Topic: What Would You Want In A Switch Pro Update?

@Agriculture but would it use micro SD Cards or something similar? And how would that affect the size, because it would be pretty big if it had similar power to the ps5

Much like how it works on PS5, you could probably use micro SD cards to play original Switch games. An nvme-ssd is physically larger than the current Switch internal storage, but they aren't enormous or anything. It's nothing like if you tried to put a 2.5" hard drive. Some of the smaller nvme-ssds are only 3 cm long and 2.2 cm wide.

Ok. But how would the overall power be? Compare it to current systems and next gen systems. And can it, you know, Switch?

@HotGoomba

I doesn't matter what Nintendo decides to do. Whether we're talking about a mid-gen refresh or a successor, Nintendo has zero interest in chasing either PS5 or XSX, power wise.

They're probably working with Nvidia to create a custom chip. As for it's "overall power" who knows? It needs to be able to run PS5 and Series X games at reduced settings. And of course it would be a hybrid console, Nintendo can't give that functionality up, because then the only reason to buy a Nintendo console would be for the exclusives.

@Magician I know. I'm just interested in what this guy's saying.

They have no interest in matching it, but they have an interest in making those games playable at lower settings. Look at what Microsoft did with the Series S, it's the same general hardware as the Series X except a little less graphical power and memory. That way the Series S will be able to play the same games but at a lower setting.

Playstation 5 games released from launch and onward, and Series X games released starting 2021 (when Microsoft says the Series X will start getting exclusive games) lots of those games will depend on there being a fast SSD. Sooner or later Nintendo will release a new Switch console with more power, and if it has something like 100 mb/s memory then it won't be able to run any PS5/Series S/X games at any settings.

I would rather see Nintendo wait a few years than to release a next gen Switch without a fast SSD.

The launch of xbox/psx isn't going to affect the Nintendo system or Gaming community. If so then the announcement of the xbox/psx would slow down slow or deter sales but the opposite is true. A Switch with 1080p(portable)/4K(Docked) just helps improve sales and the price of it will more or less help sales with it. As to the Access time no human can perceive that no matter how much one wants to argue this and has been shown time and time again Benchmarks are a fallacy that can be manipulated to help or deter another.
I would rather Nintendo do their own and not follow those whom have "0" experience in product innovation to decide timeline. I say 4 yrs is more then enough time for a new system considering computer system changes as soon as it's comes out so new becomes old in a blink of a eye.

We needed a Pro like yesterday. The Switch is so underpowered it’s scandalous.

@scoobdoo To be fair, Nintendo has been focusing on fun over power since the Wii, and only just recently with the Switch did msny people have problems with it.

Also, you're implying underpowered like it can't run anything. I mean sure, ports usually have to be downgraded, but games like Hellblade, Witcher 3, Ori, The Spyro and Crash Trilogy Collections, all look good on Switch. Not PS4 good, but for an "underpowered" portable system, I think that those ports' drawbacks, usually the graphics or frame rate (really only excluding Hellblade and The Ori Games, those look near perfect on Switch somehow) are worth it for most people, including myself.

I mean, Nintendo only needs to make a Pro model not because the current one is weaker than the PS4 and Xbox One, but because the PS5 and Xbox Series is releasing, especially with them going as low as $300.

This is what people don't like and keep saying Nintendo shouldn't make a newer version because it will rain on their launch releases.

@SwitchForce I think what Nintendo should do is release a more powerful system for about $350. (Let's say that it's called the Nintendo Switch 2 fn) I'd say a 1440p or 1080p hybrid that can run PS5 games and Xbox Series Games, just at maybe a slower loading time and not as good but still decent graphics. But with the Switch, they lower the price of that ($200, $80 for the lite cause why not) and they keep putting the good majority of their games on Switch (with the exception of games taking advantage of the Switch 2) until 2024, then finally discontinue it in 2028. Crazy idea, but Nintendo wants the Switch to last as long as possible while not looking like a Toaster Manufacturer, so I think that this might be the best idea.

Oh and they make Joy Cons that don't drift and hand those off for free if you own a pair of joy cons.

@Magician Id like a tv switch as well albeit a nonpro switch. I even feel it is vital.

Less parts and cheaper pricing, especially if it can be made and sold cheaper than the lite, has to be an easier way to get it to more new people and also people willing to double dip as well just so they will always have access to a switch in case of repairs or what have you on a regular switch.

I feel now is the most important time for experimental games that attempt to become new evergreen games, and to continue going down the ample list of improvements and solutions that should be resolved years before more versions are made or the actual sequel to the switch, the switch fusion, is released.

@HotGoomba My suspicions will there will be 3 models of Switch as this will be their only model line.
1. Lite
2. Standard Switch
3. Switch 2/HD/Pro/?

And since most game will run on all 3 platforms with the exceptions of those requiring more GPU then that will be the realm of Switch 2/HD/Pro/? model to run those games settings. The standard Switch will run them but at lower specs so that would insure compatibility to still play those games but minus the horsepower/graphics to run the higher specs. This will insure no model will loose out of the race with the Higher spec model to give more in return.
Prices.
1. Lite = 199.99 --> 159.99
2. Switch = 299.99 --> 259.99
3. Switch 2? = 350.00

Going to low will not help them reinvest back to the system to improve or update specs. I only see a modest price decrease of 40-50$ overall to much price reduction and that could hurt.

@Slowdive If Nvidia manages to implement DLSS in a new SOC for Nintendo, coupled with my hope that they've solved analog drifting issues, and the rumor that Sharp and Innolux could make a miniLED IGZO panel for the console (listing rumors and hopes that have reliable sources and are logical), this is shaping up to be an amazing console.
Not cheap, by far, but really good.

Before the release of Control I was sure Nintendo would release more powerful hardware of some kind within the next year just to keep up third party support. But now with cloud gaming as a viable option, why would Nintendo bother releasing new hardware? Besides, the regular Switch is still selling like hot cakes. What do you guys think?

Yep I'm just wait my whole life for nintendo to screw me over by coming out with the switch u.

Oh, silly @Snatcher, Nintendo won't make such a stupid decision again! Right?

In reality, the only reason why the Wii U is called the Wii U (allegedly, don't take my word for it) is because if Nintendo called it the Wii 2, in Japan the name would have sounded like "Weenie", because Two in Japanese is pronounced "Nee".

So why did they call it the Wii U instead of the Wii Sequel, Super Wii, or a different name entirely? I have no idea.

@HotGoomba Great point