No. The major change we're expecting for cartridges is in the storage medium of the ROM chips to enable bigger capacities. Those can be changed while keeping the I/O interface the same or similar, and thus compatible. Increasing the data speed may necessitate more changes to the interface (to my knowledge nobody has investigated this in detail), but even if that's the case, it's totally feasible to create a card reader that's compatible with multiple similar interfaces.
I don't think it's impossible - the thought experiment at the moment is "what if the device has a bigger screen to house a larger chip, does that make us reevaluate 8nm" and I would say it makes it more plausible, but I still would bet against it
In general, the more folks know, the more chatter there is, but it's obviously not guaranteed.
Multiple false infos mixed with right infos ?
Very wise choice, if details such as storage and size of lcd screen differ/change people aren't likely to be that bothered. However, if you came out with a ram figure now and people then took that as gospel it could lead to expectations going wild. Although it does seem that always happens regardless so apologies in advance for when that inevitably happens among circles on the internet. The gaming leaks reddit does state that the switch 2 will have 512 memory and 8 inch lcd screen as a definitive fact in the headline when you clearly stated that was informed speculation but not certain
There's other models w/ extra ram:
Could it be simply that the dev saying yes knows more, and the dev saying no is just going off what the devkit has?
One is trusted and has access to a more complete software suite, the other isn't. So the full suite has the compatibility tools and next gen patch framework, making BC very obvious.
I'll be honest with ya, I completely forgot Americans don't already have their tax included in the price tag, that makes what I was attempting to say completely redundant, nach mise an t-amadán? góa
Wait, HDEV used Erista?
Information on various features is likely on a need to know basis, and if you're just working on a title for the new hardware, you don't need to know.
Is ea. Go maith a bhí ag úsáid na cúpla focal.
I think it can vary greatly, and can change as different dev kits are sent out. Like I'm pretty sure there was a PS5 dev kit out that had ~20GB of RAM vs 16GB in the final retail unit. Comparatively there is/was a Series X dev kit that had 40GB of RAM apparently. Definitely reasonable to expect that the RAM and storage in the dev kit, are probably greater than the retail unit or at best the maximum amount. From the Nintendo side iirc the Switch dev kit had 6GB, but as someone else mentioned there are versions with 4 and 8 as well. I think the WiiU dev kit had the same amount as the retail unit. I'm sure someone else can speak to this more competently though.
I believe that if one says they have it, it's because they have it, the reason for the difference may simply be different devkits.
It's awful! You never really get used to it!
The hype for DLC is not there because they haven't shown anything new yet.
Yeah, that's what I meant by the consensus shifting, as our knowledge and understanding grew. My point was, is anyone serious still advocating for 8nm? Or was it a reference to those commentators who still refer to 'Orin based', as they won't discuss the Lapsu$ leak/theft?
Maybe people who haven't payed that much attention to the technical arguments for why it doesn't seem feasible.
Software BC but no Cart BC I have to imagine is a possibility still, especially with Nate's recent podcast episode talking about reasons nintendo would want to move on from the current switch cartridges.
Sure, if the device would be bigger, it could house such a big chip. But the question is: Would Nintendo do it? A 200mm²+ SoC would be bigger than than Series S SoC at 197mm² and would be better suited for a stationary console. If we look at the current PC Handheld landscape, where there are devices that would be closer in size to the hyphotetical "bigger" Switch 2", AMD Van Gogh/Aerith which is employed on SteamDeck is just 163mm². AMD Phoenix Ryzen 7840/Ryzen Z1 Extreme, which is used by the current PC Handhelds such as ROG Ally, is 178mm². The closest comparison would be the PC Handhelds that employed the Ryzen 6980/6800 Rembrandt, which had a 208mm² die size. So even in the PC Handheld market, where the devices are much bigger and heavier than Switch, the die size of the SoC doesn't usually goes over 200mm². Granted, that's an unfair comparison due to the fact the majority of these SoC are meant for the overall mobile market, unlike T239 which is an specialized custom part. But that goes to show that 200mm² part are extremely unlikely on mobile (Unless you're current Intel).
Americans are getting pure shafted at the minute too I think, just did the numbers and both places where I live the tax rate is 23% on the Euro and 20% on the Pound, this means Tears of the Kingdom, as an example of the possible new price point, at its €69.99 is €53 and £59.99 at £47 for the game actual, which is the equivalent of $12 and $10 cheaper than the pre-tax American price at $70, I made the assumption American prices included the tax so then the North American/European/UK markets represented a standardised software pricing that other markets could be raised to meet to keep the next Switch's console costs down, instead I can now see €79.99 and £69.99 being the prices of the evergreens from summer 2024 onward
Final hardware used Mariko, I added "(mariko)" to the -D units since it might've been unclear what they are to some.
I think if we're looking at it from the perspective of the general audience......Most people would say Scarlet and Violet is the first straw, not the last.
Oh I knew Lite used Mariko, I'm surprised to hear HDEV did not, though! Thanks for sharing that information.
Now I want an bureaucratic science adventure game about Oppenheimer. And I didn't see the movie
Tbf had some great experiences playing walking Sims on Switch. They aren't AAA games but definitely narrative driven.
There's a lot more to the criticism of Sword and Shield and BDSP than what caused the initial negative reactions, but this is not the thread to be relitigating the last several years of Pokémon discourse.
The first page of this thread has the recollection of rumors since 2019 with links to most of them.
True, I'm just saying that most of those critisims did not reflect in the sales numbers
Sales should never be used as a measure of quality.
First page, first post; the OP is updated with rumours and leaks as they come.
I'm not saying they do.
Never a measure of quality, but usually a good measure of public reception. Which reflects a varied number of things, including perceived quality, as well as value.
I'm perfectly aware of the general audience reception and that's why I think nothing will change.
It’s time
Because some people cant open up to good kino games, they just need to have Zelda slapped onto their titles and people will love them
Monolith Soft have two secondary studio teams separate from their primary developers that exist purely as supporting/assistant roles; one specific to Zelda (Tokyo Production Team 2), and the other for non-Zelda EPD properties (Kyoto Production Team)Because some people cant open up to good kino games, they just need to have Zelda slapped onto their titles and people will love them
Jokes aside though, some shortsighted Nintendo fans who only look at the names of their big mainstream titles they support essentially want to see them becoming a boring Call Of Duty support studio like the hundreds of studios under Activision that are trapped forever making Call Of Duty games, when what truly makes a company shine and expand on their talent is to make original IPs and what they want. None of the talent you see growing at Monolith comes from them wanting to support Animal Crossing or Splatoon, it comes from wanting to make Xenoblade.
I had a dream where I bought a 512GB MicroSD card.idk about you guys but i’m ready to be incredibly financially irresponsible on expandable storage and games once this thing drops
