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

Following the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, the partnership between Nintendo and Xbox is set to continue. Microsoft's head of gaming, Phil Spencer, has reaffirmed his support for the Switch platform as a means to reach gamers 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 stated that just as Xbox has supported the original Switch, they intend to do the same for 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. He emphasized the importance of growing their community and ensuring continued investment in their games.

Spencer has been a vocal supporter of the Nintendo Switch 2, praising Nintendo's innovation since the console's first teaser. He confirmed that Xbox would continue to expand its game availability across multiple 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."

Xbox plans to keep delivering games and making them accessible on 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 has in store for the Switch 2 once it launches.

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