I want to know why people expect a Switch Pro. It makes no sense from Nintendo's perspective. They have not been going after power and graphics for *checks watch* 15 years now. The vast majority of people that are buying the Switch now are not necessarily going to have a desire for an upgraded version that plays the same games with more shiny. Going through the hassle of doing R&D on a souped up Switch, setting up a separate production line for it, and advertising it seems like like a waste of time for Ninty when they are currently making money hand over fist. The return on investment would be miniscule. Only enthusiasts on forums care about 4K/DLSS on Switch.
So is the Switch Pro rumor mill just wishing or do you have some insight that I do not?
Because of multiple reasons. There is now a very perceptible difference in graphics between the consoles and the Switch. It wasnt the case with the PS4 and XBO. You can get away with stuff like BotW as "acceptable". With the PS5 and XSX, the difference is the same as Wii vs PS3 and 360 but no gimmicky games or gimmick to sell it.
The chipset being used in the switch is costly and not longer being made. NVidia switched producers for the tech. To make Switch with the same chips costs the same as using an advanced chip because of how much silicon it uses to make the Tegra X1 now because of the silicon shortage.
The insiders in question have been more right than wrong. Mat is above reproach as the NPD guy. Jeff Grubbs track record is pretty high with Nintendo stuff.
Nintendo have been heavy in RD for the past few years, that much has been documented. It wouldnt be just for Oled.
This revision is the same chipset as the original and lacks lot of modern conveniences like being able to use a bluetooth headset.
Nintendo have been very interested in slow transitions as much as the other console manufacturers. Because the huge drop off in sales every generation isnt good ever.