Nintendo Switch 2 codename reported as part of massive Pokemon leaks

According to the recent slew of Pokemon and Game Freak leaks, the Nintendo Switch 2 is codenamed "Ounce." Rumors and leaks about the much-awaited sequel to the iconic hardware have been doing the rounds for the past few months now. We have also heard about the Switch 2 dev kits that were shared with game studios back in 2023.

While the recent developments are more focused on the Pokemon franchise (including Gen 10 and an ICLA collaboration), gamers will surely be delighted to know that Nintendo Switch 2 has been mentioned in the passing.

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Nintendo Switch 2 is reportedly codenamed "Ounce"

@CentroLeaks confirmed that the recent Game Freak leaks have mentioned "Ounce" as the codename for Nintendo Switch 2. Furthermore, the post stated that Pokemon Gen 10 is "being developed for "Ounce."

Will the Switch 2 surpass its predecessor? (Image via Nintendo)

Interestingly, this isn't the first time that this codename has been associated with Nintendo's next-gen console. Earlier in September 2024, Nintendo Switch 2 leaks arrived with a full list of specifications that went as follows:

• HGU1100: Game console itself.
• HGU1110: Left Joy-Con controller.
• HGU1120: Right Joy-Con controller.
• HGU1130: Dock.
• Detailed Configuration List
• SoCl (CPU + GPU) model: GMLX30-R-A1.
• Memory model: MT62F768M64D4EK-026 (6GX2 dual channel, LPDDR5X, 7500 MT/s)
• Flash memory model: THGJFGT1E45BAILHW0 (256GB, UFS 3.1, manufactured by Kaixia, 2100 MB/s).
• Audio chip model: Ruiwu ALC5658-CG.
• NFC reader model: NXP IPN7160B1HN
• Built-in microphone model: CMB-MIC-X7.
• Dual cooling fans, model BSM0405HPJH9 and BSM0505HPJQC (copper gaming heat sink).
• Video signal conversion (DisplayPort to HDMI) must be chip model; Ruixian RTD2175N must be chip (supports HDMI 2.1).
• Network chip model: Ruiming RTL8153B-VB-CG and Gigabit Ethernet chip (the base has a network cable interface).
• Microcontroller chip model: STMicroelectronics JSTM32G0OB0OCET6.
• Video game console protective case model: HGU1100 (size: 206 x 115 x 14mm, made of plastic).
• Speakers: MUSE BOX-L and MUSE BOX-R (two-channel stereo).

The community has been eagerly waiting for an official announcement from Nintendo regarding the Switch 2 for months now. Speculations have been rife regarding when such a momentous occasion will arrive, with each passing month adding more to the rumor mill.