Yeah Mochizuki's response didn't help with the confusion over whether or not a "4K Switch" had been cancelled, along with the way the podcast had been paraded around as "DF confirms Switch Pro canned". Even though in that same episode (and one from 3 months ago) they discuss T239 as a possibility for the next Switch. And honestly, all I care about is T239.
To be clear, this is my opinion not info from anyone but IF the console has been delayed until either late this year or at worst into next Spring then we should try to think about it in a positive light because -
1 - It could shift to a smaller node = more battery life.
2 - It could end up being more powerful in compute terms than it would have been had it launched in May this year.
3 - It could be far easier to obtain at launch because they will have had much more time to manufacture more.
4 - It could end up being ~$50 cheaper which means you get a launch game as a bonus for
free for waiting.
5 - It could mean more older titles are patched with DLSS support for launch (4K SMO / BotW, 60fps Astral Chain, Link's Awakening without the stalls etc).
6 - It could end up having a far stronger line up of third party titles at launch (Hogwarts, Dead Space, Elden Ring, RDRII, Assassin's Creed Mirage etc).
7 - Because it will be 6.5-7 years after Switch it could end up with at least a couple of true exclusive launch games built around Drake's base specs and end up with a 3DS like 2011 of a new 3D Mario and Mario Kart in year one.
The only reason a Drake delay would really annoy me is because I'd crack and end up playing Tears of the Kingdom at dynamic 900p with drops into the mid 20's on the current Switch but if it bothers me that much I can just wait until later this year or Spring '24. Not as if there's a lack of quality PS5/SeriesX games in '23.
Also no one goes out drinking in January here because they're all skint from Xmas. Feb is the soonest I might hear something new but I'm guessing Nate will be the one with the latest info in his forthcoming podcast.