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Reliable Leaker Leaks Nintendo Switch 2 Potential Price and Launch Date
- Thread starter SyedDanishAnwar
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jufonuk
not tag worthy
How would it work? Would completely undermine the whole docking aspect of the switch ?
I would call BS but Nintendo gonna Nintendo so it is somewhat feasible
Normally the route to follow would be a switch follow up significantly more powerful than the predecessor with maybe DLSS to give it an extra boost.
But this is Nintendo something will be added. Maybe something we never knew we needed. Also being Nintendo. Odds are it will not do as well as the Switch.
But if the price is attractive it should do well.
Still in excited to See the Switch is up there as one of my favourite Nintendo Consoles.
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jufonuk
not tag worthy
we on a BBS as well how times have changed ?No, you are STILL in the 90s (technology wise, and online infrastructure)
PixelatedBeast
Member
Just trying to think more objectively about this, but there wont be a performance difference if the new handheld is launching at 400.00. I dont think Nintendo is absolved from the rising prices of silicon. A dual screen handheld at 400.00$ when the Switch already has a low performance threshold? The Steamdeck and other handhelds at 700-800.00$ price points only get up to 30fps/720-1080.
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RoadHazard
Gold Member
OLED model please. I don't want to go back to a trash display.
Dual screens I hope is not true. I want a good portable hybrid console like the Switch, not a new gimmick device. One large screen please.
Dual screens I hope is not true. I want a good portable hybrid console like the Switch, not a new gimmick device. One large screen please.
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RoadHazard
Gold Member
So completely remove the entire "switch" aspect that was such a huge success? If you want both a portable and a home console you'll need to buy both? That sounds extremely stupid.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
You need to connect the dock to two TVs.
HerjansEagleFeeder
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Bring the thing up to PS4 levels performance, then right away cripple that performance envelope by tacking on a second monitor. Sounds absolutely like Nintendo, I believe it.
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Trilobit
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Nintendo fans after one year:
I wonder if this is one reason why Jedi Survivor is getting previous-gen versions. As a way to learn to port to Switch 2.
I was afraid of that when I bought my Pixel 6A with oled as I had read many experiences of headaches from oled screens in dimmer settings. Luckily I don't seem to be sensitive as I have my phone very dimmed most of the time. Hopefully that's not an issue with Switch 2.
*me often commenting in Astro Bot threads how Mario games are still better:*
Yeah, jerks! Keep that stuff out of here!
We'll neeed to be en garde for future news.
Unless it can stream wirelessly to the TV so that you can have your Switch in your hands while playing. Far-fetched though.
SegaSnatcher
Member
Is the rumor still 8" of fun?
cireza
Member
You would lose the benefit of better power on the dock. So I doubt this. A 400$ handheld device having to stream to the TV 1080p/4K + its own screen ?
cartman414
Member
Next month would be too soon. Might 86 that last viable holiday season.
chromatic9
Member
Perhaps they don't see much worth going trying to close up as much as possible in graphics and oled that some core gamers would want or expect. Nintendo will likely focus on wider appeal and sacrifice some graphical performance. I wouldn't want to bet against Nintendo and maybe the jump in power they have is enough to tempt ports of other games anyway.
leonokarin
Member
Dual screens？
Trilobit
Member
I was mostly thinking about previous rumors that've been circulating like this one:
Switch 2 Leaks Suggest TV Streaming Without Docking
The recent Nintendo Switch 2 leaks suggest that the long-awaited Switch successor will allow streaming to TV without the need to dock the console.
www.dualshockers.com
But, yeah, it seems very implausible unless it's just for a select few games.
Nitty_Grimes
Made a crappy phPBB forum once ... once.
Hmmm
400 ÂŁ$ entry level - LCD, 32 gig storage say
550 ÂŁ$ pro model - OLED 64 gig storage...
Perhaps?
400 ÂŁ$ entry level - LCD, 32 gig storage say
550 ÂŁ$ pro model - OLED 64 gig storage...
Perhaps?
Mr Reasonable
Completely Unreasonable
Steamdeck starts at $349, so entirely possible that the next Switch could be similar performance to the Steamdeck, which is not a million miles away from PS4 - which people seem to think is an appropriate comparison.
Darkness_Arises
Member
I will be preordering this day 1. My OG switch finally kicked the bucket two days ago after serving me well for more than 7 years. I have no other way of accessing my sizeable Nintendo library. Hopefully, the BC is fully fleshed-out with some kind of boost. In particular, games like XC, XC2 and XC3 that have dynamic res should run at 1080p docked.
The Steamdeck is capable of playing MH Rise (one of the most technically advanced Switch games) at 720p 60 fps, I hope the Switch 2 provides similar boost in BC mode.
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Hohenheim
Member
Yeah, some good old-skool tentacle hentai would be nice
400 dollars seems like a safe bet indeed.
So ready for Metroid Prime 4 on this thing!
Physiognomonics
Member
3DS 2 baby ! Finally.
I really hope they reveal it with MP4. not that I care about the gfx, just to see more.Yeah, some good old-skool tentacle hentai would be nice
400 dollars seems like a safe bet indeed.
So ready for Metroid Prime 4 on this thing!
Feel Like I'm On 42
Member
The most fascinating thing to me is people here "hoping" for an OLED screen like its a marvelous thing to get in 2025!
Nintendo has conditioned these poor souls to a very low standard
After Switch Oled it should be fucking mandatory to have an Oled screen it was so superior to the standard screen it wasn't funny...i always trade my systems in but will be forced to keep my Switch oled in this case...2d games and pixel art games look soooo much better.
clarky
Gold Member
Yeah how would that even work docked?
KyoZz
Tag, you're it.
SyedDanishAnwar
already posted 
PS5 Pro date leaker gives updates on Switch 2: reveal early october and $400 for basic SKU
imo one sku handheld and digital only and more expensive SKU with a dock and card reader
Putonahappyface
Member
Please let one of the sku's be console only and be equivalent to a PS4 PRO and I'll bite.
Schmendrick
Member
dual screens definitely seems to clash with any form of a "docked" concept.
Unless Nintendo does a Nintendo and throws its current winning formula overboard again I don`t see that happening.
Unless Nintendo does a Nintendo and throws its current winning formula overboard again I don`t see that happening.
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SegaSnatcher
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The CPU definitely will be and the GPU will have a more modern feature set with potential DLSS support and 8GBs of ram at the very least. I don't see why it couldn't reach close to PS4 base level graphics.
Putonahappyface
Member
Another gen I skip then.dual screens definitely seems to clash with any form of a "docked" concept.
Unless Nintendo does a Nintendo and throws its current winning formula overboard again I don`t see that happening.
Hrk69
Member
It's a classic trend at this forum
PS5 Pro date leaker gives updates on Switch 2: reveal early october and $400 for basic SKU
imo one sku handheld and digital only and more expensive SKU with a dock and card readerwww.neogaf.com
CS Lurker
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Schmendrick
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Shifty1897
Member
2 screens + PS4 Power + $400?
I call bullshit.
I call bullshit.
Haint
Member
Not a single use of the DS/3DS second screen was compelling enough to warrant the cost and power drain on a modern handheld. Not even close. This would be an even dumber misstep and unforced error than Wii U. Bring back a fucking modern tech Wiimote if they want to revive past hardware.
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Barakov
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Mibu no ookami
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I'm day one on this and haven't purchased a Nintendo product since GBA.
But I'll pass if it has dual screens, just as I passed on the DS.
I would have bought a Switch Pro had they released one and that's really all I need out of this. Something that can upscale Zelda to 4K.
I doubt Nintendo can please everyone with their announcement.
A base model at 400 and a more expensive model at 500 dollars might be a bridge too far, depending on the difference in the models. If the 400 dollar model is the Lite (handheld model) and 500 for the hybrid-console, I'm thinking Nintendo is in trouble, unless the console-hybrid model is more powerful than a PS5 (with AI upscaling) while docked.
I just struggle to see where this thing is going to land.
But I'll pass if it has dual screens, just as I passed on the DS.
I would have bought a Switch Pro had they released one and that's really all I need out of this. Something that can upscale Zelda to 4K.
I doubt Nintendo can please everyone with their announcement.
A base model at 400 and a more expensive model at 500 dollars might be a bridge too far, depending on the difference in the models. If the 400 dollar model is the Lite (handheld model) and 500 for the hybrid-console, I'm thinking Nintendo is in trouble, unless the console-hybrid model is more powerful than a PS5 (with AI upscaling) while docked.
I just struggle to see where this thing is going to land.
hemo memo
You can't die before your death
That will screw with BC wouldn't it?Nintendo fans after one year:
I wonder if this is one reason why Jedi Survivor is getting previous-gen versions. As a way to learn to port to Switch 2.
I was afraid of that when I bought my Pixel 6A with oled as I had read many experiences of headaches from oled screens in dimmer settings. Luckily I don't seem to be sensitive as I have my phone very dimmed most of the time. Hopefully that's not an issue with Switch 2.
*me often commenting in Astro Bot threads how Mario games are still better:*
Yeah, jerks! Keep that stuff out of here!
We'll neeed to be en garde for future news.
Unless it can stream wirelessly to the TV so that you can have your Switch in your hands while playing. Far-fetched though.
Sw0pDiller
Banned
I am very interested in the switch 2. I skipped the switch because i still play my wii U now and then and i just can't really devide my gaming time between two consoles. My kids are growing up and they talk about some switch games sometimes and i feel i missed out on some late gen nintendo-gems (but mostly play roblox on phone) 400 euro sounds like a nintendo-like price for a handheld only device and ps4 level graphics in the palm of your hand might be really nice. 500 is allready a lot more expensive and is moving into PS5 territory. And it wont b able to keep up with ps5 performance at all.
Nintendo knows the switch is aimed for the masses and they priced and specced it accordingly. 500 euro might be pushing it.
Nintendo knows the switch is aimed for the masses and they priced and specced it accordingly. 500 euro might be pushing it.
DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
Dual screens / Bringing back 3D while you're at it lol
AlterSchwede
Neo Member
Maybe dualscreen like in: you play on the TV and see something else on the switch display
Like an advanced version of the dreamcast controller if you like.
Like an advanced version of the dreamcast controller if you like.
SweetTooth
Gold Member
I kinda disagree with you a little bit on this. Oled shouldn't be mandatory at all, whats being mandatory is supplying Switch 2 with a "high quality" LCD or LED or OLED or whatever .. it has to be good, not the trash they put in the early model Switch.
PsPortal btw has a fantastic LCD screen. I wouldn't mind at all Switch 2 going that route