Following last year's release of the Nintendo Switch Lite, there were rumors that the Big N was planning another, beefier version of its console-handheld hybrid, a so-called Nintendo Switch Pro, in 2020. This was also seen as a plausible way for the company to counter the PS5 and Xbox Series X, which are also planned for a 2020 release. Nintendo however squashed those rumors in its 'Nine Months Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ending March 2020'.

Shuntaro Furukawa, President of Nintendo, wrote the following in this briefing:

Regarding Nintendo Switch, we believe that it is important to continue to communicate the appeal of both Nintendo Switch systems and expand the installed base. Please note that we have no plans to launch a new Nintendo Switch model during 2020.

While we might not see a new version of the Switch this year, special editions like the recently-announced Animal Crossing model will still be released. Do you still think that we'll get to see this rumored "Pro" version beyond 2020?

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[Rahkeesh]

Not convinced that we are getting something in 2020, but its hard to believe Nintendo on their upcoming hardware. Especially when in 2019 Bowser pretended that the v2 didn't exist.

 

[James_]

"Please note that we have no plans to launch a new Nintendo Switch model during 2020."

Literally everyone:

 

[AutumnWolf]

Ofc they'd say that...

Don't wanna ruin the surprise

 

[Silent_Gunner]

 

[Taleweaver]

Do you still think that we'll get to see this rumored "Pro" version beyond 2020?

Of course. But while ballsy ('our competition is releasing new consoles. What do we do?' 'absolutely nothing'), it's a fact that the Switch still sells, and these consoles don't impact the mobile aspect. So unlike the wii or wiiu, Nintendo isn't really forced into anything yet.

But beyond 2020? Yup. Once there's demand for it, they'll move. Rumors don't always indicate things...

 

[FanNintendo]

Just wait after PS5 AND XBOX on winter holiday switch will pop surprise in march after 4 years

 

[Bladexdsl]

dey too buzy dis year

Furukawa 1st has to get the overpriced over charging pokemon bank up and running. than later this year he will release the mario bank where you can trade hats between the shitty NSMB games cost will be $99.99 a year

 

[Jiehfeng]

They are taking their time, not bad. As technology advances, so does portable power possibility.

 

[DANTENDO]

Furukawa needs a 50inch 4k tv shoved up his arse

 

[genxor]

Nah, go ahead. Buy one. Buy one today. We promise you won't regret it in a few months

 

[wartutor]

They didnt say there wasnt going to release a new beefier unit. Just said not a "new switch". Maybe a new console they havent announced yet.

 

[Veho]

"We have no plans to release a new Switch model, because we prefer to ad-lib that kind of stuff."

 

[Chary]

"The DS is the third pillar and won't be a replacement to the GBA"

Sometimes you can't trust Nintendo's own words...

Either they're lying, they're crazy and ignoring big money they could milk from a Switch Pro, or it's launching in 2021.

 

[DANTENDO]

They didnt say there wasnt going to release a new beefier unit. Just said not a "new switch". Maybe a new console they havent announced yet.

New console lol nintendo are gonna keep the switch going least for another 2 years

 

[Xzi]

Sounds like 2021 it is. Get all the attention for themselves instead of releasing the same year as Sony and MS.

 

[Veho]

"The DS is the third pillar and won't be a replacement to the GBA"

Sometimes you can't trust Nintendo's own words...

Come now, be fair. Being able to change one's mind or adjust one's worldview when presented with new information that contradicts one's previously held beliefs is a good thing.

And the new information in this case were the DS sales numbers.

 

[Pipistrele]

Nintendo: "No, we're not doing new revision this year. Please stop your speculations."
GBATemp: SPECULATIONS INTENSIFY

 

[NoNAND]

About time already.
Nintendo really needs a beefier switch is they want to compete with Sony's upcoming Ps5
Otherwise it'll be game over.

 

[Pipistrele]

About time already.
Nintendo really needs a beefier switch is they want to compete with Sony's upcoming Ps5
Otherwise it'll be game over.

I won't bet on it - they don't even compete in the same sport. One for portability and Nintendo exclusives, other for performance and Sony exclusives; audience for both simply doesn't overlap much. Switch will be alright without major update, just like 3DS was alright before that.