Phil Spencer Affirms Support for Switch 2, Praises Nintendo Partnership

Following the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, it appears 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 as a means to reach players who are not on Xbox or PC.

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

"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."

"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 been a vocal supporter of the Nintendo Switch 2, praising Nintendo's innovation since the initial teaser of the console. He also confirmed Xbox's strategy to expand the availability of its games across multiple platforms, including PlayStation, Steam, and Nintendo consoles.

When asked by Variety if the Switch 2 reveal made him eager to announce Xbox's next console lineup, Spencer remained focused on his company'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," Spencer 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."

Spencer reiterated Xbox's commitment to delivering games across various platforms, including cloud, PC, and consoles. Titles like Pentiment and Obsidian's Grounded have already been released on Nintendo platforms, and it will be intriguing to see what Xbox brings to the Switch 2 upon its official launch.

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