Two New Switch Models?

markopolomp · March 25, 2019

SOURCE: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/two-new-nintendo-switch-models-coming-and-they-may/1100-6465809/

Nintendo plans on announcing new Switch models at the next E3. One will be for the "avid" gamer, although the specs won't match up to the XboxOne X or PS4 Pro. The lesser of the two is aimed towards casual gamer to essentially encourage them to upgrade from their 3DS. Also, Sharp will be making the displays for these models, despite losing the bid for the original Switch.

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According to WSJ, Nintendo is planning to announce the new Switch consoles at E3 in June, and then launch them " a few months later," in time for the holiday season. A Nintendo representative declined to comment when approached by WSJ.

A source explained to WSJ that the new consoles might not be what you expect. "You would be wrong to think the enhanced version is similar to what Sony did with PS4 Pro and the other is just a cheap alternative that looks very similar to some past hand-held machines, say, Sony's PlayStation Vita," the source said.

Intriguingly, the report goes on to claim that the lower-cost Switch model is doing away with things like controller vibration in an effort to cut costs. The report doesn't include any mention of price points for either console.

I don't know how I feel about this. I'm all for budget systems for people who aren't into competitive gameplay, though. I think the Switch is an awesome system and if they can make the display a bit better, I think this'll be pretty cool. I just don't know how necessary it is to get a "better" Switch for the games it provides. I have a feeling the more expensive model might be better for when the Xbox cross-platform thing becomes solidified.