Report: Nintendo’s next console ships late 2024, still supports cartridges
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Anything other than full Switch compatibility would be an insane own-goal, even for Nintendo.
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I was reflecting on this the other day, and if the next-gen is released on 2024, that will make Switch Nintendo's 2nd longest running console before a replacement was released.
At 7 years (2017-2024), it beats all the other home consoles Nintendo released. However, the Gameboy had 9 years before the Gameboy Color was released (1989-1998), so that's the champ for Nintendo's portable consoles.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_video_game_consoles
In other words, the Switch has had a pretty good run.
At 7 years (2017-2024), it beats all the other home consoles Nintendo released. However, the Gameboy had 9 years before the Gameboy Color was released (1989-1998), so that's the champ for Nintendo's portable consoles.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_video_game_consoles
In other words, the Switch has had a pretty good run.
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These reports really underscore how embarrassing the clout chasing leak culture has beccome. The next Switch might have an LCD screen, or it might not. It might be a hybrid, or it might not. It might have backwards compatibility, or it might not, etc.
On top of "new switch model coming this year" rumours that have been prevalent literally since 2018, now we have people riding the fences in every direction possible so they can claim they were right no matter what the next device looks like.
On top of "new switch model coming this year" rumours that have been prevalent literally since 2018, now we have people riding the fences in every direction possible so they can claim they were right no matter what the next device looks like.
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There is no real reason not to have backwards compatibility. Unless they go with a completely different cpu/gpu architecture. Now the thing would be digital and physical backwards compatibility or just digital.
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…is having. With arguably the best game (ToK) just having released, feels like the run is a ways from done.
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The Switchcube. The ergonomics aren't great, but it sure is fun.
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I don't generally care about backwards compatibility, but there are a few switch games I would like to play on newer hardware due to FPS dips. Age of Calamity is unplayable in co-op mode, hoping to revisit it with my kids on the next system. Would love some auto-upscaling for Nintendo's games as well since several of them I already bought twice on Wii U and Switch.
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Going from the OLED switch to an LCD successor would be quite the step backwards, unless the console launches with two tiers at the same time. This is Nintendo though, so I wouldn't be too surprised if they took that approach.
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It seems like the next Switch with its Tegra T239 chip will have DLSS more likely than not, which should help it punch far above its weight.
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The widely-rumoured part is called the Tegra 239, and is a low-power variant of the Orin chipset, with 8 arm cores and an Ampere (GeForce 30X0) GPU
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There may be some minor issues involving the haptic accessories, but we're working on resolving them before launch time.
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Correct. Also they've already had to trash two eShops (DS and Wii) full of evergreen software that they could have kept selling forever. I strongly suspect that they have no plans on doing that again anytime soon.
Nah. The Nintendo move is to release the handheld that is backwards compatible now, and then later release one with fewer features and a cheaper price point along with a beefier more expensive model at the same time. Like they did with the 3DS/2DS/3DSXL. In this case if the cartridge slot costs make it worthwhile I could see them eventually offering one without a cartridge slot. (Though I personally hope they don't - I still buy a lot of games on the secondary used market).
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I'm relieved that they seem to be maintaining the form factor. The Switch really filled a great niche and I was worried that Nintendo's eagerness to innovate would reign supreme.
I think backwards compatibility will be a dealbreaker/maker for me. Given the inevitable similarities in form factor, chip design, etc. there's no non-financial reason they can't include this as competing consoles do.
I think backwards compatibility will be a dealbreaker/maker for me. Given the inevitable similarities in form factor, chip design, etc. there's no non-financial reason they can't include this as competing consoles do.
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I had a launch Switch which I gifted to family after upgrading to an OLED Switch.
The newer screen is certainly gorgeous and the extra real estate makes a huge difference in handheld.
I am completely fine if they do go back to LCD for the Super Switch U Cube 64, but I hope they maintain at least (or exceed) the usable dimensions of the OLED screen.
The newer screen is certainly gorgeous and the extra real estate makes a huge difference in handheld.
I am completely fine if they do go back to LCD for the Super Switch U Cube 64, but I hope they maintain at least (or exceed) the usable dimensions of the OLED screen.
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I'm alright and impressed by the switch to be honest, I know it gained lots of small quality of life things through the OS, but the battery life and performance is good for the games it has and it is great at.
Upgraded hardware would be great for easier porting for newer games, and technically required, but they have an amazing console going, it would be crazy to change its formula, and too expensive as well.
Upgraded hardware would be great for easier porting for newer games, and technically required, but they have an amazing console going, it would be crazy to change its formula, and too expensive as well.
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Not having backwards compatibility would just be absolutely tone deaf. I love my Switch but some of the later titles have really bit off more than the underlying hardware can chew.
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If a more powerful Super Switch with the same docked/portable functionality and backwards compat support launches, I'd buy it the first day I could reasonably get my hands on it. I wouldn't even demand anything fancy like upscaling/DLSS like support for previous switch games. That would be great, but not required.
If they innovate away the docked/portable functionality, or the physical cartridges, I'm not sure if that would be true; especially the former. I have a gaming PC, and I've got zero interest in my console not coming with me on the go.
If they innovate away the docked/portable functionality, or the physical cartridges, I'm not sure if that would be true; especially the former. I have a gaming PC, and I've got zero interest in my console not coming with me on the go.
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The Switch now has a couple of different copycats on the form factor, so on the one hand I agree I'm a bit worried that they'd feel the need to innovate. On the other hand, the form factor for a handheld is so good that I hope they recognize they've hit on something that doesn't need to change.
I mean, as a must have right out of the gate sure. But I know me - as soon as they announce that Metroid Prime 4 or Legend of Zelda: Bile of the Underworld is only going to be on the Super SwitchCube 64, they'll have their hooks into me.
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That would interfere with Nintendo's business strategy of getting you to re-buy all of your old games on the new platform.
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[looking at ways to retain the Switch userbase as it moves into the next generation]
That could just meant Nintendo keeping releasing Switch games for a few more years, like they keep releasing Nintendo 3DS games for a few years after the Switch launch. In fact that what they did during the Snes era, they keep the Nes alive for a few years more.
If Nintendo releases a new videogame console next
year the earliest would be close to December since only a few games on release wouldn't motivate people to buy the Switch successor even if Nintendo made it backwards compatible something they most likely won't as they want to keep costs down.
Even if Nintendo has three to four games pretty close to finished for the new console things mostly point to Nintendo delaying the console launch to near December next year to not negatively affect Switch sales.
Of course I may be wrong...
Hey... remember when people keep saying the Switch 2 would release this year?
That could just meant Nintendo keeping releasing Switch games for a few more years, like they keep releasing Nintendo 3DS games for a few years after the Switch launch. In fact that what they did during the Snes era, they keep the Nes alive for a few years more.
If Nintendo releases a new videogame console next
year the earliest would be close to December since only a few games on release wouldn't motivate people to buy the Switch successor even if Nintendo made it backwards compatible something they most likely won't as they want to keep costs down.
Even if Nintendo has three to four games pretty close to finished for the new console things mostly point to Nintendo delaying the console launch to near December next year to not negatively affect Switch sales.
Of course I may be wrong...
Hey... remember when people keep saying the Switch 2 would release this year?
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I now have a fancy shmancy OLED TV so my desire for an OLED launch model (whether it's the base or an "Pro" SKU) isn't as high as it used to be, but it'd be nice if an OLED HDR screen was the baseline for the New Super Switch U 2. Nintendo's strong art style begs for color reproduction like that. I'd pretty much be happy with the same design but with a better screen, smaller bezels, better hardware (including wifi and BT chips), etc. along with BC.
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The Switch really did push forward what people think of a game console. I think it really helped to push mobile gaming and just new ideas. I hope the switch 2 comes up with something new and interesting. That is when Nintendo is at it's best.
Hate to hear they are going backwards on screens, and the cartridge part to me is a bit of a waste (just to me I know people are into it so I get it). I hope the storage is an internal ssd that is not soldered on so we can upgrade a bit, maybe even give us access the way the Surface does so we don't need to risk killing a system to do upgrades.
Doubt I will get my wishes, and still interested to see what they come up with. Now if they can just build it without being absolutely god awful to the environment we can enjoy this thing.
Hate to hear they are going backwards on screens, and the cartridge part to me is a bit of a waste (just to me I know people are into it so I get it). I hope the storage is an internal ssd that is not soldered on so we can upgrade a bit, maybe even give us access the way the Surface does so we don't need to risk killing a system to do upgrades.
Doubt I will get my wishes, and still interested to see what they come up with. Now if they can just build it without being absolutely god awful to the environment we can enjoy this thing.
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I bet they release the LCD screen first, then halfway through the product cycle release the "Lite" and OLED versions.
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Naw - making remastered editions with upgraded graphics and sound is enough of a strategy to get people to rebuy old games for the new platform. And having the eShop sitting out there with years of old games to sell that they get a slice of every time someone discovers one new is actually a benefit as well.
Generally Nintendo has done fairly good by backwards compatibility on their handheld consoles. The Switch is the first one that didn't have backwards compatibility to it's predecessor (and I suspect mostly because they couldn't - the lack of a second screen and some of the other DS features means that you can't ever really play 3DS games on your Switch without Nintendo doing something different with them anyway).
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In that regard, it's actually kind of amazing how tight of a lid Nintendo has been able to keep on their plans especially given how many eyes are trying to scrabble at the tiniest hint of new details. You don't have the hardware and developer pipeline leaking like a sieve like you see elsewhere.
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As someone who keeps their Switch docked to the TV 99% of the time, all I'd really want in Switch 2 is more, faster storage. Internal SSDs can be orders of magnitude snappier than SD cards so it's best to keep games on the internal storage but at 32 GB, you just can't keep much there.
Any upgrades to GPU, CPU, or RAM as well as possibly adding dedicated ML circuits is just gravy. Nintendo's strategy of focusing on gameplay instead of visual fidelity has proven modest hardware is just fine.
Any upgrades to GPU, CPU, or RAM as well as possibly adding dedicated ML circuits is just gravy. Nintendo's strategy of focusing on gameplay instead of visual fidelity has proven modest hardware is just fine.
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