I don't think projections would include unannounced productsWith the rumors of an H1 release, does that mean a realise in Q2 (April - June)?
Define "people." We've gotten some thread drivebys from folks who clearly don't know how to read the patent and are asking, in earnestness, for an expert opinion if it means anything and getting the same answer, which is "no."
It is very rare to have two calendar years go by without at least a new portable model from Nintendo. This century I think the only time was 2015 & 2016? New 3DS and New 3DS XL hit Japan late 2014, then Switch was early 2017. Before that 1999 and 2000, between GBC and GBA. Before that, the gap between Game Boy and Game Boy Pocket was plenty big.Regardless of what‘s happening next year, I‘m very confident that we‘ll see some kind of new hardware by then. In new-switch-hardware-every-2 years-cycle I trust.
Hah, I didn't mean it that way! I meant people as in "thread regulars" versus "thread casuals" versus "non-famiboards folk"I don't wish to deny anyone their humanity, they are people.
This device isn’t coming with Zelda. Too many negative signals. Ah well.
If the device is cancelled or pushed back indefinitely then I’d be fuming if I were a dev having worked on a game for 18 months.
MS didn't raise prices until 2 years after their new console launched. Why should we expect Nintendo to follow Sony but not MS? Feels like it could simply go either way IMO.I read this as
Up to 3 years until a successor Switch console at which point that’s when Nintendo would likely increase game prices. The feeling forever bit would be because current Switch will still be the main Nintendo console for the next few years.
Hello everyone. I’m a long time lurker since the gaf days and have only now registered, inspired by a marvelous dream. As you know, in the Middle Ages some dreams were accorded the status of portents, and I am confident that this dream is a true prognostication.
Despite some of the very clever guesses earlier in the thread, none of you hit upon the true name of the switch successor. The name is this :
Switch: Game and Watch Big One
Most of you have also been expecting a single successor device. This is incorrect. The next switch will launch in four different versions: 2.5, 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0. (This means that the full name of the device would be, for example, Switch: Game and Watch Big One 2.5.) The 2.5 version will see a modest but noticeable bump in power compared to the original switch. The 5.0, on the other hand, will outperform the beefiest pc, with the help of a dock that stands four feet tall.
The joycons have been redesigned to be more ergonomic, though this does add a little width to the device.
The dream didn’t end there, though. In a shocking move, Nintendo will once again be splitting their development teams into handheld and console divisions. That’s right: holiday season 2024 will see the launch of a DS successor line, featuring clamshell design and foldable screen. It will launch with a new 2d Mario that will finally abandon the “new” moniker and embrace a radical new style. The primary purpose of launching this new DS device is to bring back all of your personal favorites that you feared were lost forever with the jump to the switch.
Regarding the all-important launch date of the new switch, I am afraid the dream was not clear. I assume it will be some time before the new DS line.
There. I hope you can all be at peace now. Nate can feel free to confirm all of this info as he sees fit.
(Yes, this was a real dream I had last night. I figured it was a sign I had been following this thread too long. I’m also home with a fever today — that might have something to do with it. Thanks to you all for all the diversion you’ve provided me over the years.)
Due to the haircut, I couldn’t tell if that was John Cena or Phil Spencer at first
We will forever live in an era where the dumb "pro" name is attached to this lol.
You can’t spell ignorant without IGN.It also wasn’t ‘dated’ on release. It was a phenomenon for most people playing a game like Breath of the Wild on a portable games system.
MS didn't raise prices until 2 years after their new console launched. Why should we expect Nintendo to follow Sony but not MS? Feels like it could simply go either way IMO.
People think negativity is coolI really don’t know what’s going on in here…
we don't know if they even had an idea of a pro upgradeAll this talk makes me wonder if Nintendo shelved the idea of a Pro upgrade and instead decided to add onto that hardware and release it as a full revision.
A company's buildings are "fixed assets", unless they are in the business of selling or renting properties. The building construction materials are thus "non-current assets". They are not "raw materials" for manufacturing "finished goods".Couldn't a lot of it be for the building of their new HQ building?
As @ILikeFeet pointed out, a company can modify their financial forecasts, which Nintendo's done a few times, therefore it isn't a great indicator. That said, companies tend not to modify forecasts frequently to avoid losing credibility in the financial market. So your supposition is not a bad one, considering TotK's launch day in May.With the rumors of an H1 release, does that mean a realise in Q2 (April - June)?
We will forever live in an era where the dumb "pro" name is attached to this lol.
We will forever live in an era where the dumb "pro" name is attached to this lol.
Lol"It’s possible that Nintendo and Nvidia are keeping secrets and will surprise launch a Switch Pro in summer of 2023, but that would be an aggressive timeline for a Switch sequel that’s not yet officially announced, or even hinted. Belief in such miracles requires an unhealthy dose of hopium."
I brought ChAoS to the thread.I really don’t know what’s going on in here…
I like that in the same sentence they refer to it as a Switch Pro and a Switch sequel."It’s possible that Nintendo and Nvidia are keeping secrets and will surprise launch a Switch Pro in summer of 2023, but that would be an aggressive timeline for a Switch sequel that’s not yet officially announced, or even hinted. Belief in such miracles requires an unhealthy dose of hopium."
I shat literally the entire world's production capacity down the toilet this morning. No more consoles. I ate them all.I went to the bathroom, as a result the system is delayed because of that.
Thanks to ign article … Nintendo will delay it until the end of timeI 100% agree it's time for new hardware. I barely even touch my Switch anymore. I'll play Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom but honestly I mostly moved on. Love Nintendo's IP but the visuals and performance are just to poor for my taste.
I know, just kidding!Hah, I didn't mean it that way! I meant people as in "thread regulars" versus "thread casuals" versus "non-famiboards folk"
But think about that sweet feeling when all is revealed. That’s the time you’ll know it was all worth it. Been through this through almost every Nintendo generationI will assuredly have spent more time reading speculation than I will end up actually playing on this thing once it releases. Sometimes it makes me wonder if I’m using my free time effectively.
bro welcome to the clubI will assuredly have spent more time reading speculation than I will end up actually playing on this thing once it releases. Sometimes it makes me wonder if I’m using my free time effectively.
I will assuredly have spent more time reading speculation than I will end up actually playing on this thing once it releases. Sometimes it makes me wonder if I’m using my free time effectively.
First hype generation for me was N64.But think about that sweet feeling when all is revealed. That’s the time you’ll know it was all worth it. Been through this through almost every Nintendo generation
I think you'll fit in here juuuuust rightFirst hype generation for me was N64.
The way I think of it is this — most people I know spend an inordinate amount of time and energy following sports.
For some perverse reason, I follow video game sales and release schedules instead.
I blame some obscure facet of my upbringing.
AhahahahahahahahahahaDue to the haircut, I couldn’t tell if that was John Cena or Phil Spencer at first
Before I go back to lurking, just wanted share one thing slightly OT. For those too impatient to wait for a 4K Switch, I'd suggest that you try daisy-chaining the mClassic dongle and the newly released 4K Gamer Pro dongle for a decent graphical upgrade for the time being. The former adds anti-aliasing (seems like SMAA to me), and the latter upscales to 4K (seems like Lanczos resampling). On both my TV and portable monitor, the image quality has never been better. A cheap setup this isn't though; unless you already have an mClassic dongle lying around, it may not be worth the combined cost.
I hope you are right. I want to believe.Hopium?
When arguably the largest publisher in the industry are told Q2 ‘23 per mid last month then it’s Q2 ‘23.
PS4 Pro performance.
12GB Ram.
DLSS.
RT.
Exclusive launch window ports.
Believe me or don’t. I don’t give a shit.
I like the attitudeHopium?
When arguably the largest publisher in the industry are told Q2 ‘23 per mid last month then it’s Q2 ‘23.
PS4 Pro performance.
12GB Ram.
DLSS.
RT.
Exclusive launch window ports.
Believe me or don’t. I don’t give a shit.
My wallet will be ready.Hopium?
When arguably the largest publisher in the industry are told Q2 ‘23 per mid last month then it’s Q2 ‘23.
PS4 Pro performance.
12GB Ram.
DLSS.
RT.
Exclusive launch window ports.
Believe me or don’t. I don’t give a shit.
Which publisher? Wtf did I miss I haven't been following thisHopium?
When arguably the largest publisher in the industry are told Q2 ‘23 per mid last month then it’s Q2 ‘23.
PS4 Pro performance.
12GB Ram.
DLSS.
RT.
Exclusive launch window ports.
Believe me or don’t. I don’t give a shit.
The red revenge rangers companyWhich publisher? Wtf did I miss I haven't been following this
Nothing to believe at that time… don’t worry … but this cycling … and it’s funny.Hopium?
When arguably the largest publisher in the industry are told Q2 ‘23 per mid last month then it’s Q2 ‘23.
PS4 Pro performance.
12GB Ram.
DLSS.
RT.
Exclusive launch window ports.
Believe me or don’t. I don’t give a shit.
Yes, that's how I connect them.Whats the chain ? Switch 1080p -> mClassic 1080p -> 4K gamer 2160p?
Here's a whole channel showcasing overclocked Mariko, which is a nice peek of seeing boosted performance on actual hardware.Umm… out of morbid curiosity, what power would a die shrunk TX1 have? 8nm? 5? As long as we’re joking about it, I’d like to know what we could expect from one. Like, enough power to make BOTW full 1080p? 1080p60?
Thank you. I'll give it a shot on my 4K TV. The 4K Gamer Pro didn't convince me at first because it just looks like edge enhancement, but if it really makes a difference then I'll gladly use it with the mClassic.Yes, that's how I connect them.
This is something I’d look into but not sure if I could justify the expense.Before I go back to lurking, just wanted share one thing slightly OT. For those too impatient to wait for a 4K Switch, I'd suggest that you try daisy-chaining the mClassic dongle and the newly released 4K Gamer Pro dongle for a decent graphical upgrade for the time being. The former adds anti-aliasing (seems like SMAA to me), and the latter upscales to 4K (seems like Lanczos resampling). On both my TV and portable monitor, the image quality has never been better. A cheap setup this isn't though; unless you already have an mClassic dongle lying around, it may not be worth the combined cost.
As a fellow Grown Ass Man with a Grown Ass Life may I gently prod you in the direction of... handheld mode?This is something I’d look into but not sure if I could justify the expense.
Then again, one of the main reasons I’m looking forward to a new switch is so I can finally take advantage of my LG C1. As of right now, I don’t have any capable devices.
I’ve been tempted to just get a ps5 or series x, but would hold off if I knew a switch revision was coming within the next year.
Who am I kidding, though? My wife and I have a newborn, so I’m not gaming for a long time. Drake for 2027 — I might have some free time then!