Switch 2 hardware talk was supposed to cool down after launch, but it’s already picking up again thanks to a strange discovery tied to Nintendo’s own account infrastructure.
The latest rumor centers on an unrecognized model identifier labeled “OSM”, which fans say appears inside Nintendo’s Account Portal system alongside the known codes for existing Switch hardware.
This isn’t a dramatic reveal like a trailer or leaked image, but a backend-style hint that could mean Nintendo has already prepared an internal entry for another Switch 2 device, despite no public announcement.
Where Was the “OSM” Code Found?
The story mainly comes from users testing how Nintendo’s account system generates console icons, since different Switch models already correspond to known product codes like HAC (original Switch), HEG (Switch OLED), and HDH (Switch Lite).
Switch 2 itself is associated with BEE, which is also a code that has been spotted on related ecosystem items like accessories and game packaging.
The recent development is that users spotted OSM starting to register as a valid entry.
When entered into the relevant Nintendo service, OSM doesn’t return the usual error you’d expect from a random string.
Instead, it generates a console icon, and for now, that icon looks like the same Switch 2-style image used for the BEE identifier.
That doesn’t reveal exactly what OSM is, but it shows the system recognizes it as a real model reference.
What Does “OSM” Supposedly Stand For?
From there, the rumor mill quickly focused on what OSM could mean, and the most popular theory suggests it connects to the Switch 2 codename “Ounce.”
Fans have been connecting the dots and guessing that OSM stands for “Ounce Small Model,” which could point to a smaller, more affordable handheld-focused version, like what Nintendo did with Switch Lite.
Critics of the “Small Model” name suggest the code could mean something else entirely, since product codes often don’t reflect obvious English phrases.
Still, the Lite-style concept continues to gain traction because it’s the most intuitive “why” behind Nintendo needing another device code this early.
Could OSM Point to an Oled or “Pro” Switch 2 Instead?
Meanwhile, another major theory is also gaining traction, with some believing OSM hints at a higher-end revision and interpreting it as “OLED Screen Model.”
The theory keeps resurfacing because screen upgrades have always been a big topic in Switch discussions.
Since Nintendo released the Switch OLED revision before, many fans believe an OLED-based Switch 2 could be a simple premium option.
However, even among people who like the OLED idea, there’s skepticism that Nintendo would rush a screen upgrade so soon, especially if supply and pricing pressures are still making baseline hardware expensive.
The counterargument is that a premium model could actually be easier to justify in a high-cost environment since Nintendo could price it higher without needing to present it as a budget option.
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