Nintendo set to announce Switch 2 as gaming industry watches closely

Nintendo is expected to announce the Switch 2 on Thursday, amid significant interest from the gaming industry. The original Switch has sold over 146 million units, but sales have begun to decline, prompting the need for a new console. The gaming industry has faced challenges, including job cuts and stalled mobile gaming growth. The success of the Switch 2 is seen as crucial not only for Nintendo but also for the broader industry, which has struggled recently. The new Switch 2 will reportedly use Nvidia's T234 mobile processor, potentially aligning its capabilities with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. However, cross-platform game development may remain complex due to differences in operating systems and hardware architecture.