Hardware Nintendo Switch 2 Predictions

[biosyn]

I can picture a budget version that's geared almost exclusively for handheld mode and therefore has the attachable joy-cons removed as a feature in favor of a regular gamepad.

 

[MrCokeacola]

We need a Vita TV option for the Switch. I'd call it a Switch TV.

 

[sarkwalvein]

Probably a "New Nintendo Switch" with improved Tegra chip, patched bootrom, and more battery life.
I don't think we will see a console size increase, but perhaps they will minimize bezels and put a bigger screen in a console of the same size.

PS: The improved Tegra chips will mean slightly improved FPS, but not a big change. The games will still be the same, same console, no exclusives. Think something like a jump from Xbox One -> Xbox One S (not even X).

 

[Jayro]

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?

It's not a new Switch, just a SoC revision to address the current exploit disaster they have on their hands.

 

[sarkwalvein]

It's not a new Switch, just a SoC revision to address the current exploit disaster they have on their hands.

I think you took it too literal and missed the "what if" hypothetical world question.
I still believe they will eventually (mid-2019?) release a minimal revision, and I consider the probable changes that I described above.

 

[guily6669]

We need a Vita TV option for the Switch. I'd call it a Switch TV.

Why the heck do you need that? The console is not that powerful and I don't even know why would anyone go with mobile SOC made for tablets\smartphones in a home console where all the others are using PC like more powerful hardware...

I guess the fact that Switch can be both of 2 worlds portable and home, its way better, I would never buy it if it wasnt portable.

Probably a "New Nintendo Switch" with improved Tegra chip, patched bootrom, and more battery life.
I don't think we will see a console size increase, but perhaps they will minimize bezels and put a bigger screen in a console of the same size.

PS: The improved Tegra chips will mean slightly improved FPS, but not a big change. The games will still be the same, same console, no exclusives. Think something like a jump from Xbox One -> Xbox One S (not even X).

I don't think that will be just now... I don't think an upgrade for Tegra X2 is also reasonable as it is just a small step forward, but it would help battery life as its made in 16nm...

But the new upcoming Tegra Volta based will have a huge boost in performance and will be 12nm, this is a must have update in my opinion for the next Switch maybe like 1.5-2 years from now. I mean a cutdown version of this SOC and with downclock because most likely this SOC will be a power eater on the normal version that Nvidia will put out, but I think it will also have impressive performance.

 

[lincruste]

Maybe they will improve battery life which is not great.
And probably release some retro look edition, the original Game Boy and SNES will be 30 years old in a couple of years.

 

[3DSPoet]

The New Switch will be a clam shell design so as to better protect the screen when on the go. It will have folding screen technology so you can have a screen that covers both halves of the shell (rather than 2 different screens), the joy cons will attach to the top and bottom, rather than the sides (since you'll turn it sideways to play it), and there will be a fully functional phone stuffed into it so you can use it as a smart phone and a gaming console. It won't be compatible with any current phone, though, and will be powered by the new SwitchOS.

 

[Fluffball]

I think we may see a revision in year 3 so 1H 2020,Japan used mario as it's cultural mascot as it's intro at the end of the brazil olympics so if there was ever a time to market a new device it would be with the coinciding of the japanese olympics.

 

[europat]

My prediction is to have the Nintendo Labo - Toy Con 02 - Robot Kit updated to have the Switch VR screen right in your face, in HD and to see everything around you, and not this cardboard funny face :