Hardware Nintendo Switch 2 Predictions

[aykay55]

A while back ago, after a Nintendo Switch update was datamined, a new "a" folder was discovered, which has lead to the possibility of a Switch 2. under development in Nintendo's secret underground lab. But do we really need a Switch 2? Just the thought of a New Nintendo Switch XL is making us all cringe deep inside. Why would Nintendo even think about releasing a new model of one of their most successful systems of all time, after just 1 year. It just doesn't make sense. So here's the question: If Nintendo were to make a new model of the Switch, what would it be like? Would it be bigger, smaller, a different color, faster, with a camera, better quality, more space, or really just any improvement whatsoever? Nintendo could take the handheld path, and release larger and/or smaller sizes of the system and with different themes, like the New Nintendo 2DS XL Or Nintendo could take the console path, and release a premium version of the Switch, like the Xbox One X/S or PS4 Pro as pretty much anyone would classify Nintendo's latest console as "budget", the overall cheap feeling of the system. Personally, I predict Nintendo will release a Switch Pro, something better than the pack but nothing too different, following the lead of their two biggest competitors. But what do you all think?

 

[Bladexdsl]

too early get out

 

[guily6669]

Well almost certainly a new model will appear, I don't think it's just now... They will probably use the same SOC in a smaller size for either improved battery life or increasing specially CPU clocks 4 better performance before releasing an actual true hardware upgrade.

The 20nm on the Nvidia is quite outdated in comparison to nowadays standard which are around 10nm and going lower, Nintendo had to sacrifice clocks to around half of the actual chip...

 

[TotalInsanity4]

The only thing I could see happening for the next few years is a "GFX Pro" dock which would support higher native resolutions in games that support it

 

[the_randomizer]

Even if they do update it, there will be people who'll be dissatisfied with the hardware and bellyache ad infinitum.

 

[x65943]

SciresM said it's gonna most likely be a stealth revamp with no obvious external difference - but inside ninty had swapped out the vulnerable tegra for a more secure chip.

This early in the switch's release window I would say I have to agree. No way we get a revision this early on.

 

[Lmaokernel]

New Nintendo Switch XL. Bigger screen, patched bootrom

Sent from my toaster running rebug

 

[CeeDee]

We may get the rumored security revisions but I wouldn't bet on some "Switch Pro" or "Switch XL" - Nintendo considers this a home console, and none of Nintendo's home consoles have received an enhanced version or something along those lines.

 

[x65943]

We may get the rumored security revisions but I wouldn't bet on some "Switch Pro" or "Switch XL" - Nintendo considers this a home console, and none of Nintendo's home consoles have received an enhanced version or something along those lines.

We have gotten two dumbed down versions though. Albeit very very late into the console's life cycle.

NES-101 and Wii mini.

 

[TotalInsanity4]

We have gotten two dumbed down versions though. Albeit very very late into the console's life cycle.

NES-101 and Wii mini.

There was a SNES-101 (SNES Mini/Junior) as well

 

[DarthDub]

This isn't the 3DS.

 

[ScarletDreamz]

#SilentUpdate

 

[APartOfMe]

I remember seeing somewhere that Ninty said they were going to keep supporting the current switch, and weren't planning on making a new one any time soon. I don't have a link tho, so I could be completely wrong

 

[KingVamp]

They ended up doing both a "Pro" and "XL" for the 3DS, so if they were going to release another one, could be both. Not sure if that's going be this year tho.

As for something like a camera, they might do that, but it would probably be better to saved that for the Switch 2.

 

[spotanjo3]

LOL to the topic.

 

[jimmyj]

Patched boot rom

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[leonmagnus99]

i voted for "nothing" i don't think N will put out a pro (because they are cheap) or an xl (because the switches we have now are already XL).

i think you should have added a "Switch Mini" that would have gotten my vote.

 

[CeeDee]

We have gotten two dumbed down versions though. Albeit very very late into the console's life cycle.

NES-101 and Wii mini.

There was a SNES-101 (SNES Mini/Junior) as well

True, but those contain pretty much the same hardware - they're not enhancements.

 

[BlueFox gui]

Nintendo Switch U

 

[JellyPerson]

The Switch came out literally a year ago. Nintendo isn't Apple.