[Rumor] Wall Street Journal claims Nintendo will release both an enhanced and budget model Switch

DeslotlCL · Mar 25, 2019

DANTENDO said:
Just enjoy the games at mo loads of time until a new model arrives prob can complete 5 or 6 games by then and we got yoshi next week if Yr into tht game

I mean, i do enjoy it. I mostly use it for mario kart 8 deluxe and fortnite, but a more powerful model, perhaps with a better screen for portable mode would have helped a lot from the start...

Windaga · Mar 25, 2019

I wouldn't mind if they released a stronger, larger Switch - I think it makes perfect sense. I just hope they also release some kind of powered dock that's compatible with older Switch models. Or if the update itself is actually the dock, and the two new models are just size and QoL updates, like Bluetooth audio, a built in microphone, more comfortable joycons, etc .

Rahkeesh · Mar 25, 2019

Something whatever said:
The dock would still need to be included otherwise we would get brand confusion (“they said you could play it on the tv!”),

You'd think that not including a dock or removable controllers would get the point across. I'll admit they need as bold a name as the 2DS though.

and having joy cons locked into the switch prevents any ability to replace or buy new joy cons -something Nintendo would definitely want consumers to do.

Why stop at just replacing the joy-cons when you can make them replace the entire system? See the 3DS crappy c-pads or DS lite shoulder buttons.

KiiWii · Mar 25, 2019

I would like to see:

Full 1080p or higher in portable.
Bigger screen.
In game chat, properly.
Wireless HDMI (no more dock)
Bigger joycons.
Customisable joycons (layout of buttons/stick etc)
N64 / GC / Wii VC native.

/I wish

bowser · Mar 25, 2019

If they make a bigger Switch it will make all current joy cons and Labo instantly useless. Not to mention heavy since the current one already isn't too light and hurts my hands after a while.

They'll probably make a more powerful Switch with the same form factor.

Kubas_inko · Mar 25, 2019

KiiWii said:
I would like to see:

Full 1080p or higher in portable.
Bigger screen.
In game chat, properly.
Wireless HDMI (no more dock)
Bigger joycons.
Customisable joycons (layout of buttons/stick etc)
N64 / GC / Wii VC native.

/I wish

Wireless HDMI would be horrible. Just imagine the latency.
1080p - battery

KiiWii · Mar 25, 2019

Kubas_inko said:
Wireless HDMI would be horrible. Just imagine the latency.
1080p - battery

Yeah I suppose :-/

DANTENDO · Mar 25, 2019

bowser said:
If they make a bigger Switch it will make all current joy cons and Labo instantly useless. Not to mention heavy since the current one already isn't too light and hurts my hands after a while.

They'll probably make a more powerful Switch with the same form factor.

I don't kno why Yr hands hurt while holding the switch I've seen you throw Mario with no issues

huma_dawii · Mar 25, 2019

DANTENDO said:
NINTENDO ARE YOU LISTENING WE NEED A DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL PORT

I know!!! We need that I need to output the sound thru hdmi and other kind of output...

Also we need LAN port.

Dr.Hacknik · Mar 25, 2019

The Switch is already relatively budget friendly. So, seeing a budget option is unlikely in my mind. Although, an upgraded model would certainly be nice. But not make the original obsolete.

huma_dawii · Mar 25, 2019

KiiWii said:
I would like to see:

Full 1080p or higher in portable.
Bigger screen.
In game chat, properly.
Wireless HDMI (no more dock)
Bigger joycons.
Customisable joycons (layout of buttons/stick etc)
N64 / GC / Wii VC native.

/I wish

Kubas_inko said:
Wireless HDMI would be horrible. Just imagine the latency.
1080p - battery

This is something I think it's actually coming, it was rumored for the NX way before it launched.

Don't worry about lag of any kind, as this technology is the same as the Wii U Gamepad video codecs and stuff... basically is that technology built in a dongle you connect to the TV making this a wireless display.

I wouldn't discard the possibility specially when Nintendo already has patents for it.

Kubas_inko · Mar 25, 2019

huma_dawii said:
This is something I think it's actually coming, it was rumored for the NX way before it launched.

Don't worry about lag of any kind, as this technology is the same as the Wii U Gamepad video codecs and stuff... basically is that technology built in a dongle you connect to the TV making this a wireless display.

I wouldn't discard the possibility specially when Nintendo already has patents for it.

Wii U gamepad had a noticeable lag (at least I was able to notice it) but a really small one. But with wireless HDMI, I don't think your hands would happy if you had to hold your switch as a gamepad. You would also still need to charge it.

huma_dawii · Mar 25, 2019

Kubas_inko said:
Wii U gamepad had a noticeable lag (at least I was able to notice it) but a really small one. But with wireless HDMI, I don't think your hands would happy if you had to hold your switch as a gamepad...

It did not have lag, you probable played like 20 feet away from
your TV xD

There are tons of videos on YouTube stating that in some cases even the Gamepad video was faster and responsive than some people Tvs.

http://nintendotoday.com/wii-u-gamepad-lag-test/

bowser · Mar 25, 2019

Kubas_inko said:
Wii U gamepad had a noticeable lag (at least I was able to notice it) but a really small one. But with wireless HDMI, I don't think your hands would happy if you had to hold your switch as a gamepad. You would also still need to charge it.

You have to put your TV in game mode to get rid of the lag.

Veho · Mar 25, 2019

Rahkeesh said:
You'd think that not including a dock or removable controllers would get the point across. I'll admit they need as bold a name as the 2DS though.

They need to really hammer home the point that it can't switch between modes (handheld -- home console), and is instead stuck in just one mode... So instead of Switch they should call it...

Nintendo Stuck.

Axido · Mar 25, 2019

Chary said:
I can't wait for the New Switch XL Color SP Plus & Knuckles.

I guess I'm gonna need a new signature then.

comput3rus3r · Mar 25, 2019

I don't trust it just because WSJ's initials are too close to SJW's.

DeslotlCL · Mar 25, 2019

Dr.Hacknik said:
The Switch is already relatively budget friendly. So, seeing a budget option is unlikely in my mind. Although, an upgraded model would certainly be nice. But not make the original obsolete.

Relatively budget friendly? Considering they charge an insane amount for a plastic with an hdmi and usb ports? What about the insane price of both joycons? The switch is anything but budget friendly, especially when you also want to get a few games with it.

geodeath · Mar 25, 2019

Xzi said:
Well, going from a fairly significant underclock to an overclock would actually make quite a bit of difference, but again there's the problem of cooling solution. Plus battery life concerns. Unless they go stationary with the "Switch Pro," which would seemingly defeat the purpose of Switch to begin with. Lots of reasons to doubt this is actually going to be a thing.

I have been saying since the switch's launch, that it made more sense to have one more powerful version for 'home' use and one less powerful for playing on the go, without the malarkey of removable joycons and so on. They would substitute the stupid joycons (for home play they are ridiculous, they do not even provide a charging method) for the pro controller and instead of the screen and battery, you could get the extra juice. If not for the same price, for a little bit more, including the savings from the parts you do not use.
It makes complete sense. I do not play mobile, at all, never. My switch is underpowered to compete at home, for the main reason of being able to be played mobile. Even docked, it's a tablet processor. It would make more sense to have an X2 from the beginning (if not even better), then X1 on the portable. Then games are profile'd differently between the 2 versions aka Xbox One vs Xbox One X. This way, the people who care about gaming on the go, can take one over the other or even both.

This does not defeat the purpose of the switch at all. Games could still 'continue' on the mobile device after putting the 'pro' to sleep, much like viber can continue a call from the desktop to the mobile when heading out. Games could autosave their state and use the network as a resuming point or whatever.

I mean, there are mobile phones more powerful than the Switch now, and its only 2 years old.

But Nintendo love to sell the same hardware 10 times in each generation, so not impressed or surprised at all if thats the case.

James310 · Mar 25, 2019

DANTENDO said:
Mayb anyone who bought the original switch and can send in proof by receipt nintendo could offer a 25 percent discount on the new model

GameStop almost always does a upgrade trade in deal , I got my New 3ds XL preorder at $90 when I traded in my regular 3ds during that deal, they will likely do the same for any future Switch upgrades for limited time...

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