Photo: Nintendo Life / Zion Grassl An analyst claims to have divulged new details about the speculated ‘Switch 2’ system, mentioning that the upcoming Nintendo device will feature an 8-inch LCD screen and is expected to debut in 2024. This revelation was made in a recent article by Bloomberg, with the source being Omdia analyst Hiroshi Hayase, known for his research on the company’s “small and medium-sized displays”. “A new device from a game developer based in Kyoto is expected to double the number of so-called entertainment shows in 2024,” Hayase stated in Tokyo on Friday. Exclusive: Nintendo is set to roll out the next-generation games with an 8-inch LCD, leading to a demand for display panels increasing by 14.6 million units, Omdiay reports. Takashi Mochizuki (@6d6f636869) January 26, 2024 Although there is no official confirmation yet and a Nintendo spokesperson has not responded to the latest report, the reliability of the source has been endorsed by Bloomberg. The current OLED model of the system features a 7-inch screen with a resolution of 1280 x 720. This assertion follows a previous claim by another analyst earlier this month, stating that the ‘Change 2’ model will be available this year with a price tag of $400. Last year, there were also rumors about Sharp providing its LCD displays for a new console. For more insights from this analyst, you can refer to our previous article here on Nintendo Life. What are your thoughts on this latest development? Share your comments below. [source bloomberg.com] 
When he’s not paying off Tom Nook, Liam likes to discuss the latest Nintendo news and take pride in his video game collection. Nintendo’s favorite character used to be a guitar-playing dog, but nowadays, he enjoys hanging out with Judd the cat.
