Such rumors have made the news every so often: Nintendo plans a new Switch model. Back in 2019, The Wall Street Journal reported that Nintendo was working on two Switch models: one with enhanced features targeted at avid gamers and the other towards more casual gamers. Later that year, we saw the launch of the Switch Lite but we have yet to see the "enhanced" version. Earlier this year Nintendo said that it has no plans for a new Switch model in 2020. So maybe they have plans for one in 2021? That might be the case according to a new report from Taiwanese newspaper, United Daily News.

According to translations from Resetera and Google translation of the news source, the new Switch model will begin production in Q4 2020, with an expected launch for Q1 2021. The biggest changes to the upgraded model will include improved 'interactivity' and display quality. United Daily News cites its source as numerous hardware manufacturers that work on parts for current Switch models. But as always, take these news with a pinch of salt.

Would you like to see an upgraded Switch model akin to the DSi? Or would you rather have Nintendo's new console compete directly to the PS5 and Xbox Series X?

[UPDATE]

A new report from Bloomberg also claims that Nintendo plans "an upgraded model of its Switch console next year" that will release along with "a lineup of new games".

The report notes that while specifications haven't been finalized, Nintendo is looking to include "more computing power and 4K high-definition graphics" in this upgraded model.

Bloomberg claims its sources are people briefed on Nintendo's strategy but asked not to be identified as it’s private, but its news seems to corroborate that made by United Daily News earlier.

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[Nerdtendo]

These happen every year. I've never believed them but they are fun to think about. If this happened I bet it would be like the n3ds. Slight boost in cpu for faster loading/smoother gameplay, maybe a 1080p screen, potentially better joycons (?). I don't think it would be more than $400

 

[Owenge]

FR tho, what happened?

Two of the same stories got posted, both with different tittles and thumbnails but overall same meaning

 

[KingVamp]

Most rumors up until now point to a new model, not a completely new line. Anyone expecting or wanting a Switch 2, well, will still be waiting.

If the display is better, that probably means it can at least push more power in handheld mode.

 

[Teletron1]

I’m sure to go along with BOTW 2 1080p in handheld for those Sharp displays can’t wait for Zelda’s 35th

 

[weatMod]

unlike being portable mode only with the switch light being docked only would without a doubt make some games unplayable or render portions largely unavailable that make use of the touchscreen with no easy way to work around say issue

that's what game updates are for , maybe they will require you to use a phone/tablet like they did with their online at first
would be funny if they made a home only system with a special pro controller that is split in the middle so you can mount your phone in the middle
now that would really be trolling some other companies who tried to sue them

 

[GoldenBullet]

Just put some DLSS tech into the switch, thats all it needs.

 

[SSG Vegeta]

I wouldn't be surprised if Nintendo made a home console only Nintendo Switch to appeal to people who only want a home console. It wouldn't replace the hybrid it would just be another option.

 

[DiscostewSM]

This must be the upgraded unit rumored for 2018.....and 2019.....and 2020........

 

[pedro702]

Switch with 4K res, no battery, no handheld mode, running by plug wall.
If it's not that, then I'm not interested.

then it wont be a switch since it cant actualy switch lol, it will be just a nintendo console

 

[64bitmodels]

This kind of rumor happens to any products from any major tech company.

The RTX 3080 got a new rumor/leak every 2 weeks since the beginning of the year


Anyway here's the specs I am expecting, and nothing less:
4k120fps, RTX, 64GB of DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD

the ps5 doesnt even have 32 gb of ddr5 let alone 64, and thats a home console
what makes you think that the switch will even hit 64gb of ram
at the most im expecting 8gb of ram alongside a 6.9 inch screen and 1080p on handheld and tv
maybe performance boosts in games like BOTW and luigi's mansion 3

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This must be the upgraded unit rumored for 2018.....and 2019.....and 2020........

lets be real here tho, dsi and new 3ds came 4 years after release. its nearing the end of the switch's 3rd year.

 

[Moon164]

No handheld mode haha your kidding me right. This thing main force is being a handheld aswell as console.

I admit that a Nintendo Switch similar to Playstation TV would be very attractive to me.

I really don't really care about "playing on the go'', in fact, I prefer to play on the comfort of my couch looking at my TV with a much bigger screen, If Nintendo were able to release only a ''home console version of the Nintendo Switch'' similar to what Sony did with the Playstation TV and costing around $100 or $150 I would buy it without even thinking twice, I just want to play , I don't care if it's on a portable or not.

If the price were attractive, it would be very welcome in emerging countries like Brazil.

unlike being portable mode only with the switch light being docked only would without a doubt make some games unplayable or render portions largely unavailable that make use of the touchscreen with no easy way to work around say issue

All Nintendo Switch games are compatible with dock or tabletop mode.

Ironically, not all games are compatible with the portable mode (like Super Mario Party, 1/2 Switch, Just Dance, Nintendo Labo, etc...)

 

[Deleted member 414991]

idc at all about upgraded resolution they should just improve the processor and joycons / ergonomics

 

[DSoryu]

• Pixart is the manufacturer that will produce the next-gen Joycon controllers, including the hand gesture sensing.

Here goes another gimmick that is used by two games only and then is forgotten forever *EHEM!!* HD rumble and IR camera
*EHEM!!*

 

[Deleted User]

It’s absolutely long overdue, a nice OLED 1080p screen and the ability to use wireless headphones without a dumb adapter (still baffles me you that you need an adapter) is what the switch should have been

Right now my hacked Vita is a better experience over the original switch

 

[KingVamp]

Maybe I'll be wrong, but I doubt the screen is going be an Oled.

 

[64bitmodels]

It’s absolutely long overdue, a nice OLED 1080p screen and the ability to use wireless headphones without a dumb adapter (still baffles me you that you need an adapter) is what the switch should have been

Right now my hacked Vita is a better experience over the original switch

ofc lol, 1 is a hacked console and the other isnt.
in all seriousness tho, i dont find it that long overdue, i think its right on time in fact
considering that the new gen consoles are around the corner it makes sense to release an upgrade

 

[pedro702]

I admit that a Nintendo Switch similar to Playstation TV would be very attractive to me.

I really don't really care about "playing on the go'', in fact, I prefer to play on the comfort of my couch looking at my TV with a much bigger screen, If Nintendo were able to release only a ''home console version of the Nintendo Switch'' similar to what Sony did with the Playstation TV and costing around $100 or $150 I would buy it without even thinking twice, I just want to play , I don't care if it's on a portable or not.

If the price were attractive, it would be very welcome in emerging countries like Brazil.



All Nintendo Switch games are compatible with dock or tabletop mode.

Ironically, not all games are compatible with the portable mode (like Super Mario Party, 1/2 Switch, Just Dance, Nintendo Labo, etc...)

i mean they have the switch lite which they could have made compatible with a dock or using its own dock and they haven't made it compatible at all, never understood why tough.

imo if there is a switch pro which im doubting since they say that every year im guessing they will just ram up the cpu clock and gpu to like regular values instead of underclocked and call it a pro since their new system uses a much lower voltage and makes much less heat which shows how switch v2 batery life is much better, which means a switch pro could have a smaller batery life than switch v2 and probably use 2ghz cpu and 1ghz gpu with afew changes which are default speeds of their own chip they use.

it would make games much better performance wise imo and they could put a 1080p screen since many games on portable would be able to be 1080 specialy the not so heavy titles imo.

 

[spotanjo3]

I would rather have Nintendo's new console compete directly to the PS5 and Xbox Series X but I doubt.

 

[shadow1w2]

An upgraded Switch would be nice but they'd need to make a significant jump in tech to entice the current install base.
It might just be another small quiet revision.
I think it smarter to make an add-on or TV only Switch that acts as a dock and works in tandem optionally with a regular/lite switch via streaming and data sharing.
Let the TV unit do the high res and better performance then leave the regular/lite switch as is as a handheld.
Maybe even discontinue the old switch and sell the complete Switch experience as two products TV and Lite then make more money without pushing the install base to upgrade their main unit.

Though heck these days I'm dying for an affordable handheld x86 machine for the freedom it would give despite the issues.

 

[linuxares]

Ha-Ha! We see your modchip, let us present this Switch!