Phil Spencer Reaffirms Support for Switch 2, Praises Nintendo Partnership

Following the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, it's clear that the partnership between Nintendo and Xbox is set to flourish. Microsoft's head of gaming, Phil Spencer, recently reaffirmed his commitment to the Switch platform, highlighting it as a valuable avenue to connect with gamers who are not part of the Xbox or PC communities.

In an insightful interview with Variety, Spencer was questioned about potential projects for the Nintendo Switch 2. He emphasized that just as Xbox has supported the original Switch, the company is eager to extend that support to the Switch 2.

"Nintendo has been a great partner. We think it is a unique way for us to reach players who aren’t PC players, who aren’t players on Xbox," Spencer explained. "It lets us continue to grow our community of people that care about the franchises that we have, and that’s really important for us to make sure we continue to invest in our games."

"I’m really a big believer in what Nintendo means for this industry and us continuing to support them," Spencer added. "And getting the support from them for our franchises, I think, is an important part of our future."

Spencer has consistently championed the Nintendo Switch 2, praising Nintendo's innovative approach since the console's initial teaser. He also confirmed Xbox's strategy to broaden its game distribution across multiple platforms, including PlayStation, Steam, and Nintendo's consoles.

When Variety inquired whether the Switch 2 announcement spurred any urgency for Xbox to unveil its next console lineup, Spencer remained composed.

"No. I think all of us in this industry should focus on our communities and the player base that we’re building," Spencer stated. "I get inspired by what a lot of different creators do and other platform holders. But I believe in the plans that we have."

The Xbox executive reiterated the company's commitment to delivering games across a variety of platforms, including cloud, PC, and consoles. Titles like Pentiment and Obsidian's Grounded have already transitioned to Nintendo platforms, and it will be fascinating to see what Xbox brings to the Switch 2 once it launches.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is slated for an official debut on June 5, 2025. While pre-orders have not yet commenced, keep an eye on our Switch 2 pre-order hub page for updates on when they might become available.