Rumor: Further reports claim that a new Switch model will launch in 2020

cisadmyn · Jan 8, 2020

Xzi said:
I don't personally know any professional gamers. It's entirely irrelevant anyway, as even professional gamers can appreciate a hybrid device for use on road trips or the toilet.

Not sure why you think it would cost less than the handheld-only Switch Lite...docked mode requires better performance, not worse.

The Switch Lite has the exact same SoC as the regular switch, which is capable of rendering docked mode graphics. It just physically can't because it doesn't have the hdmi hardware.

And besides the Tegra X1 is so old now, as shown with Switch V2s there are likely Die Shrinks or Energy/Performance optimizations that can still be done.

KingVamp · Jan 8, 2020

Since we are talking about devices that look like the Switch.

Pluupy said:
Making a non-portable but powerful version of the Switch would go against everything the Switch stands for, literally NAMED for.

Like making a portable only Switch?

Bladexdsl · Jan 8, 2020

those don't have nintendos exclusives though. that's what makes the switch worth getting. otherwise it's just another lame phone snap on to play fortnite

Xzi · Jan 8, 2020

cisadmyn said:
The Switch Lite has the exact same SoC as the regular switch, which is capable of rendering docked mode graphics.

We'd have to test them all individually to be sure, but I'd bet Switch Lite is using lower-binned chips which failed to hit the clock rate necessary for docked mode output. Which means Nintendo is still making a fair bit of profit at $200 each, because those chips would've just gone in the trash/recycling bin otherwise.

Pleng · Jan 8, 2020

Pluupy said:
People claiming that it's going to be dock-only are only kidding themselves. Making a non-portable but powerful version of the Switch would go against everything the Switch stands for, literally NAMED for.

While I agree with you, one could make the exact same argument about the Switch Lite. There's really no second guessing what crazy scheme Nintendo could come up with next.

WhiteMaze · Jan 8, 2020

Pluupy said:
People claiming that it's going to be dock-only are only kidding themselves. Making a non-portable but powerful version of the Switch would go against everything the Switch stands for, literally NAMED for.

Yeah...so...uhm...I feel kind of bad saying this but..they released a Switch that doesn't Switch.

The Switch Lite.

So....yeah. There goes that hope.

DjoeN · Jan 8, 2020

Tegra X2?
Tegra 3?

or would thatbe overkill?

Psionic Roshambo · Jan 8, 2020

Switch XL... or New Switch like the New 3DS.

Nvidia does have that refreshed X1 chip that is slightly faster. Maybe Nintendo will release an external GPU thing.

KingVamp · Jan 8, 2020

Ampersound said:
Switch Micro! Let's GO

I ,too, want my hands to burn.

Teletron1 · Jan 8, 2020

DjoeN said:
Tegra X2?
Tegra 3?

or would thatbe overkill?

I thought a modified Parker chip which cut power demand by almost half but I do hope they give an option to run in power save mode as well as boost mode to gain some extra battery life

Lodad · Jan 8, 2020

Pluupy said:
People claiming that it's going to be dock-only are only kidding themselves. Making a non-portable but powerful version of the Switch would go against everything the Switch stands for, literally NAMED for.

Just get a PC or Oculus Go/Quest for god's sake. Why do you need the Switch to do this?

I don't know if you're referring to me, but I didn't claim it would be, just discussing how it could be practical (Also mentioned I was dreaming big and wishlisting).

As for VR, it would be cool if the switch family had the capability. High-end VR needs the pixel density on the display to mitigate screen door effects and a few people I know who own Valve Index initially complain about motion sickness. But if it weren't for the low-resolution Switch display, I'd say a traditional-style console designed around remote play AND as a base station for VR play would be pretty great. The more I think about that though, the more it sounds exactly how the Wii U was designed, minus VR.

smf · Jan 9, 2020

Xzi said:
We'd have to test them all individually to be sure, but I'd bet Switch Lite is using lower-binned chips which failed to hit the clock rate necessary for docked mode output.

As the chips are cheap, on a old technology node and are relatively slow then I'm not sure how much testing they'll be prepared to pay to speed bin them.

Doesn't the loading screen overclocking boost the standard OS supports, go to docked speeds in handheld mode anyway? Or does the switch lite not work the same?

64bitmodels · Jan 11, 2020

x65943 said:
Pro edition console would be nice to get modern framerates in some games

But honestly what I really want is an actual portable switch - one that can go in my pocket. The switch lite's form factor is almost the same as the first iteration

"Portable" yeah I guess

so like a gba sp of sorts?

Ericthegreat · Jan 11, 2020

DarkKaine said:
Yo Mr Xecuter, this is a whole lot more interesting than the switch lite or Mariko units. Don't burn the exploit pretty please

Yea, this kinda sucks, at the same time I guess it's mean to make switch lite users wait but I have to kinda agree.

Immortallix · Jan 11, 2020

x65943 said:
If you are implying that making the switch smaller turns it into a Vita, then yes

I just miss portable consoles being portable

Honestly I want something closer to the DS or Gameboy advance foot print

I would like this as well, but the problem is devs these days make the text in games so small. A lot of games I have to pull a chair up in front of my tv to read. Super Neptunia & FE3H are really bad offenders, with the text still being quite small even when I'm holding the switch up to my face. An even smaller screen might just make text microscopic. Unless devs take it as a wake up call and start patching bigger text options into every game.

DANTENDO · Jan 11, 2020

Immortallix said:
I would like this as well, but the problem is devs these days make the text in games so small. A lot of games I have to pull a chair up in front of my tv to read. Super Neptunia & FE3H are really bad offenders, with the text still being quite small even when I'm holding the switch up to my face. An even smaller screen might just make text microscopic. Unless devs take it as a wake up call and start patching bigger text options into every game.

Eye test mate plus check for some games as hav options changing txt size

Immortallix · Jan 15, 2020

DANTENDO said:
Eye test mate plus check for some games as hav options changing txt size

Gee I never thought of that. I have glasses & an up to date prescription. Text in games have been getting smaller and most games don't have options for it. Most of the time when they do the difference still isn't very helpful.

HentaiHappy · Jan 19, 2020

What exactly are they gonna do? Bigger screen, resolution, OLED, battery life extend 1 extra hour? They already rolled out the new tegra chip as damage control. lol

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