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

Following the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2, it appears that the partnership between Nintendo and Xbox is set to continue. Microsoft's head of gaming, Phil Spencer, recently reaffirmed his support for the Switch platform, highlighting its role in reaching players who are not typically on Xbox or PC.

In an interview with Variety, Spencer was asked about specific projects planned for the Nintendo Switch 2. He emphasized that just as Xbox has supported the original Switch, it intends 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 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 long been a vocal supporter of the Nintendo Switch 2, praising Nintendo's innovative approach around the time of the Switch 2's initial teaser. At that time, he also confirmed that Xbox would continue to expand its game distribution across various 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 lineup, Spencer remained focused on community and player base development.

"No. I think all of us in this industry should focus on our communities and the player base that we’re building," Spencer explained. "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 such as Pentiment and Obsidian's Grounded have already been released on Nintendo platforms, and it will be intriguing to see what Xbox brings to the Switch 2 once it launches.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled to officially debut on June 5, 2025. Pre-orders have not yet started, but you can stay updated through our Switch 2 pre-order hub page.