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

Following the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, the collaboration between Nintendo and Xbox is set to continue seamlessly. Phil Spencer, Microsoft's head of gaming, recently reiterated his commitment to the Switch platform, emphasizing its role in reaching gamers who do not use Xbox or PC.

In a recent interview with Variety, Spencer was queried about potential projects for the Nintendo Switch 2. He affirmed that just as Xbox has supported the original Switch, it intends to extend the same level of 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 stated. "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 consistently championed the Nintendo Switch 2, praising Nintendo's innovation during the console's initial teaser phase. He also confirmed Xbox's ongoing strategy to expand its game distribution across multiple platforms, including PlayStation, Steam, and Nintendo's consoles.

When Variety asked if the Switch 2 reveal made him eager to unveil Xbox's next console plans, Spencer remained unfazed.

"No. I think all of us in this industry should focus on our communities and the player base that we’re building," he responded. "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 reaffirmed Xbox's commitment to delivering games across various platforms, including cloud, PC, and consoles. Titles like Pentiment and Obsidian's Grounded have already transitioned to Nintendo platforms, and it will be intriguing to see what Xbox brings to the Switch 2 upon its official release.

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