Next Gen Nintendo Console

[AlexanderMBush]

From Nate--Nintendo Switch 2 will have backwards compatability support.

 

[GA-MBIT]

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From Nate--Nintendo Switch 2 will have backwards compatability support.

This is pretty much a necessity for me. My Switch library is simply too large to leave behind.

I hope but don't expect the base console to have an OLED screen. If it doesn't, I might honestly still use my OLED Switch 1 as my primary portable. The colors and brightness are absolutely killer, and I can't imagine going back.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

This is pretty much a necessity for me. My Switch library is simply too large to leave behind.

I hope but don't expect the base console to have an OLED screen. If it doesn't, I might honestly still use my OLED Switch 1 as my primary portable. The colors and brightness are absolutely killer, and I can't imagine going back.

I believe rumors have pointed to Nintendo returning to the LCD as a means of pivoting and reducing costs, but given what's being considered for the internals I'm fine with the sacrifice.

 

[bdubsCEO]

I'll miss OLED but it seems to be a necessary sacrifice, considering we're basically getting a portable PS4 Pro

 

[Mike S]

I believe rumors have pointed to Nintendo returning to the LCD as a means of pivoting and reducing costs, but given what's being considered for the internals I'm fine with the sacrifice.

I mainly play on the TV anyway lol

 

[Mike S]

Crazy figure. This can’t all be for the Switch 2 if it’s coming next year can it?

Nintendo spent nearly $910m on Research & Development in last fiscal year

News has emerged that Nintendo participated in a hefty spending spree for its resource and development department during the fiscal year which ended March 2024. As you can see from the handy chart…

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[Mike S]

Womp womp.

Billbil-kun says Nintendo announcement this month is for new Switch OLED bundle

Respected video game leaker billbil-kun has posted on X to say that the industry whispers around a Switch 2 reveal this month is actually for a new Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) bundle which features…

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To be fair this doesn’t technically mean it’s not happening, just that this guy hasn’t heard about it if it is.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Sony: *announces and prices a pro-based console of the PS5 for 700 USD*

Nintendo: *is prepping to announce a console that will likely be 400 USD, and will have Backwards Compatability and DLSS as core elements with a hybrid console*

 

[Mike S]

Sony: *announces and prices a pro-based console of the PS5 for 700 USD*

Nintendo: *is prepping to announce a console that will likely be 400 USD, and will have Backwards Compatability and DLSS as core elements with a hybrid console*

In the end people still have the base PS5 to buy but this is an obvious harbinger of things to come. Just wait for the PS6 and Next Xbox

 

[Mike S]

Nintendo will announce the $400 Switch 2 in October, new leak claims

According to a new leak, Nintendo is planning to announce the Switch 2 in early October and will charge $400 for the new console.

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[AlexanderMBush]

Market speculation is that the Switch 2 screen is likely to be enlarged again and have a dual-screen design. The battery life of the game console itself will also be increased. At the same time, the screen processing and performance will also be improved simultaneously. Some AI functions may even be added. The terminal price is estimated to be about US$400 ( Approximately NT$12,781), which is about 30% higher than the US$299 price of the original Switch, and slightly higher than the US$349 price of the OLED version of Switch.

 

[Mike S]

2 screens and PS4 Pro power don’t make sense at $400 to me. One of these might be false and I hope it’s not the latter.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

2 screens and PS4 Pro power don’t make sense at $400 to me. One of these might be false and I hope it’s not the latter.

I was under the impression, at least from highly unverified rumors, that the Switch 2 would be more comparable to an Xbox Series S than a PS4 Pro, especially given advances in SSD storage and AI upscaling that would let it punch above its weight.

 

[Mike S]

I was under the impression, at least from highly unverified rumors, that the Switch 2 would be more comparable to an Xbox Series S than a PS4 Pro, especially given advances in SSD storage and AI upscaling that would let it punch above its weight.

I saw that too but I’ve seen PS4 Pro more so I’m betting on the low end to be safe. One thing that would be absolutely insane if it’s on Xbox Series S level is that it could potentially get GTA 6. If I were Nintendo I’d be doing everything in my power to get that port lol.

 

[chris.g]

The report is BS btw, says that Nintendo made these changes in response to the PS5 Pro.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

we have our first official title for the next gen Switch!

 

[Mike S]

we have our first official title for the next gen Switch!

And small devs were invited to NoA yesterday.

Liam Robertson: Lot of developers got invited to Nintendo America yesterday

Video game researching Liam Robertson has mentioned on new social network Bluesky that a number of developers descended upon Nintendo of America headquarters yesterday. These developers appear to be…

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[Mike S]

Hmmmmmm.

Rumour: Switch 2 images leak from China along with specs (Update: images line up with what partners were shown)

Update: VGC says that these leaked Switch 2 images lineup with the final design Nintendo partners were shown: Original post: A post has been published on a Chinese forum which allegedly reveals the…

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[Mike S]

CEO of accessory manufacturing company seemingly discusses Switch 2 in podcast

A Spanish video game site named Vandal has recently published an article with input from the CEO of an accessory manufacturing company discussing information he claims to know about the Switch 2…

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Different shaped analogue stick huh? Hall effect, perhaps? Please Nintendo?

 

[Mike S]

Possibly the first somewhat notable game confirmed for the next system. The current Switch logo is completely missing, it’s just coming to “Nintendo.”