arm Cortex-A78AE (Hercules) cores. The GPU, anchored in the Ampere architecture, could potentially feature 2048 CUDA cores and may also support AV1. The device is expected to be equipped with a 720P OLED display, providing 10bit HDR and 4K@60Hz output through an HDMI 2.1 port, while also accommodating a 256GB UHS-II SD card.