I don't know how many of you know, but there is a "new" Nvidia Tegra X1. XDA reported that there is a new Shield TV coming, with an slightly improved Tegra X1. Mainly updated to run Android 9 and above, some Tegra Kernel Devs reported that it should have better power management and a higher maximum GPU clock.
The rumored Switch Pro is probably just a SoC refresh. Maybe Nintendo will do some updates like unlocking Bluetooth, a glass Screen, bigger battery capacity. QoL changes, no edge to edge screen or any of those ultra fancy concepts.
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But what i'm really excited about is a possible Switch Mini. After pooling out my PS Vita, you just have to admit that it is so much nice to hold than a Switch. Round sides and better button button placement in consequence just feel so much better in the hands.
And since the Vita is thicker, i could imagine a Tegra X1 sitting in there, with a adjusted cooling system (shorter but thicker heatpipe) a thicker but narrower battery and a 5-5.7" screen. No batteries, rumble motors and sensors for the joycons means lots more space in the Handheld, too. Maybe even a lower res for the mini for even more battery life due to lower power needs to drive it~
I just hope it won't have a glossy back or to much gloss in general. Also, i'd hope to have the TV-dock usability, requiring a new dock...
San, i want a switch in my vita...
Here's thing man...Support Nintendo otherwise stop talking about a DEAD Vita. Sony no longer or never really gave it REAL support. Switch is the new game in town.
@DanTheSausage We can talk for months about all the possibilities for a Switch Pro or a Switch mini. In fact people have been doing just that on this site.
But it is all nothing but speculation.
I would prefer a Switch Pro personally, as it would open Nintendo to charging a little more and having some more luxurious features. I'd pay 400 or even 450 for a Switch Pro if it met most of my wish list.
-Better battery
-Bluetooth support
-More internal storage or a second SD card slot
-Glass screen and 1080p
-Better speakers
-Generally improved specs.
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@graysoncharles So while over 1200 hours in portable mode. I have roughly the same play time but divided much more heavily between TV and portable. I still find it surprising that the wear and tear is as heavy as you make it sound. Sorry to hear that.
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@graysoncharles It does kinda sound that way. I suppose they must manufacture them in more than one location. I'll have to look into that. I am kinda curious now. I learned the other day that Sony sources hard drives for PS4 from a variety of companies and was surprised to hear that.
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I really couldn't see myself going for a Switch mini. MAYBE a "pro" Switch, but that's still a big maybe. But I've never gone for these mid-generation cash grabs: New3ds, PS4 Pro, One X... no thanks. I bought your machine to play your games, and you should honor that. So far, I think Nintendo is actually the only company guilty of requiring a mid-generation update to play certain games, right? Didn't Majora's Mask require the updated 3DS? I don't think anything on Xbox or PS requires the update models, just makes things look prettier.
I do not think that we will see a mini Switch.
I think we see a Pro Switch and a "cheap" Switch.
The real question would be how to you make a Switch cheaper?
One option would to remove the screen and battery, so that you have a version that can only be played on a TV from start.
But where or not if it's portable will depend on Nintendo use of technology they have.
Connecting a battery to a "cheap" Switch would not be that big of a leap in terms of technology.
But adding a screen? Not that hard, but now the cost will be the same as a normal Switch or higher.
Unless the "cheap" Switch is capable of streaming to phones or tables.
The have done this before with the Wii U, but I do not think that is a good thing to do.
No I think the Switch family will be a Pro with new hardware, the current Switch and a "Cheap" stationary Switch with the hardware from the Pro.
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