I don’t think they’ll move far away from it. The Wii U was a disaster and the Switch has been a beast in terms of sales of hardware and first party software. Of course Nintendo gonna Nintendo but I think it’ll be different this time.
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One thing we can be assured of is gimped specs.
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Yep, if they can't do it cheap, it ain't happening. $$$ lol
I mean, I can dream, it'd be amazing to see a Switch 2 even somewhere approaching the performance of the other current gen consoles (maybe when docked) but... Nintendo gonna Nintendo, and it's a shame as in days gone by they were much more competitive, but they have abandoned the hardware race more or less.
Fingers crossed they basically give us all what we want and just a massively upgraded Switch. I mean I'm sure they could get comparable to the Steamdeck (or better) at a considerably lower per unit cost to themselves just due to the volume they could commit to.
I mean, I can dream, it'd be amazing to see a Switch 2 even somewhere approaching the performance of the other current gen consoles (maybe when docked) but... Nintendo gonna Nintendo, and it's a shame as in days gone by they were much more competitive, but they have abandoned the hardware race more or less.
Fingers crossed they basically give us all what we want and just a massively upgraded Switch. I mean I'm sure they could get comparable to the Steamdeck (or better) at a considerably lower per unit cost to themselves just due to the volume they could commit to.
I'm with you, knowing Nintendo if they do keep with the Switch form factor then they'll try and make it unique by adding a lick sensor to the joycon or make it so you can only control it with birdsong or something. You know, the obvious 'features' missing from the current design.
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That is why I mentioned 'when docked', there will always have to be a compromise for mobility, but it needs to at least be in close enough ballpark it doesn't cause massive compromises with games. Steamdeck level with more power in the dock kinda thing might be possible though. They previously did put down a patent for additional processing in the docking station if I remember correctly.
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Would buying an OLED switch at this point in the consoles life be a bit silly? I still have my OG model but the original joycons are done for.
I'm very tempted to grab the OLED essentially for Zelda but also to revisit some games or play some I've missed. Can get one new for approx £270 via other halfs work discount.
I'm just sure they have to be announcing a predecessor soon surely
I'm very tempted to grab the OLED essentially for Zelda but also to revisit some games or play some I've missed. Can get one new for approx £270 via other halfs work discount.
I'm just sure they have to be announcing a predecessor soon surely
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Aren't Nintendo offering free Joycon repairs no matter how old the joycons now?
Regarding the OLED, I picked one up and spent ages debating whether to send it back. It is SO much better than the OG Switch, the brightness and colours along with the much better build quality. I don't think it's a bad idea if you can get one cheap.
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Successor probably a year away. You're better of picking up a used one.
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Especially compared to the OG, the OLED has a much nicer screen, feels more premium, the kick stand actually works now, the sound is slightly better, the battery is better, more storage onboard, it's just a nice all round quality of life improvement, and the dock is better too with built in LAN port.
If you think you'll play it, go for it.
If you think you'll play it, go for it.
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The Asus ROG Ally has twice the GPU power in a smaller and quieter handheld than the steamdeck. It won't be cheap but shows you can pack some serious power in a handheld these days.
Loved my original Switch. Partner got me the OLED as I wasn't even considering it. I'd never recommend the original now. +1 to everything you said, the OLED is fantastic. I hardly rouch my Steam Deck because of it.
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I've heard from others that choose to play multiplatform games on their OLED over the Steam deck despite the deck performing much better. Essentially just for how good the OLED screen is by comparison
The screen, the battery life, the size and weight of the device. It's fantastic
Not knocking the steam deck at all, but I personally pick the Switch if the game is the same price.
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Now I want one for sure 
A year away in what context?
Taking the Switch timeline as an example, it was 2 years from initial formal announcement that something was in development, when it was first described as the 'NX', to availability in stores.
Other than the obvious assumption that there must be something in development, they haven't yet acknowledged or announced any kind of new hardware yet I don't think?
I'd be (pleasantly) surprised if we see a Switch successor in stores before 2025.
It will be a disaster if a new Switch isn't available before 2025. Hardware wise it's already a relic. My prediction is an announcement Q3 this year and a new Switch by Q2 next year. Digital Foundry are thinking something along those lines, too, going by insider rumours etc. I'm hoping that the delay in releasing a new device is just down to the turbulent economic issues post pandemic ; if Nintendo are struggling to fulfill backwards compatibility with current gen Switch games/cartridges that's going to be a huge blow. I can't see many people being happy to have to purchase their favourite games all over again. And yes, that happened going from the Wii U to Switch, but ownership of the former was minimal in comparison.
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I don't see Nintendo being in any hurry. The current models and games are still selling really well and they have never been about raw power or the best most powerful hardware. They get by with good games and hardware that fun to play on.
Not to mention backwards compatibility was only really done from the GC to Wii and the Wii to Wii U.
I am still loving my Switch and play it daily, I'm in no hurry for a replacement.
Not to mention backwards compatibility was only really done from the GC to Wii and the Wii to Wii U.
I am still loving my Switch and play it daily, I'm in no hurry for a replacement.