Anticipation around the Nintendo Switch 2 continues to grow at a blistering pace, with rumors, quiet whispers, and “leaks” leaving everyone wondering whether the reveal is right around the corner, possibly next week.

Samus in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Image Credit: Retro Studios.

In the latest round of speculations, though, a few very reliable insiders have confirmed that the Switch 2 will not only come with analog joysticks but also have a screen size bump—if we’re being honest, though, we’re feeling a kind of mixed bag of emotions about both those things.

Will the new Analog sticks for Nintendo Switch 2 solve the console’s biggest problem? Zelda overlooking Hyrule in Echoes of Wisdom – Image Credit: Grezzo.

So, let’s get the first bit of these new rumors out of the way—Nintendo might still be continuing with analog joysticks for the next Switch. Our problem with this is that...