Image: NintendoHopefully, you'll have gotten used to the name 'Nintendo Switch 2' by now. Given how much we now know about Nintendo's latest hardware, the firm's approach to its name actually makes a lot of sense.According to an Ask the Developer interview with Kouichi Kawamoto, Takuhiro Dohta, and Tetsuya Sasaki, however, it very nearly had a different name altogether; one that many fans were sincerely hoping for in the run up to the official reveal earlier this year.Super Nintendo Switch.The reason why didn't ultimately didn't opt for this is rather simple: the Switch 2 is backwards compatible, but the SNES wasn't, so the company didn't want to follow the same naming convention.Here's what Kawamoto had to say:"There were a lot of ideas for the name, and we really struggled to find the right one. We even considered ideas like "Super Nintendo Switch". However, Super NES, which came out after the NES, couldnt play NES games. Since Switch 2 can play Switch games, it didn't feel right to use the same naming convention as Super NES."Switch 2 is a new console with improved performance, but we'd like players who get their hands on it not to focus on the specs, but rather to think of it as the latest console developed by Nintendo. So in the hope that it becomes the new standard for Nintendo Switch, we named it Nintendo Switch 2."The Switch 2 will officially launch on 5th June 2025. Launch games include Mario Kart World, Street Fighter 6, and Hitman: World of Assassination, along with paid upgrades for Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.Be sure to check our pre-order guide for all the latest info. Pre-orders open 8th/9th AprilMario Kart! Elden Ring! Donkey Kong?!Would you have preferred the 'Switch 2' be called 'Super Nintendo Switch'? (95 votes)Yes, 'Super Nintendo Switch' sounds cooler52%Nah, I'm quite happy with 'Switch 2'39%They could call it '2witch 2woo' for all I care9%Do you like the name 'Switch 2', or would you have prefered 'Super Nintendo Switch'? Let your thoughts be known in the above poll and with a comment down below.[source nintendo.com]See AlsoShare:00 Nintendo Lifes resident horror fanatic, when hes not knee-deep in Resident Evil and Silent Hill lore, Ollie likes to dive into a good horror book while nursing a lovely cup of tea. He also enjoys long walks and listens to everything from TOOL to Chuck Berry. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesNintendo Switch 2 Direct: Time, Where To Watch, What To ExpectIt's time for Switch 2Switch 2 Pre-Orders Expected To Sell Out "Day One" Due To Limited Unit AllocationAccording to a "large US retailer"Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's Official Switch Box Art Is Absolutely StunningAhhhh we want itNintendo Direct Confirmed For Today, 27th March 202530 minutes of news for OG Switch games