Nintendo President Talks About Next-Gen, Switch Price and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Proteus Gaming
Nintendo President Talks About Next-Gen, Switch Price and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Proteus Gaming
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WheelChairDrizzy69
For those who don’t want to read – they’re still making no solid commitments on when a next gen console can be expected
SunnySaigon
Iwata asked 🙁
*crying , not laughter anymore *
MortalPhantom
Don’t expect a new console until the end of 2024 at the earliest.
We knew about the switch a year and a half before it was released. The Wii U was another a year and a half before it came out as well. And the wii was also announced a year before it was released
jbraden
Until Nintendo tries to compete in graphical power against the big boys again, I think the mid gen releases are working well for them.
I predict a 2024 announcement with a Q1 2025 release of the Switch 2.
It’ll more than likely just be a more powerful Switch to guarantee 720p undocked and 1080p docked, instead of what we see today with constant resolution changes, no matter docked or not. I also think we’ll see higher refresh rates, maybe 120hz undocked and support for it docked for TVs and monitors.
One day, we’ll get 4K resolution from Nintendo, but I don’t see it being with the Switch lineup. Something I’m sure they’re weighing their options for before deciding which way to go next gen or next next gen.
ivaorn
The switch deserves as long of a life as it could manageably have, it’s still super enjoyable
SirRabbott
What I would prefer is some form of dock that increases the consoles performance. Not sure if this is even a possibility, but the handheld mode on the new OLED is perfect for on the go, I just wish when i docked it I got a huge boost to performance so that it can keep up with my very expensive TV.
(PSA, I don’t know anything about hardware so idk if this is even a possibility)
number8888
They should have released a new Mario game along with the movie to keep the momentum going. Seems like a missed opportunity.
Torracattos
I just hope when it launches, they have as strong of a first year as they had for the Switch. The Switch had games like Breath of The Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, Splatoon 2, and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 in just the first year.
Moulinoski
Rather than a Switch 2, I’d rather that they make incremental hardware iterations like phone manufacturers are doing complete with compatible software. Ideally, I wouldn’t want to buy a Switch 2 for a long time yet.
TheGridGam3r
I feel the trend of newer consoles will stretch, at least for nintendo. How can you really top the switch apart from beefing up hardware? Its great for solo and can be the life of a party or co-op in a snap
DopeyDragon
I definitely think we’re far closer to a new console than not, but it makes sense that there’s no announcement yet. Announcing any new console while they still have big games to release for Switch makes no sense. They’re definitely working on something, but the absolute earliest I can fathom is a Q4 2024 release.
metalsatch
Honestly I’m completely fine with my switch as it is. Especially as a mainly handheld player. I love playing on my switch.
I don’t think of it as a weak console, but as a powerful handheld. Well not super powerful obviously but better than what we are use to having.
hry84
I have a few guesses as to what the next console will be:
– A non-portable, Nintendo Switch at a cheaper price point ($200 CDN). But why? To get Nintendo fans to buy a second Switch, or pull in people who didn’t buy it because of the price.
– A Nintendo Switch 3D, and you can download 3DS games, and some newer games will have 3D but also work on the original Switch.
– A console that isn’t portable, but it is much more powerful than the Nintendo Switch, and is backwards compatible.
– A Ninten-phone. It won’t replace the Switch, but it might be something to go alongside the Switch. It will be kid friendly though, having filters for content, a Nintendo shop, and you can add funds to your account without a credit card.
– A disc-based console that is much more powerful than the Nintendo Switch; however, it will use Nintendo Switch’s architecture, and will be able to play your Nintendo Switch games. It won’t be portable.
– A true successor to the Nintendo Switch, the Nintendo Switch 2. It will pretty much be an upgraded Nintendo Switch, having exclusives, and improved performance for some older games.
Keep in mind, these are just guesses. I’m not saying this is what Nintendo should do.
LeumasInkwater
I think Nintendo will take a similar strategy to their previous handheld lineups. The Gameboy Advance was a successor to the Gameboy color, used the ‘Gameboy’ name, and maintained backwards compatibility. Similarly, the 3DS was the successor to the DS, used the ‘DS’ branding, and maintained backwards compatibility with the DS library.
Given that pattern, I think we’ll most likely get a new console with backwards compatibility with the Switch library and has some kind of ‘Switch’ branding. That may be wishful thinking though.
QuinSanguine
I hope they hold off on a new console until price and performance level out more. Nintendo need good hardware this time but they also can’t price themselves into the $500 territory, imo.
Better hardware will help with the piracy issue. If they can get their hardware to a spot that takes PC a few years to start emulating, it would fix some of these issues. Them and Nvidia have to hit us with a stout custom piece of hardware because of competition, too.
blades2012
I feel like it’s gonna be a 3ds type switch, that way you can protect the screen, and it can dock and have backwards compatibility
3mbersea
The switch was underpowered when it launched, and maybe it absolutely killed it. Now its 7 years later and the fact that it’s still not been updated with more powerful hardware is frustrating.
onesneakymofo
Sad dude. $70 is ridiculous for a game.
dinozero
I feel like at this point the best we can hope for is a Nintendo switch 4K edition.
Completely backwards, compatible with all the existing games. Promised 4K mode in dock.
Being honest with myself, for the first couple of years games will probably release on both systems, and the biggest difference in the 4K model will probably just be the higher resolution and smoother frame rate.
But down the road, the 4K model would become the dominant
Joebranflakes
I almost bought an OLED switch, but I think we are all better off waiting for the 4K capable model. Though I really dread that they’ll do what they’ve always done and not allow backwards compatibility, or the porting of Switch titles onto the new device.
MrYuzhai
As long as it’s not VR they’ll do fine that whole segment is a waste of r&d costs alone and will forever stay super niche for enthusiasts
-lRexl-
I should be able to clutter my AC island and not have it laggggg
_C_R_X_
“But, when they do launch a new generation console, it’ll be extremely important to do so *while maintaining a high number of customers* that play on Nintendo’s consoles.”
Please, for crying out loud, include physical/digital Switch backwards compatibility if you want to achieve this, and carry over the NSO consoles/games. Makes it way easier for people to justify the new console if they don’t have to keep their old one/can trade it in to save money on the upgrade.
putsdryyy
Nintendo or next gen graphics, can only pick one.
aberrantwolf
That comma in the title is doing a LOT of work, which I missed in my initial reading due to excitement about “next-gen”
haxxanova
Whatever their next gen is will be light years behind the competition as per usual
26 Comments
For those who don’t want to read – they’re still making no solid commitments on when a next gen console can be expected
Iwata asked 🙁
*crying , not laughter anymore *
Don’t expect a new console until the end of 2024 at the earliest.
We knew about the switch a year and a half before it was released. The Wii U was another a year and a half before it came out as well. And the wii was also announced a year before it was released
Until Nintendo tries to compete in graphical power against the big boys again, I think the mid gen releases are working well for them.
I predict a 2024 announcement with a Q1 2025 release of the Switch 2.
It’ll more than likely just be a more powerful Switch to guarantee 720p undocked and 1080p docked, instead of what we see today with constant resolution changes, no matter docked or not. I also think we’ll see higher refresh rates, maybe 120hz undocked and support for it docked for TVs and monitors.
One day, we’ll get 4K resolution from Nintendo, but I don’t see it being with the Switch lineup. Something I’m sure they’re weighing their options for before deciding which way to go next gen or next next gen.
The switch deserves as long of a life as it could manageably have, it’s still super enjoyable
What I would prefer is some form of dock that increases the consoles performance. Not sure if this is even a possibility, but the handheld mode on the new OLED is perfect for on the go, I just wish when i docked it I got a huge boost to performance so that it can keep up with my very expensive TV.
(PSA, I don’t know anything about hardware so idk if this is even a possibility)
They should have released a new Mario game along with the movie to keep the momentum going. Seems like a missed opportunity.
I just hope when it launches, they have as strong of a first year as they had for the Switch. The Switch had games like Breath of The Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, Splatoon 2, and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 in just the first year.
Rather than a Switch 2, I’d rather that they make incremental hardware iterations like phone manufacturers are doing complete with compatible software. Ideally, I wouldn’t want to buy a Switch 2 for a long time yet.
I feel the trend of newer consoles will stretch, at least for nintendo. How can you really top the switch apart from beefing up hardware? Its great for solo and can be the life of a party or co-op in a snap
I definitely think we’re far closer to a new console than not, but it makes sense that there’s no announcement yet. Announcing any new console while they still have big games to release for Switch makes no sense. They’re definitely working on something, but the absolute earliest I can fathom is a Q4 2024 release.
Honestly I’m completely fine with my switch as it is. Especially as a mainly handheld player. I love playing on my switch.
I don’t think of it as a weak console, but as a powerful handheld. Well not super powerful obviously but better than what we are use to having.
I have a few guesses as to what the next console will be:
– A non-portable, Nintendo Switch at a cheaper price point ($200 CDN). But why? To get Nintendo fans to buy a second Switch, or pull in people who didn’t buy it because of the price.
– A Nintendo Switch 3D, and you can download 3DS games, and some newer games will have 3D but also work on the original Switch.
– A console that isn’t portable, but it is much more powerful than the Nintendo Switch, and is backwards compatible.
– A Ninten-phone. It won’t replace the Switch, but it might be something to go alongside the Switch. It will be kid friendly though, having filters for content, a Nintendo shop, and you can add funds to your account without a credit card.
– A disc-based console that is much more powerful than the Nintendo Switch; however, it will use Nintendo Switch’s architecture, and will be able to play your Nintendo Switch games. It won’t be portable.
– A true successor to the Nintendo Switch, the Nintendo Switch 2. It will pretty much be an upgraded Nintendo Switch, having exclusives, and improved performance for some older games.
Keep in mind, these are just guesses. I’m not saying this is what Nintendo should do.
I think Nintendo will take a similar strategy to their previous handheld lineups. The Gameboy Advance was a successor to the Gameboy color, used the ‘Gameboy’ name, and maintained backwards compatibility. Similarly, the 3DS was the successor to the DS, used the ‘DS’ branding, and maintained backwards compatibility with the DS library.
Given that pattern, I think we’ll most likely get a new console with backwards compatibility with the Switch library and has some kind of ‘Switch’ branding. That may be wishful thinking though.
I hope they hold off on a new console until price and performance level out more. Nintendo need good hardware this time but they also can’t price themselves into the $500 territory, imo.
Better hardware will help with the piracy issue. If they can get their hardware to a spot that takes PC a few years to start emulating, it would fix some of these issues. Them and Nvidia have to hit us with a stout custom piece of hardware because of competition, too.
I feel like it’s gonna be a 3ds type switch, that way you can protect the screen, and it can dock and have backwards compatibility
The switch was underpowered when it launched, and maybe it absolutely killed it. Now its 7 years later and the fact that it’s still not been updated with more powerful hardware is frustrating.
Sad dude. $70 is ridiculous for a game.
I feel like at this point the best we can hope for is a Nintendo switch 4K edition.
Completely backwards, compatible with all the existing games. Promised 4K mode in dock.
Being honest with myself, for the first couple of years games will probably release on both systems, and the biggest difference in the 4K model will probably just be the higher resolution and smoother frame rate.
But down the road, the 4K model would become the dominant
I almost bought an OLED switch, but I think we are all better off waiting for the 4K capable model. Though I really dread that they’ll do what they’ve always done and not allow backwards compatibility, or the porting of Switch titles onto the new device.
As long as it’s not VR they’ll do fine that whole segment is a waste of r&d costs alone and will forever stay super niche for enthusiasts
I should be able to clutter my AC island and not have it laggggg
“But, when they do launch a new generation console, it’ll be extremely important to do so *while maintaining a high number of customers* that play on Nintendo’s consoles.”
Please, for crying out loud, include physical/digital Switch backwards compatibility if you want to achieve this, and carry over the NSO consoles/games. Makes it way easier for people to justify the new console if they don’t have to keep their old one/can trade it in to save money on the upgrade.
Nintendo or next gen graphics, can only pick one.
That comma in the title is doing a LOT of work, which I missed in my initial reading due to excitement about “next-gen”
Whatever their next gen is will be light years behind the competition as per usual