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There's a draft of this article

There is a less complete draft of this article in draftspace at Draft:Nintendo Switch 2. If someone could merge any non-overlapping content into this article and BLAR that'd be awesome. Toadspike 14:28, 16 January 2025 (UTC)

Should this article even exist right now?

I think we might need a more formal discussion on this, but I think this article makes more sense as a draft for now than a fullblown article. TotallynotWario (talk) 14:55, 16 January 2025 (UTC)

It's far too soon given the lack of technical details. Even what's being reported in the press now reads as highly speculative and guessing at things. It should stay a redirect until April 2 or if Nintendo releases more concrete details on the unit before then Masem (t) 14:59, 16 January 2025 (UTC)
In the most technical sense, I believe its probably WP:TOOSOON, but I also believe its going to be next to impossible to enforce or get a consensus on that now that its officially announced, so I'm working on maintaining it rather than eliminating it. Sergecross73 msg me 15:53, 16 January 2025 (UTC)
Although there is virtually no official information available yet, I don't see it as a major problem either when we already have a main article. All the background information, rumors, and reactions, even if some of them may not be worth mentioning, make the content long enough to kinda justify an own article. Maxeto0910 (talk) 16:07, 16 January 2025 (UTC)
For now I guess it would make sense to have an article just for the Switch 2, but it shouldn't have a bunch of speculation and rumours. Maybe the article could mention everything in the trailer and everything officially stated by Nintendo so far? After the Nintendo Direct on April 2nd we could add more details. It just doesn't make sense to have an article this big so early. Connor7184 (talk) 19:08, 17 January 2025 (UTC)
In a general sense, rumors and speculation are acceptable to have in there, if they're verified by a reliable sources and shown with proper context (ie making it clear they're a rumor.) That said, the article does need clean up and reworking, its just a bit hard at the moment because there are so many people making so many edits. It'll be easier down the line when things calm down and stabilize more. Sergecross73 msg me 19:16, 17 January 2025 (UTC)

Denouncing obviously false rumors

I think this article needs to make early rumors, like the dual screen rumor, that are mentioned, obviously debunked. The final Switch 2 has a single screen like the original. Maddox121 ForgotHisPassword (talk) 15:31, 16 January 2025 (UTC)

It never states them as fact, it only mentions them as rumors to begin with. Though yes, some of this sort of junk can just be trimmed out altogether. Sergecross73 msg me 15:45, 16 January 2025 (UTC)

Adding an Announcement/Reveal Section

Add a announcement section within or standalone; similar to the spanish version of this article (and others), I think it's not amazing that the reveal trailer itself is not given a distinction in the history section and is not even in the hardware section, furthermore it would separate leaks from the official announcements cleanly.

as its a big change i'd thought i'd ask here first Daniel (strangestuff) (talk) 16:23, 16 January 2025 (UTC)

WP tries to avoid significant coverage of announcements themselves, even usually downplaying the date. Once all is said and done the announcement aspects are typically of trivial importance. — Masem (t) 16:30, 16 January 2025 (UTC)
It was more as a way to differentiate between rumours and official news, but I'll wait until there is more to seperate Daniel (strangestuff) (talk) 16:36, 16 January 2025 (UTC)

Future cleanup thoughts

It'll likely be impossible to do much in these first days, with the insane traffic and passerby edits happening, but eventually, we'll need to overhaul the article. There's a lot of overlap between sections and even repeated points in the same sections at time. Sergecross73 msg me 17:51, 16 January 2025 (UTC)

Once the hardware specs are out, that whole section will need to be flushed and rewritten.
There are some points in the history section that can be cleaned up and less proseliney — Masem (t) 18:06, 16 January 2025 (UTC)
Agreed. I've tried some, but I can't spend much more than 20-30 seconds on an edit or a get bombarded with edit conflicts, so I figured I'd just start an area to discuss future plans when things settle down a bit. Sergecross73 msg me 18:30, 16 January 2025 (UTC)
not worth going through getting semi-extended i take it? Daniel (strangestuff) (talk) 19:35, 16 January 2025 (UTC)
No, not yet. There's a lot of edits, and some are misguided...but they seem to largely be in good-faith. There's hasn't been much in the way of vandalism that I've noticed. Sergecross73 msg me 20:14, 16 January 2025 (UTC)
I was originally hoping we could keep this as a draft, but I doubt that will happen at this point, but we can work on improving it between now and the direct. TotallynotWario (talk) 04:53, 17 January 2025 (UTC)

"An update from Nintendo" listed at Redirects for discussion

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Game console generations

Nintendo Switch 2, like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, is a ninth-generation gaming console! --Peter20040319 (talk) 11:56, 17 January 2025 (UTC)

What source do you have that lists the Switch 2 as a ninth generation console? Masem (t) 12:26, 17 January 2025 (UTC)
Wii U was a failed product, so Nintendo Switch is an eighth-generation game console like PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. --Peter20040319 (talk) 12:29, 17 January 2025 (UTC)
That's not a source. Sergecross73 msg me 12:45, 17 January 2025 (UTC)
Why is the Switch 8th generation and not 9th? Nintendo’s timing for console releases is now out of sync with the other guys. QuarioQuario54321 (talk) 15:21, 17 January 2025 (UTC)
Because we have reliable sources that placed it in the 8th, not the 9th. Masem (t) 15:49, 17 January 2025 (UTC)
The way I recall it, you initially had no sources and only reached the decision you did via consensus, which was then referred to by external media, which you then recursively used as your sources to retroactively back up that consensus. Let's not jump the gun this time. I'd personally posit Switch 2 as the first Gen10 console (similar to Switch being the first Gen9, which later bore true as the majority of its lifespan has now been spent competing against PS5/X|S rather than PS4/Xbone), but I'll at least agree to not declare a generation at all for the time being, rather than end up forming original research out of a vote again.VinLAURiA (talk) 07:46, 18 January 2025 (UTC)
That linked discussion only happened after about a year and enough sources to be able to say that many sources placed the Switch in the 8th generation. So no, that was not original research in that consensus discussion. Masem (t) 14:03, 18 January 2025 (UTC)
Per WP:V, we need a reliable sources that directly calls Switch 2 9th gen. Without that, it can't even be considered for the article. Sergecross73 msg me 12:29, 17 January 2025 (UTC)

Nintendo’s game consoles focus on gaming fun rather than performance. The performance of Nintendo Switch 2 is similar to that of PlayStation 4 Pro, and should not be as good as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S! --Peter20040319 (talk) 13:31, 17 January 2025 (UTC)

We're not asking for your explanation, we're asking for sources that directly verify 9th gen. Like we need something like an IGN source that very literally says "Switch 2 is 9th generation." Sergecross73 msg me 13:37, 17 January 2025 (UTC)
I hope the administrators of Misplaced Pages are not people with high-functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome who maliciously block other people's well-intentioned edits... --Peter20040319 (talk) 13:46, 17 January 2025 (UTC)
I would suggest that you stop your personal attacks as you did here, here, here, and above. — Paper9oll (🔔 • 📝) 13:49, 17 January 2025 (UTC)
No, the admin are people who are explaining the very basics of the website's policy to you. What you're describing is original research, and not allowed. You need to be writing according to what sources say, not your own personal analysis. Sergecross73 msg me 13:54, 17 January 2025 (UTC)

Draft Switch 2 game list

I've started a draft at Draft:List of Nintendo Switch 2 games, for anyone who wishes to contribute.

As I mention on it's talk page:

  1. It will almost certainly be WP:TOOSOON to publish this draft until the April 2, 2025 Nintendo Direct. Please don't attempt to, as it'll almost certainly be deleted or sent back to draft space if done too early.
  2. The "rumored" section is not ever intended to ever be published as is, its just for helping building and prepare the list for when it is ready to be published in April. We can prep entries, and simply "move them over" as they're confirmed. But again, only when its a draft.

Input is welcome, its very much so a work in progress. Sergecross73 msg me 16:34, 17 January 2025 (UTC)

Image of Switch 2 from trailer

Should we add a screenshot or image of the Switch 2 from the trailer to this article? I don't know where in the article would be best fit for including an image of the Switch 2, but I just feel it should be included in here somewhere. Connor7184 (talk) 19:04, 17 January 2025 (UTC)

Given it will be out within the year, no, since there is a reasonable likelihood a free image of the unit will be had in a relatively short time, and thus a non-free image from the trailer would fail WP:NFCC#1 Masem (t) 20:51, 17 January 2025 (UTC)
Ok. Just wasn't sure. Connor7184 (talk) 21:05, 17 January 2025 (UTC)

Will Mii Maker return to Switch 2?

Question to ask is how will Miis return to Switch 2? Like will they did the same thing like hiding the mii maker like the original switch? And will some Nintendo Switch 2 games (Hoping for a new Mario Kart game on Switch 2) be Mii playable? Rod14 (talk) 19:44, 18 January 2025 (UTC)

"Backward compatibility" parameter in infobox

We should probably write "Most Nintendo Switch games" and add an explanatory note clarifying that some Switch games may not be compatible or fully supported according to Nintendo. Once more info is available, we can expand the note to include concrete reasons. Maxeto0910 (talk) 19:55, 18 January 2025 (UTC)

I don't think that's necessary at the moment. Not every Game Boy (Color) game works on the GBA but we don't clarify that in the Game Boy Advance article. I think we should wait until further clarification from Nintendo. JOEBRO 19:58, 18 January 2025 (UTC)
Seconded. Infobox is just broad strokes, and the body covers this detail. Sergecross73 msg me 20:01, 18 January 2025 (UTC)
1) This is the first time I've heard the info that the GBA is not compatible with some GB and GBC games. In the "Games" section of the GBA article, it specifically states that the GBA is compatible with "all earlier Game Boy titles", so either the article or your comparison is wrong. And talking about taking another article for reference: The PlayStation 5 article has my suggestion for this article implemented, stating that "Almost all PlayStation 4 games and PlayStation VR games" are backward compatible.
2) We already have the information that some Switch games may not be compatible or fully supported confirmed by Nintendo. I can see no good reason for being silent about this fact. I think there's no need to "wait until further clarification from Nintendo". Simply writing "Nintendo Switch" in the backward compatibility parameter is an oversimplification and misleading. Maxeto0910 (talk) 20:08, 18 January 2025 (UTC)
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