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

Following the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, it's clear that the partnership between Nintendo and Xbox is set to continue thriving. Microsoft's head of gaming, Phil Spencer, recently reaffirmed his commitment to the Switch platform as a means to reach gamers who aren't part of the Xbox ecosystem.

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 been supporting the original Switch, it intends to extend the same 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 been a vocal advocate for the Nintendo Switch 2, praising Nintendo's innovation during the initial teaser of the console. He also confirmed that Xbox would continue to expand its game availability across multiple platforms, including PlayStation, Steam, and Nintendo's consoles.

When asked by Variety if the Switch 2 reveal made him eager to announce Xbox's next console plans, 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," 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 goal to deliver games across as many platforms as possible, including cloud, PC, and consoles. Games like Pentiment and Obsidian's Grounded have already made their way to 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 slated 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 will become available.