According to a different source from Taiwan and a prominent industry insider, the Nintendo Switch 2 may have two screens. Although there have been previous rumors regarding the design of the unnamed console, this is not the first time that the prospect of a dual-screen Switch successor has been raised.

The earliest evidence that Nintendo might be developing a second dual-screen product dates back to April 2020, when a security researcher discovered a few references to it in the Switch's 10.0 firmware upgrade. Later in 2023, Nintendo filed a patent for a device with two screens that can be divided in half.

Rumors About The Dual-Screen Switch 2 Are Heating Up Again

According to a newly surfaced story from Taiwan Economic Daily, the Switch 2 would reportedly have two screens. Christopher Dring of GamesIndustry.biz soon seemed to confirm this report, tweeting that although he believes the Switch came with a "decent" screen, "there wasn't enough of them." The statement was written in response to a question on Twitter about how Nintendo could make the Switch better from another user. And while there are a lot of ways to read into his mysterious tweet, Dring recently stated unequivocally that he heard the Switch 2 will be a "dual-screeny-type product" on an episode of VGC's The Video Game Podcast that aired on 6th September.

The Switch 2 Would Be Significantly Affected By Having Two Screens

Setting aside the TV aspect, Nintendo's potential release of a second dual-screen portable device would have a significant impact on the Switch 2. First off, in addition to the much-rumored backward compatibility with the Switch, such a design would presumably allow for support for the DS and 3DS libraries on the forthcoming platform. However, installing a second screen would raise Nintendo's production expenses, which would probably be transferred to customers. More sites of failure would accompany a more complicated console architecture, which could have an impact on Nintendo's warranty repair expenses. Lastly, having two screens would make creating games more difficult and difficult when porting them to the Switch 2. 

Even though industry reports indicate otherwise, it is doubtful that Nintendo would genuinely be eager to build another very experimental dual-screen gadget in response to the enormous success of the Switch given these serious constraints. Recent comments from Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa indicate that it is legitimate to refer to the company's future console as the "next" Switch model. Furukawa also hinted that the device, which has not yet been revealed, may stick to the general design of its predecessor rather than experimenting with features like multiple displays.

It shouldn't be too long until fans get to see the Switch 2, regardless of whether it will resemble a conventional handheld, include two screens that can be split in half, or take on a different design. A number of recent reports including Nintendo's choice to announce its fall 2024 product showcases in August rather than September indicate that the Switch 2 announcement may take place in late September or early October of that year.