Nintendo Switch 2 Leak Reveals Shocking Weakness That Could Kill Many Games

According to recent leaks, it appears that the motherboard of an upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console has been prematurely revealed. This leak has given us some intriguing insights into how the new console operates, and unfortunately, it seems there’s a significant issue with its CPU. This weakness could potentially make it challenging for the Nintendo Switch 2 to handle certain game types, such as real-time strategy games, grand strategy games, simulation games, MMORPGs, and demanding open-world RPGs, as well as games featuring advanced physics and AI. However, in other performance tests, the console has shown promising results so far.

The performance evaluation for the Nintendo Switch 2 was conducted by well-known YouTube personality Geekerwan. This individual had an opportunity to obtain the motherboard ahead of time due to Xianyu, a platform similar to eBay in China. As reported by Centro Leaks, the test reveals several intriguing aspects.

YouTuber Geekerwan tested the Nintendo Switch 2’s performance. They got the motherboard early because of Xianyu, which is like eBay in China. According to Centro Leaks, there are some interesting points we can learn from this test.

One notable point is that the System on Chip (SoC) was completed for fabrication in 2021. If not for the pandemic and the chaos it brought, this console might have hit the market sooner.

During testing simulations, a device comparable to the rumored Nintendo Switch 2 was found to have a powerful GPU when docked, resembling a GTX 1050 Ti graphics card. However, in portable mode, its power drops significantly, becoming similar to that of a PlayStation 4 console.

Although the GPU performs well, there’s significant potential for CPU enhancement, as tests have shown it to be quite weak compared to the 2022 Steam Deck. When playing numerous games, this may not pose a significant issue, but much like the Nintendo Switch, it will likely limit the variety of games, particularly those from genres like high-end real-time strategy and grand strategy, on the Switch 2, due to its relatively weaker processing power.

Absolutely, consider all the details provided as speculation. The data isn’t verified and even if it’s correct, it doesn’t definitively prove anything. As of now, Nintendo hasn’t responded to our queries, so keep in mind that this might be subject to change. If new information arises, we will revise the story accordingly.

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2025-05-12 15:32