Nintendo Focused On The Current Switch, So Don't Expect A Revision Anytime Soon

He didn’t even answer the question. I would’ve taken a “We have no plans for releasing a new model of Nintendo Switch currently” over what was said here.

“A bit later”. This could stil be anytime between the start of 2019 and “a bit later”.

So, what was that mean last time about the Revision on year 2019 ?

They won’t admit to a new model coming out just before Christmas.

"we're making most of our sales during Christmas season, please stop asking me if people should wait until next year to buy a new model, we need to make our numbers here."

Translation: The Switch is still printing money, once consumers get tired of it we’ll release the new revision.

Yeah... hmm... are you expecting him to say anything that could slightly affect sales so close to Christmas? I mean, have some common sense...

If I'm honest, I'd rather have them releasing a newer version of it along with the competition so that the third part Devs wouldn't have an excuse for not bringing games at the same time to the platform.
I don't even mind if the newer console is still not as powerful as long as it portable like it's now.

Hardware revisions just feel like a slap in the face to early adopters of the system.

Just design and build a platform, let it run its lifecycle and move onto the next, with significant hardware and software improvements.

Re-releasing what is essentially the same system but with “yea but this one has 220 more pixels on the X axis and has different colours” is just lame and in line with what I’d expect from a company like Apple.

Reggie's a big talker and a master at deflecting questions. I stopped listening to him ages ago. I wouldn't be surprised if he ran for office at some point in his career.

After christmas they will annonce it.
It whould be suïcide to say it now

@mist I don't know... the GBA SP came out 2 years after the GBA.
The DS lite came out 1.5 years after the DS
The DSi XL came out 1 year after the DSi
The 3DS XL came out 1.5 years after the 3DS

That's not an Apple thing, it has been a Nintendo thing for a long time too.

@mist i agree and any update to the specs could cause some backlash among the 3rd party developers since they have gotten used to the current switch specs and besides switch next successor which wont be out till maybe 2023 time frame will probably have better specs.

Greed. I Love Nintendo but really. Greed.

I held off on getting a Switch this year once I heard the rumor of a new version in 2019. I'd hate to get one now only for one to come out next year with better battery life or something useful like that. Besides, I can bide my time finishing all my Wii U titles they keep re-releasing on Switch. 🙄😉

The way I see it 2020-21. Not now. It isn’t struggling in sales or getting key games working nice. The hardware is profitable and being gobbled up at amazing levels as are the games even third party finally. They’ll hang on. They have already the TegraX2 to revise it with which is notably more powerful and less battery hungry too. It would be like the ps4 to pro boost for developers to do more yet stay comfy and compatible. They have no motive to rush that along while things are hot.

This is the kind of corporate thing that companies have to say. The second any official statement goes out that they are considering a new device, a significant subset of the consumer base will either:
A. Wait for the price drop on the current device that will accompany a new device
B. Just wait for the new device.

The current Switch is still going awesome, so I seriously doubt Nintendo wants to do anything that might risk that.

What a idiotic question to ask in an interview right in the smack middle of Nintendo's most important time of the year where they sell the most consoles and games! /facepalm

But then again. What you expect from the "Click bait" kings of the internet called Forbes. /shrug

Nintendo won't release anything that would fragment the Switch base. So any hardware revisions would be limited to either cosmetic, efficiencies of manufacturing that allow for a lower price point, efficiencies in CPU that allow longer runtime on battery, improved kickstand, etc. If they do put in a more-powerful CPU, it'd be limited to providing portable capabilities closer to docked mode. Like a new 1080p screen, and performance handheld like it would docked. They will NOT go beyond that... no extra RAM (although they could do more built-in storage), no performance boost that allows for games that would not run on the original Switch. And no version where the joycons don't detach... this is critical for many games.

Just to note, he said the same thing 2 days before the DS Lite was announced.

I'm confused and over tired so can someone help a guy out as I'm interpreting this as they are going to release a new revision,

"You saw systems, whether it’s our own or competitive home console systems, utilize that tactic a -bit later in the life cycle-"

Probably not reading the whole thing properly...

@DABYX It took me a moment to understand what this meant, but basically what is being said is that releasing revisions to consoles is a strategy used by Nintendo and other companies, but right now Nintendo is focusing on the Switch as it is.

@mist So true, Apple had three revisions of the iPhone X which is already $1,000+ as the main event at their press conference. If that’s not stupid then I don’t know what is.

I don't know why people want a new version right away, seems stupid, just play the games on what ya got

@PolarExperience Apple isn't the only guilty party here. A lot of the major companies that make phones put out a revision each year. All because of the competition for market share.

@DABYX It's like the DS Lite thing I mentioned. The DS Lite didn't have any technical improvements, it was only smaller and lighter (hence the name) than the original DS. It was a redesign, not an upgrade. (Which was the DSi, which indeed came later in the cycle)

I do feel Nintendo doing a redesign of the Switch. Like a Switch lite. But doing so means you would break compatibility with current Docks and JoyCon. And I can see why Nintendo wouldn't want to do that right now.

i hope the new one will have backward comp for all switch games, i think there is a need for updated hardware by 2020 to really get new third parties on board. plus i have two switches so can just sell one and upgrade it (my wife hardly uses hers)

@sanderev @Yoshi , thanks. knew I was just being a bit dumb lol.

@ritouf Reggie is the only non-Japanese person on the Japanese board... I’d say he’s privy to info. But his background is in marketing. He’s just careful about what he divulges and how he says things.

So in other words, a revision is most likely in the works for 2019/2020, but of course it won't be unveiled or even acknowledged during a critical business income period such as the holiday season.

I expect a revision in 2019. Especially with Iwata's comments in mind, of back in the day...

Yep. Would make sense. 3 revisions of support for software and you've got your "ongoing momentum".

Of course, Nintendo probably will have an upgraded model eventually. That may be just a cosmetic, or actual hardware upgrade. Perhaps 1 model does cosmetic, then the next revision is on actual hardware. I would hate for Nintendo to do a hardware upgrade right now. I mean, I feel kind of burned from their treatment of WU. Forcing current owners out in the cold, unless they upgrade, especially when the system is expensive. They are not going to say anything right now, about that. Right now, is too critical for their finances.

@Yoshi It’s not like I don’t know that, was just agreeing with the post I replied to.

@erv Nintendo always announce stuff when THEY want to announce them. And deny everything if it's not announced. And only rarely they slip, and I think that is a good policy.

“So right now, the current execution of Nintendo Switch with the Joy-Con and all of the capabilities”

Guys, way to bury the lead! I’m no lawyer but I’d say this was a rare slip up on his part. He refers to the “current execution” of Nintendo Switch “with Joy-Con” and “all of the capabilities.” And again I’m not a lawyer but this seems to be confirming the existence of a “future execution” of Nintendo Switch “without Joy-Con” and “less of the capabilities.”

His language to my eyes seems to be coming from the vantage point of a person who in his mind thinks of Switch as a platform, a plural, rather than the singular device the rest of us identify when we hear Nintendo Switch.

Which to me would suggest that he’s probably seen the stripped down, less expensive, more portable “3ds replacement.” They’ve probably already been working on messaging and how to present the device to the public. Then he accidentally let this change in perspective show up a bit in this interview.

He told us to look at what they have been doing, and what other platform makers have been doing, see how it matches by what they're doing now, well.
If it's going by GB to GBC, DS to DSi, 3DS to n3DS
or with the competitors moving to PS4Pro and X1X
Reggie pretty much confirmed they intend to eventually release a significantly more powerful model.
Obviously that's not something you push while current model is enjoying great sales pushed by content.

@eSocrates He isn't denying anything also he isn't confirming anything either. Which is how he usually addresses the media. It's a 100% maybe, so it's a "yes we are, but we don't want to say anything right now".

@Rubbercookie While I think it’s obvious they’ll eventually release a souped up more powerful version of the Switch at some point, I think a careful reading of his language in this particular interview actually, accidentally, refers to a stripped down more portable, hopefully pocketable, revision.

Which I imagine they’d love to get out into the world so kids who need something sturdier and less expensive and adults who need something smaller and less conspicuous can both get the new Pokémon games.

My girlfriend wants the games cause she still plays and loves Pokémon Go but the system wouldn’t really be practical for her. She could play on our son’s but she probably wouldn’t for very long unlike if she had her own system she could keep in her purse like she does with her 3ds.

@eSocrates Well, that's about as far fetched as what I wrote, to draw that from his words
(he's being asked about a future execution in the form of a revised model - and so is naming this one 'current' for contrast)

But there's no doubt there is a great market for a Switch with the form factor of a PSVita.
2DS set some precedent for it as well, they know that approach can be widely successful.
And so, you know, there should be no doubt it's something they're considering.

@mantez,

Not the first time Nintendo have denied a console model revision was coming,the original 3DS XL is a perfect example.

@sanderev That’s called a non-denial denial. I learned about them from All the Presidents Men reading about Nixon. Saying a lot while saying nothing is an art form and its always fun to spot it in the wild.

I do have to disagree though. I think he slipped up and he used a few more words than he would have liked.

I hope we see a Switch 2.0 before next gen hits to take advantage of the couple of cross gen years. Then another upgrade when last gen support is ditched which will put us roughly where we are now next gen.

@ritouf he doesn’t. And he can’t. He’s the president of NOA but that might as well be the head of the party planning committee. All the decisions are made in Japan. Aside from his role in public relations which is where he got his start he’s probably basically the general manager of the Redmond office.

@eSocrates That’s exactly how I read it, too. I was just skimming the comments to see if anyone else picked up on that before doing so myself. Great minds.

@Rubbercookie that’s exactly right. Hopefully it still has TV capabilities. There’s no reason it shouldn’t. The thing that would set it apart from the Vita of course would be that they’d be the same games. One platform multiple form factors.

@The_Pixel_King That’s EXACTLY what I did. Seeing that no one grasped the magnitude of what was happening I took on the task of revealing the truth. It was painful and took way longer than it should have but I think I got the point across.

Now if the staff could take my comment come up with a clever headline and turn it into an article that would be great. And then of course mail the check my way before Christmas that’d be great too.

bet nintendo already has switch 1.1 ready to go. just waiting for the right time. they aren't stupid, they been in the game a long time. they will be planning 5+ years in advance

Has technology really improved to a point where you could put a bigger processor in the thing and it not catch on fire?

Probably not.

This simply means "keep buying the current Switch".
If they already talk about a new version, people will stop buying the current Switch.

@MrGawain Same as smartphones. Their computing power had increased exponentially within the past 10 years and most of them don't catch on fire (RIP Galaxy Note 7).
If Moore's law is still valid, Computing power doubles every 18 Months. So technically, Nintendo could build a switch twice as powerful for the same price, as since manufacturers focus more and more on efficiency, you could also expect it to heat less and have a longer battery life.
Also nVidia Pascal architecture would make all of this possible, but I wouldn't expect a new Switch (NOT a Switch Pro!) to be released Christmas 2019.

So he says, Black Friday and Cyber Monday and before christmas and after christmas is important to them?
No Sh*t
It's as if they are running a business or something

Lyin Reggie is at it again

Well... "Soon" is a very subjective matter. And if I were NL I would be very careful with this interpretation statement.

Still I like to believe this statement about a revision soon. And even if they do, a revision does not necessarily equal more powerful hardware. Maybe it is just a 3DS - 2DS approach and we are getting a more affordable Switch "light"?
And what exactly did the NEW 3DS later on bring to the table that 3DS owners are missing out on and how many games utilize it? Also in case of the Switch, Joycons and other peripherals have to stay compatible, it will not be easy. On the other hand also Wiimotes received an update later on with motion plus integrated. But it was simply backwards compatible and games had to make use of it.

They could conceivably release the stripped down more portable version pretty soon after the holidays without peeving to many people since it’s not a wholly better device like the redesign that I imagine is coming later. An announcement anout 31 days after Christmas sounds about right. A release sometime around March would match historical patterns.

Then I bet that redesign is out for next Christmas. The current model is clearly the DS Phat of the Switch platform. I knew that as soon as I saw the janky Kickstand and later realized how the bezels will be a bigger screen in a new device of the same size.

The DS Phat was an awesome new form factor with plastic wrapped around it however they could manage do it at the price they needed to hit. I have a soft spot for it myself but it was basically a Kickstarter campaign to fund the design and production of the DS Lite.

That’s what the current switch is to the inevitable redesign whenever it arrives. At least I knew it going in this time so I won’t be bothered really.

I don't know what to think, would a hardware revision cater for better running games? Wasn't the whole original system RAM upgrade because of Capcom wanting to get the RE Engine running on it?

All the while there's not even a sniff of Resident Evil 7 or 2 coming to the Switch.

Just bring it already. Selling my 1.0 Switch is a no brainer if we get an overall better version with stupid BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES SUPPORT!

@Yenkman I honestly doubt it with the redesign. I think it will be all about quality of life improvements. Better kickstand, bigger (OLED?)screen, better battery life. Over all sleeker design.

They’re already at 2 years now. That could probably get them another two. Maybe this gen they end at 5 years rather than trying to stretch it out like the Wii. They present a Switch 2 with a leap in specs rather than a GBC or DSi modest spec bump. Backward compatible and still portable/dockable which is something which obviously has wide appeal.

That’s what I see happening anyways. We’ll have to wait see I guess. Then track down this thread years in the future and take a giant victory lap all over the internet.

Good. I know it’s bound to happen sooner or later but don’t fancy having to upgrade so soon.

PS4 Pro and Xbox One X, where made to combat the switch PS4 pro came before and X slightly after. But if Nintendo where to make a Switch Pro. You can bet a year after xbox 720 and ps5 will come. I said it before and i say it again don't take the bait Nintendo. This may get a few down votes but this is how i feel in regards to a Switch Pro.

@neufel @DenDen @mantez Exactly, Not when Mums and Dads are just about to wrap up little Tommy's Christmas present, this would be the last thing they want to hear about a new model being released in the new year.

@Mailman What about if they released a revision with a 1080p screen that could run titles with the docked profile but in handheld mode?

@Yoshi He mentioned a specific timeframe: The focus would be on current hardware in "an ongoing effort to make sure that we drive our business forward through the balance of this holiday season but also the first calendar quarter as well."

So don't expect a revision to come before the end of the holiday in fiscal Q1 in Dec, or the first calendar quarter in March 2019.

He doesnt have a clue. As always. Its the developers in Japan that knows and make decisions.

There are some things I would change for the second wave of Switch units in the future but as it stands now it’s still a nifty system.

1. Make the home screen more organized and uniquely customizable for each individual player.

2. Allow media to be played and or playable on the system such as music MP3s and or MP4 video files to be played would be marvelous.
Bluetooth connectivity would be great as well.

3. Allow custom wallpapers to be used and made on the system and include folders for media, games and data files used in the system.

4. Make a better kickstand for the unit; the one we have now is flimsy and seems prone to damage if not used properly.

5. Better, longer battery life, please. The battery we have now is laughably bad and definitely needs fixing!

6. I like the system and the JoyCon but I have rather large hands and fingers- I want a better sleeve or shell to protect my system from potential falls or residual moisture damage.

7. Implement a virtual console with GB, GBC, GBA, SNES, N64 and GC titles for purchase, please. The NES component we have now is sorely out of date and lacking any real titles worth playing if you ask me.

Having access to legacy content will provide great longevity for the system and will keep fans happy even longer especially during dry periods between each new big release for the system.

@goggles789
Dont stop listening to Reggie, just learn how to read between the lines, and how to interpret his responses under an "IF, THEN" context.

Reggie says alot... you just have to know how to interpret it.

Take this response, for example. IF a new revision weren't true, THEN what would his response be? It wouldn't be this. He'd knock it down in a much more concrete manner. Joker for Smash leading to Persona 5. IF it weren't true, what would his response be? It wouldn't be what he said, that's for sure.

Even going back to talk of cloud saves after launch. When asked, he gave a response where, IF it weren't true he never would have said that. Or Metroid when asked a year before Prime 4 was revealed

I knew all of these things were happening. before they happened. Because Reggie told us so. Most just didnt bother to decipher the code. And I can tell you now, Persona 5 is coming to Switch, and a Switch revision is coming (though when is anyone's guess). Reggie's already confirmed it for us.

@goggles789 I never liked Reggie. He always came across as smarmy and a bit slimy with his pitches and talks. Something about him just rubs me the wrong way.

@daggdroppen
He may not make those decisions but he is privy to all of them. Dont think for a second the president of the largest region in the world for Nintendo doesn't have a clue.

What do you expect him to say? Aw shucks, ya got me! This is strictly confidential right now but because you asked, let me just blurt it out right here right now. Holidays be danged, year off release be danged, planned future announcement be danged.

He knows, but hes obviously not talking, just like NoJ isnt talking. Nobody is talking until they're ready to. You have to read between the lines though, because a lot is actually being said via what's not being said.

Honestly, it's too early for a revision that would have anything noticeable to the common gamer. The only sort of revision I see in the short term is one that fixes the RCM entry point, but at a hardware level, as current systems can't patch that, but can fiddle with the boot process.

"don`t expect the revision this year"

Next year January, Reggie: 'Yes, the New Switch is coming suckers!'

Of course he'd say that leading up to the holidays.

He'd be a fool to say there would be a new one available next Christmas.

Uh huh, sure. You can play off a possible Switch revision all you'd like, Reggie. We know it's coming.

It's weird that people think that revisions in and of themselves are a slap to the face. They've been a significant part of console history for awhile now. I mean, there is such a thing as going too far, like doing it yearly.

But a revision after almost 3 years? I just don't see that as crazy, and would personally welcome a modest performance boost. As long as they don't pull Xenoblade Chronicles/New 3DS nonsense, and keep things compatible, I see no issue. It even makes sense, if we assume a console lifespan of 5-7 years.

Ask a potentially damaging question, you'll receive a completely bland, corporate answer. Honestly....I have no idea why video game media would expect him to answer this.

"Even though this is the most important time of year for us, let me sabotage my company by saying we have a hardware revision coming out in 12 months so people wont buy anything right now".

What the heck do you expect Reggie to say to that question during the most important time of year for Nintendo? It's a waste of time. Ask that question at E3 or during a lull in sales. As Peter Griffin would say "This really grinds my gears".

@neufel

Bingo! He didn't deny a 2019 revision at all. He basically said that his focus was on selling the current Switch for the current holiday season. That's it. This article's headline is VERY misleading.

@mantez I think you are right!

I thought this might be the case. Makes it slightly more annoying for me personally, since I’ve got problems with my right joycon connecting to the console for handheld mode. Hopefully new joycons for Christmas will sort the problem, but if not it’s either wait for news of a revised system or send it off for repairs

Hopefully they will launch a more profound revision with 4K HDR capabilities and bigger internal storage.

Smash and Pokemon sell themselves. GG Reggie~

We need upgrade Architecture Motherboard like VR, 4K and Headphone Bluetooth built-in. More powerful Nvidia Xavier.

My son will get my current Switch when I get the new one. Bring it on, eventually.

Once again, a non-answer from Reggie, but frankly, even if Nintendo had a new Switch ready to go soon, he wouldn't say it. If the Switch starts slowing down a little bit, then they'll revise the hardware just like the new 3DS. Also important to keep in mind that if the PS5 or new Xbox releases, Nintendo will be sort of forced to "revise" the Switch to stay at least somewhat current. I know that the Switch is kinda in a league of it's own, but still, it's something to consider.

@mantez exactly. Why would they risk drop in sales in the middle of the holiday season, with such announcement.

Reggie: Stuff, things, business, pr speak, stuff, things, stuff.

...Sounds about right.

Wait till the new playstation 5 arives, to announce switch 2 not just a little bit, but actually a powerfull hybrid console that can pack a punch (out) lol

The Switch is pretty much perfect in terms of its physical design, and any attempt to improve its under-the-hood specifications will just piss off everybody who already owns the current model. The dumbest thing Nintendo could do at this point in the Switch's life cycle is to divide the market with a new model.

The revision will be out when the new XBOX/PS5 comes out and both systems will still play every game, they will just run better on the new one, not a big deal.

Lol at everyone trying to read between the lines. He is a spin doctor and never reveals anything unless he is told to.

Robotic Reggie lol... Nah seriously though, Nintendo's reps know how to choose their words carefully as they represent their brand. Obviously... This would be a terrible time talk about a new revision.

@SetupDisk
Pretty much... So many try to make more out of everything they state.

@Tokiwa This is Nintendo we're talking about, common sense was never their strong point!

It was actually an oddly specific reply for Reggie that may provide bits of truth. They're focused on this hardware "right now" in the "holiday season" specifically. Revision hardware after that is specifically deflected here.

"the current execution of Nintendo Switch with the Joy-Con and all of the capabilities, that’s our focus right now."" The fact that he needed to specify "of course we're not thinking about a switch without Joycon and reduced capabilities like docking" is almost confirmation that the revision is without removable joycon and with stripped capabilities such as docking.

I mean a cheaper portable only Japan/Pokemon model was a given since before the current model even released, but the fact that he needed to clarify that their focus is specifically on the current model, with the joycon, with all the features, rather than clarifying that their focus is on the current model and not worried about more powerful hardware down the line is all but confirmation of what we already assumed.

Cut down portable/joyless Switch for next year for Pokemon/Japan. This is atypically specific for Reggie's deflections. I feel like a nod and a wink accompanied the reply.

@Mountain_Man Notice Reggie's words specifically trying to deflect rumors of models with less features, not deflecting rumors of models with more power. "Switch Lite" won't fragment the user base, and the current model would still remain the "premium" SKU

Hopefully we'll get more than 32GB storage by 2042.

How do you revise AWESOME??? ...maybe an improved battery / processor. ...and maybe a better joycon button layout. ...But really, the machine is badass as is. - I hope they focus on the next Zelda game instead. The Switch itself is sold for a couple more years.

He is saying " I take your money now, not later"

Everyone wants a revision, but I believe they'll be disappointed. A Switch revision isn't going to let you play RDR2 on the go. Most probably it is going to be like the New 3DS. That means that the changes aren't going to be as big as the PS4 Pro and the Xbox One X.

I'd imagine if they did release another Switch, it'll be a cheaper, smaller model for kids, maybe even without detachable joy-cons to cut costs, maybe without a dock, but certainly cheaper to try to draw in 2DS/3DS users and other children without a console so they can finally move on to just developing for the Switch platform. Maybe around when the new Pokemon games will come out.

Reggie says...

So probably a new version is coming in the next months, lol.

@ElectricGhost Yeah, me too. He feels like a used car salesman trying to get me to buy the one with the cheap tires, even though it's got shiny paint.

@JaxonH If he starts saying anything of value, then I will listen.

"So right now, the current execution of Nintendo Switch with the Joy-Con and all of the capabilities, that’s our focus right now."

I find this language rather interesting. It sounds as though Nintendo are planning to release a home-only version of the Switch (perhaps more powerful) or even a portable-only one.

And we'll only know for certain the day they make an official announcement. I'll never forget how they denied there would be a revision of the DS Lite the day before they announced the DSi. That's just the way it works.

There will be some new Switch model. Which will use less energy and work better in the dock.

@goggles789 I concur.

I grow tired of hearing Reggie speak. Nothing he says ever means spit. All i hear ever is how important growing the business Is, how keeping momentum is important how they're listening to the consumer etc. Stop giving us lip service and do what people are always asking you to do if you want yo grow that business you care so much about. Fix the online system, give us more VC games and so on. So much blah blah blah from Reggie. Not sure why people love him

The DS Lite was smaller, lighter, with a larger screen and better battery life. But it was the same system and played the same games. I guess something like that is in the offing in time for next Christmas. I'm tempted to wait before buying a Switch, but I guess there will always be something new around the corner and if you keep waiting you'll never get anything! (The thing they really ought to incorporate in a future version is a removable, user-replaceable battery so that becomes a non-issue going forward. It's not like the console is weather-sealed/water-proof, so there is no need to seal the battery inside the console, which just guarantees built-in obsolescence.)

Translating his gibberish, he's saying they don't want to compromise the sales of the current Switch for this holiday season so Nintendo will remain quiet on the revisions expected either late 2019 or in 2020.

My expectations is they will produce at least a "mini Switch" to replace the 3DS. It will be a fully integrated unit of controls and screen in one body, and with a smaller screen. This was always a likely plan even when Switch first launched. As for a revision to the main system, it will come, and will be likely basic stuff like better battery, more storage, better screen, lighter and other design tweaks. Don't expect a major performance upgrade as Nintendo are loathe to alienate current users or split the software market. Sales of the current Switch will determine its schedule. Personally it will be 2020.

ReviewTechUSA is talking about this news, brought up this article at time 3:21

https://youtu.be/RiBq-uCkD7E

honestly I love my Switch so much if they'd release a new model next year and it's worth it I might buy a second one and hold on to the one I already have

Well, not too much I want to try guess except that we'll probably hear about a Switch revision after the Christmas sales are over. The "current focus on Joy-Con application" could mean that they're dropping a key selling point for the Switch... or more likely going to shift away from it, if it does get dropped. Assuming it does happen, I feel like it would sort of be fazed out, like the 3D for the 3DS.

On another note, I have no idea why people are so convinced that we'll be getting massive overhauls for new Switch iterations. Nintendo's done it before, but even with big shape changes like with the Gameboy Advance and the SP, they functioned the same and played the same games. This holds true with the 3DS revisions, which mostly just got rid of 3D (which all games could be played without) and got a bit of extra horsepower for some games. The few times they tried adding exclusive features... I can't even say that they fragmented the fanbase. They tried with the DSi line of games, but I never knew anything about that back when I was a more casual fan, and the supposed mass of games that were exclusive to the New 3DS mainly amounted to a handful of SNES titles and games. I'd say they didn't put in the effort, but if they did, Nintendo would probably be lambasted for splitting the fanbase, especially if people felt forced to buy a new iteration of the same console.

On another note, lot of the motion controls that were made for certain games would become obsolete, and the co-op would be more difficult on a smaller screen without Joy-Cons to play with two people (unless those are included, but then... what's the point of a handheld if you have to carry around Joy-Cons too).

As most can tell, I'm pretty cynical to the idea and hope it's just minor things like a better kickstand and battery life

@eSocrates You're right. He didn't even deny there was a revision and appears to have hinted at what it entails. It's probably for the best that there's not much focus on this, wouldn't want Nintendo to get upset with him haha.

It would make sense for a 3ds sized switch mini. Even for adults the current switch is a bit large for pocket storage or subway use.

It would also make sense for a tech upgrade - mostly because at some point using a Tegra 2 will be cheaper than thier current chip.

And would provide the benefit of improved portable performance. And maybe allow some games to have improved performance docked (less slowdown, faster loading times)

You know the “current focus” doesn’t necessarily last more than 6 months. Which mean a new Switch could see the light by the holidays one year from now.