Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Online will also be available on the next-gen console

President Shuntaro Furukawa also says successor won't be impacted by semiconductor shortage

The summer showcase season closed with a remarkably strong line-up for Nintendo's ageing console – and hints that the Switch successor will be all about continuity

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During an investor call, president Shuntaro Furukawa said he doesn't expect supply issues, but platform holder "[hasn't] yet discussed launch timing"

But platform holder warns that June's Nintendo Direct will only focus on Switch games for the second half of 2024

Chinese peripherals firms also claims next console will still be backwards compatible with all games, controllers and docks

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Platform holder is said to be advising publishers that next console will not arrive until March at the earliest