Phil Spencer Reaffirms Support for Switch 2, Praises Nintendo Partnership

Following the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, it's evident that the partnership between Nintendo and Xbox is set to continue and thrive. Microsoft's head of gaming, Phil Spencer, recently reaffirmed his commitment to the Switch platform, emphasizing its importance as a means to reach gamers who are not on Xbox or PC platforms.

In a recent interview with Variety, Spencer was asked about specific projects planned for the Nintendo Switch 2. He expressed that, just as Xbox has been supporting the original Switch, it intends to extend that support to the Switch 2.

"Nintendo has been a great partner," Spencer stated. "We think it is a unique way for us to reach players who aren’t PC players, who aren’t players on Xbox. 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."

Spencer has been a vocal advocate for the Nintendo Switch 2, praising Nintendo's innovation since the console's initial teaser. He also confirmed that Xbox will continue to broaden its game distribution across multiple platforms, including PlayStation, Steam, and Nintendo's consoles.

When asked by Variety if the Switch 2 reveal made him eager to announce Xbox's next console lineup, Spencer indicated that it did not pressure him into hastening announcements.

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

He reiterated Xbox's strategy to deliver games across as many platforms as possible, including cloud, PC, and consoles. Titles like Pentiment and Obsidian's Grounded have already transitioned to Nintendo platforms, and it will be intriguing to see what Xbox brings to the Switch 2 once it's officially launched.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled to officially debut on June 5, 2025. While pre-orders have not yet started, you can stay updated on pre-order availability by visiting our Switch 2 pre-order hub page.