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[Dorfdad]

- 12 GB RAM (two 6 GB 7500 MT/s LPDDR5 modules)
- 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage
- Seems like both the console will include a built-in microphone (and thus maybe controllers too?)

Seems to be a pretty big jump in all specs over switch 1 of true.

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[StereoVsn]

256GB for a modern console isn’t a lot. I am really interested to see their new cartridge format.

 

[MayauMiao]

2 mics? I'm assuming for each of the 2 controllers. Maybe some sort of game require 2 players to receive different audio in some sort of quiz like game.

 

[Dorfdad]

256GB for a modern console isn’t a lot. I am really interested to see their new cartridge format.

True but look at switch what 32-64? I forget it was shit. Hopefully they allow us to add our own

 

[Buggy Loop]

Seems to be a pretty big jump in all specs over switch 1 of true.

Well yea

While even Nvidia's chip is ready for years now, based on Ampere with maybe a few tweaks here and there, Its a huge leap over Tegra X1.

Should be close to other mobile chipsets we see though in the same price range. Snapdragon's XR2 Gen 2 found in Quest 3, etc.

It's old by Nvidia standard (Nintendo is cheap), but it'll have quite a punch I think. These handheld platforms were handicapped by windows OS and API, A near to the metal Nvidia API and just software suite like DLSS is probably gonna put this device as the best graphics you'll see on a mobile platform for a while.

 

[bender]

Was hoping for 16, glad it isn't 8.

 

[Chiggs]

12GBs of RAM is more than the M4 iPad Pro 256 and 512 models come with.

 

[Gambit2483]

True but look at switch what 32-64? I forget it was shit. Hopefully they allow us to add our own

There will definitely be SD card support. Nintendo has almost single-handedly been keeping SanDisk in business with the Switch these last 8 years.

 

[T4keD0wN]

12GBs of RAM is more than the M4 iPad Pro 256 and 512 models come with.

Yes, but not really, you see those 8gb models are similar to 16gb from other vendors so thats still more than 12. /s

 

[bender]

Yes, but not really, you see those 8gb models are similar to 16gb from other vendors so thats still more than 12. /s

 

[tkscz]

7500MT/s? Correct me if I'm wrong but LPDDR5 maxes out at 6400 MT/s right? That would have to be LPDDR5X to support those speeds.

 

[onQ123]

Nas only needed 1 Mic

 

[Chiggs]

7500MT/s? Correct me if I'm wrong but LPDDR5 maxes out at 6400 MT/s right? That would have to be LPDDR5X to support those speeds.

Yep. The Lenovo Legion Go uses 16GB LPDDR5X RAM operating at 7500MHz.

 

[Audiophile]

Samsung has LPDDR5X 48Gb @ 7.5Gbps via a 64-Bit bus for 6GB @ 60GB/s

So two of those over a 128-Bit Bus would put you at 12GB LPDDR5X @ 120GB/s.

...I think, I'm kinda tired, lol.


EDIT:

Two of these for 120GB/s: https://semiconductor.samsung.com/dram/lpddr/lpddr5x/k3kl2l20dm-jgct/

Or one of these if they wanna skimp and go for a meagre 60GB/s: https://semiconductor.samsung.com/dram/lpddr/lpddr5x/k3kl4l40dm-bgct/

For reference, Steam Deck is 88GB/s and Steam Deck OLED is 102.4GB/s.

 

[RoboFu]

12 gigs would be fantastic.

 

[hybrid_birth]

Brb going to switch 2 my main chick.

I expect a lot of Switch 2 memes.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

Was hoping for 16, glad it isn't 8.

It'll be two Switches duct taped together with 16 GB DDR5 RAM and you will be happy

 

[Zuzu]

12gbs should be good

 

[Miyazaki’s Slave]

I would assume that it’s 16gb of ram in total but 4gb of that is dedicated to gpu support.

Hope so anyway!

 

[Dorfdad]

I would assume that it’s 16gb of ram in total but 4gb of that is dedicated to gpu support.

Hope so anyway!

No it would be 12 total with 4 given to the OS this is Nintendo we aren’t eating good. but I hope your right I didn’t even think of this would be a big fat meh if it’s only 8 for the gpu and processor

 

[Dacvak]

This seems like wishful thinking. I’m currently on a plane and can’t really load website well, what’s the source of this leak?

I’d be pretty happy with 12gb at those speeds, though. Hope it’s true!

 

[The Mad Draklor]

If true, then it'll be a pleasant surprise. I would like it to be true since RAM bandwidth is the biggest bottleneck for handheld systems.

 

[AJUMP23]

More power.


As long as I can use my weird phone app for online gaming communication.

 

[Astral Dog]

12GB is good if true, i don't think it needs 16 when its going to be slightly above a PS4 if the rumors are true

now its probably going to be around 10GB for games,when PS4 uses 5 we will see

 

[MaestroMike]

Less is more Day 1

 

[RoboFu]

Don't forget the current switch only has 4 gigs of ram with maybe 1 gig for the os if that. 12 would be enough to get this gen ports easily.

 

[Gaiff]

No it would be 12 total with 4 given to the OS this is Nintendo we aren’t eating good. but I hope your right I didn’t even think of this would be a big fat meh if it’s only 8 for the gpu and processor

4GB for the OS sounds like a lot. I would assume more something along the lines of 2.5.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

This seems like wishful thinking. I’m currently on a plane and can’t really load website well, what’s the source of this leak?

I’d be pretty happy with 12gb at those speeds, though. Hope it’s true!

I expect 8 GB and I'm fine with that

 

[Fake]

8GB is my bet. Or else will end up super expensive.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

UFS 3.1 isn't bad. People who were expecting PCIe were expecting too much.

I wonder what the storage expansion will use. SD Express seems like the most likely thing. I would be shocked if it used regular SD like Switch 1.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

8GB is my bet. Or else will end up super expensive.

Yeah that 12 GB RAM rumor sounds like it comes from a Switch 2 Developer Kit

 

[THE DUCK]

Don't forget the current switch only has 4 gigs of ram with maybe 1 gig for the os if that. 12 would be enough to get this gen ports easily.

Wasn't 12gb of ram the on series s declared "crippling" for current gen games? Now it's ok now?

 

[Magic Carpet]

Will 12 allow Baldurs Gate 3 split screen.

 

[MrA]

Wasn't 12gb of ram the on series s declared "crippling" for current gen games? Now it's ok now?

series s has 10 gb of ram,2 reserved for os,

 

[THE DUCK]

series s has 10 gb of ram,2 reserved for os,

So the extra 2gb means no issues?

 

[GigaBowser]

 

[MrA]

So the extra 2gb means no issues?

likely 1 GB reserved for OS as well, so 25 to 38% more ram is substantial, plus a single target, not an extra target with parity clauses against another target with more ram

 

[Unknown Soldier]

series s has 10 gb of ram,2 reserved for os,

Also the Switch 'Horizon OS' is very lightweight, almost all the 12 GB could be for games

 

[alucard0712_rus]

Almost too good to be true

 

[VolticArchangel]

12 GB might sound good in 2024, but launching in 2025 and towards it's lifecycle, it would be abysmal in 2033 when their next-next gen Switch 3 launches.

16 GB LPDDR5X should have been the norm, even for a company like Nintendo that cheaps out on hardware for margins over BoM.

It's going to be the same shit like Witcher 3 downgraded, but now current gen or next-gen (PS6 and Xbox Next) ports like Witcher 4 by Saber, where handheld runs at sub-1080p, and DLSS'd to 4K when docked on TV out.

 

[Kenpachii]

Should be 16gb minimum, 12gb is low.

 

[lh032]

4k screaming audio?

 

[F31 Leopard]

I hope they bring back Streetpass.

 

[Boss Man]

A more powerful Switch is so boring.

Every Nintendo console I don’t like goes on to be super successful though.

 

[Panajev2001a]

8 GB of RAM lasting till say 2031-2035 . 12 GB or better 16 GB should be doable. Basic Steam Deck had 16 GB at launch, less than that and even 16 GB will be a big bottleneck in a few years.

 

[plank]

This is comes from customs shipping data available to the public online , technically not a rumor.

 

[SegaSnatcher]

120GB/s memory bandwidth would be a huge jump from current Switch's 25GB/s. Devs will be much happier working with that + the additional 8GBs of ram.

 

[CrustyBritches]

16GB would be ideal, but 12GB is still decent. Devs are used to working with Series S and 10GB, so it should be sufficient.

 

[Banjo64]

Still expecting 8GB RAM and 128gb memory because Nintendo is Nintendo. 12 and 256 combined with the leaked info around the T239 would be fantastic.

 

[Banjo64]

Wasn't 12gb of ram the on series s declared "crippling" for current gen games? Now it's ok now?

The Series S has 10gb RAM as far as I remember with 8GB that runs at 224 gb/s and 2GB that runs at 56 gb/s.