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[AJUMP23]

Switch OLED announced this year Nintendo is just sitting on that Switch Pro until 2022. I think that makes sense. Insider info seems to be pointing that way.








ALSO This is meant to be a parody thread.

 

[spons]

when nvidia has actual new tech for mobile products like this

 

[Cert.in.Death]

 

[dorkimoe]

After they milk this one they will update with new specs. But also probably not the best time with all the chip shortages

 

[Marvel14]

Be careful with parody threads...some people can't stand others' sense of humour.

I reckon we may still get it holiday 2022 with BOTW2 or March 2023 (6 years after the Switch), gives developers 2 years + to get their games 4k ready...whatever that means.

 

[GuinGuin]

I don't think there will be a pro. I think they saw how well switch is selling and decided against splitting the user base.

 

[AJUMP23]

Be careful with parody threads...some people can't stand others' sense of humour.

I reckon we may still get it holiday 2022 with BOTW2 or March 2023 (6 years after the Switch), gives developers 2 years + to get their games 4k ready...whatever that means.

I know some mod will come warn me before the day is done.

 

[jigglet]

Yes and it will be more powerful than a 3090.

 

[Mister Wolf]

Sooner than people think. Gameboy Advanced SP released in 2003. Nintendo DS released in 2004. I felt like a sucker buying that SP.

 

[Kokoloko85]

Switch Pro will probably be called Switch 2.
Not for another year or 3 lol

 

[Marvel14]

I don't think there will be a pro. I think they saw how well switch is selling and decided against splitting the user base.

I think there will be a Pro. The Switch OLED is a prototype.

My uncle' cousin works for Nintendo of China and overheard the hardware team's strategy discussions.

/S

 

[brian0057]

We won't.
People need stop pretending that a more powerful Switch is on the way just because Sony and Microsoft did it.

With the Switch flying off the shelves like a product on a San Francisco store, I don't think they're even considering a more powerful version, let alone a new console, any time soon.

 

[odhiex]

I wouldn't bet anything near 2022 at this point. In 2 years? Maybe, but I would not betting on that either.

 

[ethomaz]

After nVidia next Tegra chip is launched and the prices get good for Nintendo like happened with Tegra X1.

Before that the chances to have a upgrade is ZERO.

Nintendo after all depends on nVidia.

 

[Banjo64]

Switch 2, their next gen console, will launch in 2023 or 24. No Pro in my opinion.

 

[Bboy AJ]

Nintendo fans are already saving their summer lawn mowing and lunch money.

 

[Birdo]

Won't happen. Next console will be a brand new device that will have no Backwards Compatability with Switch games.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

This is it. This is Nintendo’s ceiling. Each year we will get a new Nintendo Switch revision that’s $50 more expensive but has the same SoC and screen resolution.

 

[nightmare-slain]

it ain't happening. if it was gonna happen it'd have happened by now.

you want a more powerful nintendo console then wait for their next gen console. this OLED switch will likely be the last switch we get. at a push maybe an updated Lite model but that's it

 

[Thirty7ven]

Considering it's 350$, probably two years away at best.

 

[Interfectum]

Switch 2, their next gen console, will launch in 2023 or 24. No Pro in my opinion.

Yup. Even if they do a Pro now it’ll be short lived. They are riding base Switch hardware for another couple years then we get another Nintendo reboot.

 

[InterMusketeer]

We won't.
People need stop pretending that a more powerful Switch is on the way just because Sony and Microsoft did it.

With the Switch flying off the shelves like a product on a San Francisco store, I don't think they're even considering a more powerful version, let alone a new console, any time soon.

People don't assume this because of Sony or Microsoft. They assume it because the DSi is a thing. And the New 3DS. Nintendo has a history of releasing mid-gen refreshes with slightly more powerful hardware. It makes sense to extend the lifespan of a system like the Switch with a more powerful model, as the hardware becomes a bottleneck for devs. It's not just baseless, wishful thinking.

Personally I'd rather they just skip it this time 'round and get to work on the next-gen system instead.

 

[zephiross]

Yes and it will be more powerful than a 3090.

A handheld switch 2 will definitly be more powerful than a handheld 3090.

 

[Derktron]

My estimated date would be 2023 or 2024. The OLED is coming out soon in October and it's way too soon to release another Switch when supplies will be low already.

 

[Derktron]

Won't happen. Next console will be a brand new device that will have no Backwards Compatability with Switch games.

You know how stupid that would be, man I hope so.

 

[Dibils2k]

 

[lestar]

It's Nintendo, they could announce the switch pro two months after releasing this

 

[ahtlas7]

Announced in Oct with release in Feb. source: Youtubers needing clicks

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

You have to use the $40 limited edition Amiibo to unlock DLSS

 

[TheBomb]

I have a Switch, Xbox Series X, and now going for a PlayStation 5.

 

[TheDreadLord]

Won't happen. Next console will be a brand new device that will have no Backwards Compatability with Switch games.

And probably a brand new online service to force you buy everything again.

 

[CuteFaceJay]

when nvidia has actual new tech for mobile products like this

Legit, And it needs to be cheap enough for Nintendo to then consider it. Lets not forget about Gen 1 Switch that had the major security flaw that couldn't be patched so they had to make an SOC change.

 

[sendit]

Nintendo gives zero fucks.

 

[Saber]

What about never? Lol

Give Nintendo a reason to make one lmao

 

[Forsythia]

Thats it? I'll stick with ny regular Switch as I mostly play om my tv anyways.

 

[LaughingStock]

Oled screen, nintendo? Really??

 

[NeoIkaruGAF]

ALSO This is meant to be a parody thread.

Too soon, bro.

Anyway, Switch Pro is coming - if at all - in Fall 2022, with BOTW2.

 

[_Ex_]

As long as Nintendo continues to profit from a glorified mobile tablet using obsolete tech, they will continue to do so. Can you blame them?

 

[Thesuffering79]

Has the internals been confirmed? $50 more for just and oled screen and improved sound seems silly.

 

[Spukc]

Wank insiders

 

[RCU005]

I believe the Switch Pro doesn’t exist. I think it was based on the fact that someone found out about the OLED screen and created their own story about a Switch Pro. Sadly, this new model could be hurt in sales because people would be expecting something with better specs and not just a better screen. IMO, this is the model that should’ve been released at launch.

I’m actually interested about when Nintendo will release their next console. Most of their generations last 5 years, but the Switch hasn’t shown signs of slowing down.

Will this be their first longer generation?
Will they cut short the Switch’s success to release something new?

 

[Fake]

Ask the insiders.

 

[Astral Dog]

probably until the Switch 2 releases.

But if i were to guess, i bet there will be a hardware release around BotW2 launch.its gonna be a big cross gen game

 

[TLZ]

When pigs fly.

 

[Fbh]

Never.

You'll get a Switch 2.
But I wouldn't get one because a Switch 2 Pro is probably going to be right around the corner.
But getting a Switch 2 Pro seems like a waste knowing that the Switch 3 will soon follow
But you don't want to get a Switch 3 and spend the whole gen playing the gimped version of your favorite games so I'd personally wait for a Switch 3 pro.

 

[martino]

i came for this

 

[graywolf323]

I don't think there will be a Pro anymore, the Switch 2 I could see launching with BOTW 2 but who knows with Nintendo

 

[Zannegan]

Either never or else weirdly close to the Switch 2 launch, because Nintendo.

 

[Interfectum]

 

[Pachi72]

After they milk this one they will update with new specs. But also probably not the best time with all the chip shortages

If there is a chip shortage then Shouldn't be a shortage even on older chip?