Not released, just an announcement? People are gonna be upset if that announcement isn't that it'll be on sale pretty much immediately![]()
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OG switched launched in a March so why not this too
Not released, just an announcement? People are gonna be upset if that announcement isn't that it'll be on sale pretty much immediately![]()
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OG switched launched in a March so why not this too
My prediction:
1.Backwards compatible with existing switch games
2.Support existing Switch accessories(joycons, ethernet adapter, charger, controller)
3.Some type of method to boost performance to existing switch games without devs/publishers pushing their own patch to support the new hardware if they choose not to do it
4.Maybe another push for bigger battery
5.Similar resolution output to the steam deck
6.Slight upgrade to battery
7.Similar performance or better than the steam deck
8.Cost similar or less than the steam deck
Reality :
1. LCD
Yeah backwards compatibility with performance boost is wishful thinking, since Sony just went screw it we will give you the same game but charge more with the performance gains.I think BC only with no performance boast for old games, Nintendo have never been too bad with backwards compatibility but I don't remember the BC ever making things better.
Not too sure about the support for existing Switch accessories, controllers have gotten expensive and selling pro controllers must be a nice money maker for them these days.
As for performance god knows, as this is Nintendo we could get anything![]()
All the rumours point toward an early March 2025 release - the official announcement will probably be Q4 this year. Better late than never, I guess. I'm interested to hear what games they'll announce in June to fill the void until then.![]()
Nintendo Confirms It Will Announce Switch Successor Console ‘Within This Fiscal Year’ - IGN
Nintendo has said it will finally announce its Switch successor console “within this fiscal year”, so at some point before March 31, 2025. New Nintendo Direct confirmed.www.ign.com
Wonder if we'll get a cross release a bit like BOTW? Something like the Metroid Prime 4 that's been coming for ages and is now a little late in the life cycle. Certainly has the gravitas amongst Nintendo fans though I'll admit perhaps not to the same extent as a Zelda game might.
It's highly unlikely but I'm not totally ruling out the possibility of a Steam app on it as well, a lot depends on how much market share Steam deck 2 gets which will likely at least double the power of the Switch 2. Steam and Nintendo could share profits on Steam games purchased on the Switch store, could potentially be highly profitable for both in new markets. It's very doubtful they'd agree to do business on that level though.
Wonder if we'll get a cross release a bit like BOTW? Something like the Metroid Prime 4 that's been coming for ages and is now a little late in the life cycle. Certainly has the gravitas amongst Nintendo fans though I'll admit perhaps not to the same extent as a Zelda game might.
It will surely launch with some sort of Mario title, be it a proper main line Mario game or a big hitter like a new Mario Kart. Metroid isn't a console seller, it takes years to sell what Mario or Zelda sell in weeks.I half wonder if there's a big first party game coming for Christmas that hasn't been announced yet that would be cross-platform; Mario Odyssey 2 maybe? Mario Kart 9?
I do agree with you that it's not the best console seller, I'm just thinking what has already been confirmed as in development between now and the end of Switch 1. Can't remember the other known projects off the top of my head which is why I picked it.It will surely launch with some sort of Mario title, be it a proper main line Mario game or a big hitter like a new Mario Kart. Metroid isn't a console seller, it takes years to sell what Mario or Zelda sell in weeks.
I agree - outwith the US/UK, the Metroid franchise isn't that popular, certainly not in Japan. However, Mario Kart 9, or another 3D Mario platformer would be a huge draw. I'm sure we'll get a 1440p/4K remaster of an old Zelda title too eg. Majora's Mask, Wind Waker or even Ocarina of Time.I just don't think Metroid Prime is a system mover, it feels like a franchise that sales would benefit from the systems momentum.
Remember we never got a new Mario Kart this gen, the team must have been working on something all this time, that would be a good system seller and a require people to buy the online pass for it.