StarTopic Future Nintendo Hardware & Technology Speculation & Discussion |ST| (Read the staff posts before commenting!)

[LukasManak22]

You see, this is exactly what I was talking about. It wasn't eShop upload, rating or whatever so Pyoro couldn't leak shit. This is Furukawa is stronger than Pyoro.

 

[lexony]

You see, this is exactly what I was talking about. It wasn't eShop upload, rating or whatever so Pyoro couldn't leak shit. This is Furukawa is stronger than Pyoro.

New Leaker in the House!

 

[Hermii]

I cant believe it actually happened.

Just go to show that if you hype yourself every time, sooner or later its not in vain.

 

[carbvan]

Been awhile. I gotta change the sad Mario pfp. Does anyone have a happy Mario pfp for occasion?

 

[casualreader]

Ok so now that this is out of the way.

Did the experts here reach consensus on what one should expect to be special about this console ? Dreaming of 3d and a second screen (along with all the modern power we can get) to make it the culmination of everything in Nintendo handhelds. Thinking 3d image with that level of detail in a game would probably look awesome.

Am I daydreaming ?

 

[omniryu]

Now, we will

The Switch library won't go anywhere after the Switch 2 released, even if it is backward compatible. There will always be a market for cheaper devices.

Well, it isn't about availability it just people will want to buy games for their new system. These games will be looked at more. For instance what's so special about Xenoblade 2 and Bomberman? They sold exceptionally well. Why? Because people wanted to try out new games for their system.

That's also why I am on the fence of MP4 getting a special port on the Switch 2. Not only it would take advantage of the Switch to new technology it will get more eyes looking at it because it has the new launch game appeal.

 

[Zedark]

I can't believe that in the end, it was Furukawa himself who leaked the existence of the Switch successor smh

 

[Hermii]

Ok so now that this is out of the way.

Did the experts here reach consensus on what one should expect to be special about this console ? Dreaming of 3d and a second screen (along with all the modern power we can get) to make it the culmination of everything in Nintendo handhelds. Thinking 3d image with that level of detail in a game would probably look awesome.

Am I daydreaming ?

Yes you are. If Nintendo cant get a feature working in both modes, they probably wont do it.

Its rumored the joycon rails will be replaced by magnets. And thats about it.

 

[LukasManak22]

This is Furukawa. I am happy to announce we are leaving uncharted territory today.

 

[notsib]

As expected, with the switch sale decline and switch production forecast FY25, shareholders needs explanation.
not expecting launch this year,

 

[Zedark]

Ok so now that this is out of the way.

Did the experts here reach consensus on what one should expect to be special about this console ? Dreaming of 3d and a second screen (along with all the modern power we can get) to make it the culmination of everything in Nintendo handhelds. Thinking 3d image with that level of detail in a game would probably look awesome.

Am I daydreaming ?

Yes.

Machine learning features will be accelerated with tensor cores, and ray tracing with the RT cores (and ray reconstruction via tensor cores) will help the little device punch above its weight graphically. Whichever other features it will have are up for debate still, but double screen rendering takes its toll on the capabilities of a device and 3D was never popular.

 

[omniryu]

You see, this is exactly what I was talking about. It wasn't eShop upload, rating or whatever so Pyoro couldn't leak shit. This is Furukawa is stronger than Pyoro.

Speaking of Pyoro, I think we will finally get a clearer picture of Metroid Prime 4 status. If it doesnt show up, it will likely be a Cross gen game. If it does, I think it will be less likely. We will likely hear from Pyoro first or not.

 

[JorgenRaft]

Gonna go bury $1000 in my back yard so that I can buy a Switch 2 and PS5 Pro potentially within the span of a couple months.

 

[Zumikoi]

This is Furukawa

"This is Furukawa...."

 

[NintenDuvo]

You see, this is exactly what I was talking about. It wasn't eShop upload, rating or whatever so Pyoro couldn't leak shit. This is Furukawa is stronger than Pyoro.

Which reminds me that dumb bird can spoil games that are going to be in the Switch Successor reveal, when the time comes i hope no one post spoilers

 

[Danny]

Yen exchange rate really nets Nintendo increased profits. Their profits are up year on year even though sales are down on hardware and software.

 

[Herb Alpert]

This is good news but I can't unnotice the fact that he only talks about the reveal and not about the release.
Technically, a reveal in March 25 for a release in fall 25 is still possible

 

[lexony]

I can't believe that in the end, it was Furukawa himself who leaked the existence of the Switch successor smh

This shows that people with glasses are the real heroes at the end of the day. Not some bird that couldn‘t even take over the company by some greedy business man who thinks saying "whaaaa" makes him earn money.

 

[LukasManak22]

Which reminds me that dumb bird can spoil games that are going to be in the Switch Successor reveal, when the time comes i hope no one post spoilers

They will take him by that time

 

[Bonejack]

This is how i win.

Repeat of the Switch pre-launch marketing strategy, soft announcement now, full "announcement" plus reveal in fall, release March 2025.

"This is Furukawa...."

At least make him hold a Switch instead of a smartphone.

 

[Strollin Stu]

This is Furukawa, President of Nintendo. We will make an announcement about the successor to Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year. It will have been over nine years since we announced the existence of Nintendo Switch back in March 2015. We will be holding a Nintendo Direct this June regarding the Nintendo Switch software lineup for the latter half of 2024, but please be aware that there will be no mention of the Nintendo Switch successor during that presentation.

Let it be known that I was here when it finally happened

 

[Meelow]

The tweet already has 6.7 million views, and all of NA is still asleep.

 

[Thombias]

Finally Nintendo has aknowledged the existence of the succ.

LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Never have i been more glad to be wrong about something.

 

[korok]

Even when Furukawa confirms the existence of the thing, he makes sure that the wording allows people to believe in a late year 2025 release. He surely loves to see this forum on fire.

 

[Kise Ryota]

 

[lexony]

Trust the process.

 

[Bonejack]

The tweet already has 6.7 million views, and all of NA is still asleep.

This will end up on mainstream news sites, watch it.

 

[MadMechanic]

Hmm, It seems that finally Mr Furukawa has confirmed the Switch 2 being announced this fiscal year

 

[Magic-Man]

"This is Furukawa. Here's the announcement, now shut the fuck up and buy the Paper Mario remake y'all kept asking for"

 

[Subrosian Link]

Furukawa is Keanu Reeves confirmed.

 

[notsib]

This is good news but I can't unnotice the fact that he only talks about the reveal and not about the release.
Technically, a reveal in March 25 for a release in fall 25 is still possible

Nintendo usually give 5-6 months publicity before new console launch. Since June is not the revealing month, the next possible timing is September-October; conference in Jan and launch in March.

 

[Nathair]

Furukawa's announcement is exactly what I expected. Moreover, previously, he had said that they would start talking about the new system starting from the new fiscal year. He kept his word. Today is the first step, with the recognition of the existence of the new console. Now, we just have to wait for the next steps.

 

[Bonejack]

Furukawa is Keanu Reeves confirmed.

Furukeanu Awareeves.

 

[Eclissi]

Now that Nintendo has officially expressed its opinion on the existence of the console, do you think there will be less difficulty in finding leaks?

 

[chocolate_supra]

The tweet already has 6.7 million views, and all of NA is still asleep.

"All"

 

[Instro]

Announcement only is interesting. My assumption would be that the launch falls just outside of the FY, like next April. Back half of 2025 would be a painful wait, so hopefully the delay wasn't that far out.

Anyway, it's nice that we can sort of move on now and also put certain talking points to rest now. Both the Switch and now Switch 2 have kind proven out that Nintendo will still do a relatively normal launch cycle in the lead up to new hardware, and they will inform their shareholders a good deal in advance before going to market, even if it means a blurb like this.

While there will be no mention of the successor during the next direct, we can expect to see cross gen titles, no?

No, that seems like an unlikely outcome for June. Any software that is crossgen would be held for the reveal or thereafter. June will be about whatever software is left for the back half of 2024.

 

[Zedark]

"All"

It's only 10PM in Hawaii right now, so some of those folks should still be awake.

 

[NintenDuvo]

Now that Nintendo has officially expressed its opinion on the existence of the console, do you think there will be less difficulty in finding leaks?

Might get some goods from factories or Ubisoft

Also i wonder will Nintendo give us at least a nugget of new info about the Successor at the June Meeting of Shareholders

 

[Meelow]

"This is Furukawa. Here's the announcement, now shut the fuck up and buy the Paper Mario remake y'all kept asking for"

Honestly, I would respect him if he said this.

 

[chocolate_supra]

It's only 10PM in Hawaii right now, so some of those folks should still be awake.

And me, was my point

 

[notsib]

I can't believe that in the end, it was Furukawa himself who leaked the existence of the Switch successor smh

He knows so well that making the acknowledgement right now will save him from being questioned by shareholder at the Q&A

 

[Meelow]

When I say all I mean media, sites like IGN, kotaku, etc still haven't reported the news.

 

[Ab]

A bit bummed out but I didn't expect that much anyways It would've been nice to hear at least an acknowledgement but it is what it is.

Aside: Those copypastas really get on my nerves ngl. I don't get the appeal and it's nothing short of trolling in my opinion. Would be nice to tone it down a bit..

They're just goofs and basically inside jokes and all in good fun. But yeah too many people can't tell when it's a joke

 

[Bonejack]

And me, was my point

The year is 2024 A.D. America is entirely asleep by the night. Well not entirely! One small guy of indomitable guts still holds out against the sleep.

 

[eye0h]

Woke up and saw that Nintendo just told us they would announce a new console before April 2025! How did they manage to come up with the most tepid announcement of all time. Like this was crafted by the Gods.

 

[chocolate_supra]

When I say all I mean media, sites like IGN, kotaku, etc still haven't reported the news.

Please just let me feel like I'm finally ahead of my country on something

 

[Meelow]

I'm heading to bed, I expect this thread to be close to 2800 pages by the time I wake up lol.

 

[KeijiKG]

This is Furukawa, President of Nintendo. We will make an announcement about the successor to Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year. It will have been over nine years since we announced the existence of Nintendo Switch back in March 2015. We will be holding a Nintendo Direct this June regarding the Nintendo Switch software lineup for the latter half of 2024, but please be aware that there will be no mention of the Nintendo Switch successor during that presentation.

 

[BreakAtmo]

Guessing a repeat of the Switch announcement and release is in order here. Yes, they don't technically say that, but I'd guess that's just them holding their cards in case something goes wrong.

 

[Danny]

13,5 million in hardware sales forecast for this FY seems to indicate Switch 2 release in march. So Nintendo forecast 10 million Switch 1 sales and 3,5 million Switch 2 sales during this fiscal year probably.