Remember the time before the Switch? The Japanese gaming company has always been on a rollercoaster ride when it comes to hardware success, after all. In 2001/2002 the company launched the Gamecube, its successor to the super-popular N64, and it was ultimately a flop – squeezed out by Sony's PlayStation 2 and the original Microsoft Xbox.

According to a new leak, Nintendo is planning to announce the Switch 2 in early October and will charge $400 for the new console.

The Nintendo Switch is one of Nintendo’s most successful consoles, and one of the most successful consoles of all time, sitting just barely behind the Nintendo

As of now, Nintendo has not shared any official information about the new Switch, so the following information should be taken with a grain of salt. Nintendo Switch 2 is not the official name for the upcoming console, but for the sake of simplicity, that’s the naming convention we’re going with.

This latest version, "Super Mario Party Jamboree," features everything people love about Super Mario Party games and so much more. One of the most exciting aspects of this game is that up to 20 players can complete at the same time online. The game even comes with a three-month subscription to Nintendo Switch Online to facilitate online play.

If you listen closely, it feels like you can hear the jingle of plastic and metal for Nintendo’s next console as its manufactured and assembled in faraway factories. You can almost sense its launch lineup coming into focus as the company’s developers prepare to put their finishing touches on whimsical new experiments.

The purportedly leaked information, if accurate, shows that the design won't change much, but there are major hardware upgrades inside.

The Switch has games perfect for small and large gatherings. If you want to spice up a party with some games, here are the best party games for Nintendo Switch.

Leaked photos and renders seem to reveal the final design of the Switch 2 ahead of Nintendo's official announcement.