Less than a day before the tomorrow's Nintendo Direct, there have been several rumors and possible leaks, and this latest one might indicate that the Nintendo Switch 2 will have 4K and 60 FPS . The original Switch was relatively underpowered, even at its release in 2017, so the Switch 2 possibly ing 4K and 60 FPS — a staple of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X — might be just the thing Nintendo fans are hoping for in the Switch's follow-up.
Reddit Fidler_2K's compiled information from Famiboards Serif (whose post requires a ed to view), containing possible leaked information about the Nintendo Switch 2's dock and HDMI converter. This info seemingly indicates that the console might have 4K and 60 FPS , with the Switch 2 reportedly using a DisplayPort v1.4 to HDMI 2.1 protocol converter, which could enable some games to be rendered in 4K or 60 FPS.
How Reliable Is This New Leak?
Not 100% Reliable, But 4K And 60 FPS Would Make Sense
While every leak should be given its due skepticism and nothing has been confirmed, this leak does make a lot of sense. One of the most common complaints about the first Switch was its lack of power and only managing 1080p HD resolution when docked, with most games maxing out at 30 or 60 FPS, and only managing 720p undocked.
Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Will Survive A $400+ Price Point, But Its Long-Term Success Might Not
With the Nintendo Switch 2 launch looming, many are wondering whether Nintendo's long-term success can survive a $400+ price point on the Switch 2.
With Nintendo potentially facing stiffer competition nowadays on the handheld side of things, especially from the Steam Deck and other handheld PC devices, this could be the bump — coupled with Nintendo's extensive first-party software offerings — that makes it a clearer choice for some customers. Nintendo is also preparing to showcase gameplay-focused livestreams later this week, so maybe we will see options for 4K or 60 FPS in some titles there.
Our Take: 4K and 60 FPS Would Be The Right Move
It's Almost Expected Nowadays
It is getting rarer and rarer in 2025 to have any game console, PC, or even TV not outputting in 4K, so the Switch 2 outputting in 4K, at least docked, would probably be the right move for Nintendo. Nintendo has a huge fanbase, and its extensive first-party lineup makes it the desired console for a lot of players. But some players will want a device that can more third-party titles as well and not suffer huge setbacks. For example, the Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 was heavily criticized for its state at launch, so it's possible that Nintendo will try to course-correct with the Switch 2.
While we do have a lot of confirmed information regarding the Switch 2, there are still a lot of questions, and all the hardware specifications will likely be revealed at the Nintendo Direct tomorrow, so we may not have to wait much longer to wait to see if the Nintendo Switch 2 will have 4K resolution and 60 FPS .
Source: Fidler_2K/Reddit, Serif/Famiboards
