Feature: Nintendo Could Make a Switch 2 Home Console – But Should They?
The article explores whether Nintendo should create a dedicated home console version of the Switch 2, following the precedent set by the Switch Lite. The Switch and Switch 2 are hybrid consoles designed to function as both handhelds and home devices when docked. However, the Switch 2’s improved hardware and DLSS upscaling technology enable it to deliver significantly better visuals suited for 4K televisions—a capability the original Switch struggled to achieve.
The piece argues there are compelling reasons for Nintendo to pursue a dedicated Switch 2 home console variant. Such a device would be better positioned to compete directly with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in terms of performance capabilities. From a design perspective, a home-only version could be substantially simplified by eliminating the built-in screen, portable battery, docking mechanisms, and detachable controllers, potentially reducing manufacturing costs and design complexity.
This concept mirrors Nintendo’s existing strategy with the Switch Lite, which optimized purely for portable play. A “Switch 2 Home Console” would apply the same philosophy in the opposite direction, focusing entirely on stationary living room performance rather than hybrid functionality.