Regarding the rumored next-generation Nintendo Switch console ``Nintendo Switch 2 (tentative name),'' major game maker Activision Blizzard says ``The power is equivalent to PS4 and Xbox One.''
Activision was briefed on Nintendo's Switch 2 last year - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/18/23878412/nintendo-switch-2-activision-briefing-next-gen-switch
Activision Says Switch 2's Power Is On Par With PS4, Xbox One
https://kotaku.com/nintendo-switch-2-console-power-playstation-4-xbox-one-1850850348
In a lawsuit surrounding the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Microsoft, it was revealed that Activision Blizzard received an explanation from Nintendo about the next generation model of Nintendo Switch in 2022.
Activision Blizzard executives, including CEO Bobby Kotick, reportedly met with Nintendo executives in December 2022 to discuss Nintendo Switch 2. Activision Blizzard's Director of Platform Strategy and Partner Relations, Chris Schnackenberg, created a document in an internal email titled 'NG Switch Draft.pdf' (Switch Next-Generation). doing.
The document states, ``In terms of performance, it seems to be close to the 8th generation platforms (PS4 and Xbox One). Considering the titles for previous products such as PS4 and Xbox One, the NG Switch will also perform as well as before. It's reasonable to think that you can create a compelling game. Having early access to prototype development hardware and early proof that it works will help future developments.' It is explained that Nintendo Switch 2 will have the same performance as PS4 and Xbox One.
Below is a screenshot of an internal email that Microsoft submitted to the FTC.
In addition, CEO Kotick said during a public hearing regarding the lawsuit, ``I regret not releasing Call of Duty on Nintendo Switch.'' In addition, Microsoft has signed a contract with Nintendo to supply the Call of Duty series for Nintendo's platform for 10 years if the acquisition of Activision Blizzard is approved.
Nintendo and Microsoft sign a contract to supply 'Call of Duty' for 10 years, and depending on Sony's attitude, there is a possibility of a 10-year contract for PlayStation - GIGAZINE
Therefore, during the hearing, the FTC said, ``This means that even if Microsoft does not acquire Activision Blizzard, there is a high possibility that Activision Blizzard will independently make Call of Duty playable on Nintendo game consoles.'' Is that so?” he was asked.
In response, CEO Kotick said, ``We will consider it once we know the specifications, but the specifications are not clear at this time.We missed the opportunity for Nintendo Switch, but this was because we had to wait until the specifications were decided.'' “We missed the opportunity to release the Call of Duty series on the Nintendo Switch, so we hope to be able to release Call of Duty on the next-generation model.However, we will have to wait until the specifications are revealed, and at the moment There are no release plans.'
Based on this information, overseas media The Verge points out, ``It is clear that major game publishers like Activision Blizzard have been preparing for the next generation model of Nintendo Switch for several months.''
According to previous reports, the Nintendo Switch 2 is planned to be released in 2024, and will be a game console equipped with an LCD (liquid crystal display) instead of an OLED (organic EL display), and will support the same game cartridges as the Nintendo Switch. It's been rumored.
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