Phil Spencer Affirms Xbox's Support for Switch 2, Praises Nintendo Partnership

Following the exciting reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, the collaborative partnership between Nintendo and Xbox seems poised to continue thriving. In a recent interview with Variety, Microsoft's head of gaming, Phil Spencer, reaffirmed his commitment to the Switch platform, emphasizing its importance in reaching players who are not typically part of the Xbox or PC gaming communities.

When questioned about specific projects planned for the Nintendo Switch 2, Spencer underscored that just as Xbox has been supportive of the original Switch, the company is eager 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."

Expressing his admiration for Nintendo, Spencer added, "I’m really a big believer in what Nintendo means for this industry and us continuing to support them. And getting the support from them for our franchises, I think, is an important part of our future." Spencer has long been a vocal advocate for the Nintendo Switch 2, previously praising Nintendo's innovation during the console's initial teaser phase. He also confirmed Xbox's strategy to broaden the reach of its games across multiple platforms, including PlayStation, Steam, and Nintendo consoles.

Despite the buzz around the Switch 2, Spencer remains unfazed about announcing Xbox's next moves in its console lineup. "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 as many platforms as possible, including cloud, PC, and consoles. Titles like Pentiment and Obsidian's Grounded have already successfully transitioned to Nintendo platforms, and it will be intriguing to see what Xbox has in store for the Switch 2 upon its official launch.

Mark your calendars for June 5, 2025, when the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to make its grand debut. While pre-orders have yet to open, keep an eye on our Switch 2 pre-order hub page for the latest updates on when you can secure your own console.