Phil Spencer Reaffirms Support for Switch 2, Praises Nintendo Partnership

Following the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, it sounds like the partnership between Nintendo and Xbox will continue to thrive. Microsoft's head of gaming, Phil Spencer, recently reaffirmed his support for the Switch platform, emphasizing its role in reaching players who aren't on Xbox or PC.

In an interview with Variety, Spencer was asked about specific projects planned for the Nintendo Switch 2. He responded by highlighting Xbox's ongoing support for the original Switch and their intention 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."

Spencer has been a vocal advocate for the Nintendo Switch 2, praising Nintendo's innovation following the console's first teaser. He also confirmed Xbox's strategy to bring more of its games to various platforms, including PlayStation, Steam, and Nintendo's consoles.

When asked if the Switch 2 reveal made him eager to announce Xbox's next console lineup, Spencer remained focused on Xbox's current strategy. "No. I think all of us in this industry should focus on our communities and the player base that we’re building," he said. "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 head reiterated the company's commitment to delivering games across multiple platforms, including cloud, PC, and consoles. Titles like Pentiment and Obsidian's Grounded have already been ported to Nintendo platforms, and it will be exciting to see what Xbox brings to the Switch 2 once it launches.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to officially debut on June 5, 2025. Pre-orders have yet to go live, but keep an eye on our Switch 2 pre-order hub page for updates on when they might become available.