Nintendo Switch 2 motherboard leak shows off what’s hiding under the hood

The leak answers lingering questions about performance.

May 8, 2025 - 18:26
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Nintendo Switch 2 motherboard leak shows off what’s hiding under the hood
Nintendo Switch 2 angled
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  • A YouTuber managed to get their hands on what appears to be a Nintendo Switch 2 motherboard.
  • The console is said to run on an NVIDIA SoC that’s almost twice as big as the previous Tegra chip.
  • It’s believed the Switch 2 should perform similarly to a Steam Deck in handheld mode.

In April, Nintendo held a Direct event where it revealed many of the specs for the Switch 2. However, there were still plenty of questions left unanswered after the stream, particularly with the hardware. A new leak may have now uncovered what’s under the hood of the Switch 2.

A YouTuber who goes by Geekerwan claims to have gotten his hands on a Nintendo Switch 2 motherboard. How did he get the motherboard when the system isn’t out yet? It appears the YouTuber purchased it off of what he calls “Chinese eBay.” In his video, he provides a full breakdown and analysis of the technical aspects of the Switch 2.