Apparently Next-Gen Nintendo console is close to Gen 8 power (PlayStation 4 / Xbox One)
Just revealed Bobby Kotick and Nintendo have had active talks about the next-generation Nintendo console
Also says that apparently Next-Gen Nintendo console is close to Gen 8 power (PlayStation 4 / Xbox One)
— Benji-Sales (@BenjiSales) June 28, 2023
by Turbostrider27
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That comparison makes absolutely no sense. A new Nintendo Console would be fitted with a chip that supports vastly superior technology than decade old consoles. You can’t just compare TFlop numbers and expect to come to any reasonably conclusion.
I mean the switch was close to ps3/360 power. I see no issue. Especially if they keep it fully mobile capable.
A Nintendo made game with the graphical equivalent of Ratchet and Clank or Kena on the ps4 would be more than enough for the next console.
If that guarantees a stable framerate and a cleaner resolution for their games, that’s fine. The only that’s bugging me a bit is the “close”.
Some people in this thread are forgetting that it’s most likely gonna be a handheld. There’s a limit to what they can go for because you gotta think about the battery life.
Hopefully online play will get a major boost. There’s no excuse for Nintendo to be so far behind in that category.
Id be happy with that. The mobility is totally worth it for me and I’m not that interested in the huge AAA games that prevents from coming to switch. That should bring some older AAA games over potentially too.
As expected, this is what Nintendo does. Nobody should be shocked, I’d love for them to focus a little less on gimmicks and a little more on power but they don’t want to do that, and what they’re doing obviously works for them.
Let’s not pretend like having a handheld that has the potential to play games that look as good as GoW2018, FF7R, Ghost of Tsushima, and Horizon Zero Dawn/Forbidden West would be a bad thing.
“Gen 8” power is just fine.
You look at what Nintendo did with games like Metroid Prime Remastered, and Breath of the Wild 1 & 2 – it’s clear that Nintendo can do a lot with a little.
Here are the top 2 requirements;
* Power efficiency.
* They need to be in a position to easily utilize new software technologies; DLSS3, Frame Generation, Super Resolution, RTX, Reflex, FSR, DirectStorage, etc.
If they meet those 2 requirements Nintendo can basically offer the world with a Switch console with a PS4 engine.
They can actually far exceed a PS4 when paired with DLSS.
As it is now, the Tegra has Nintendo making AAA titles with this mobile-game like veneer.
Fire Emblem Engage was egregiously bad with this.
If they can offer a $300 Super Switch with 8 hour battery and DLSS – then Nintendos pockets are lined with cash for the next decade; and they can drop the mobile-game veneer due to technical cost savings and implement FF7 Remake/RE7 level of quality.
Honestly, this is what I would expect. And I can’t wait to see Nintendo games hit the visual level of first party PS4 games. Imagine Zelda looking like Ghost of Tsushima or Horizon. It’s gonna be good.
It’s always amusing to see what fans want when they don’t have to take into consideration any limitations. Yes saying things like I want PS5 graphics on my handheld is easy…doing it at a price of around 300 bucks is a lot harder
Edit: if you don’t like the limitation of it also being a handheld, that’s a totally valid opinion to have. Just kinda moot to this discussion considering that’s not what Nintendo is going after
That’s to be expected. Just please Nintendo let me carry over my digital and physical switch games. Please don’t do me dirty like you did with Wii U.
Makes sense…historically Nintendo’s handhelds tend to be of the same graphical paradigm as cutting edge consoles from 10-11 years prior.
Such as as the GBA (2001) being a parallel to the SNES (1990)…the DS (2004) being roughly equal to a PSX (1994)…the 3DS (2011) to the PS2 (2000) and the Switch itself (2017) comparable to PS3 (2006)
Obviously we are nearly 10 years removed from the PS4.
That’s pretty good. Have to keep in mind that the resolution isn’t going to be any higher than 1080p so that’s plenty powerful for a handheld. If it really does offer PS4 levels of raw power, we should even be getting current gen AAA titles (obviously toned down graphically)
The shit they’re pulling off on handheld has been incredible. Really looking forward to the next system.
If we get a Steam Deck spec-wise with better battery and screen I’m all in
So a Steam Deck like performance?
I hope and wish Nintendo does a dock that provides extra gpu process for a better docking experience. That would truly be, imo, a hybrid of home console and handheld.
I talk shit but I’ll buy it no matter what; I appreciate them saying that the next console is definitely coming out after April 2024 but likely before the end of 2024, allows me to budget accordingly 😛
That’s the same Bobby Kotick that defended and protected sexual harassment at his company for years, fostering one of the worst work environments in the industry, while parading around ruining long-beloved franchises with excessive monetization and rushed launches, right? Yeah, that’s him. Fuck that guy.
Nintendo is always a strong behind
My kingdom for a builtin ethernet port in the dock.
So….it is a Steam Deck pretty much.
At this point I don’t even care. Life is getting too expensive. If Nintendo wants to keep a target of a few hundred bucks, then yes please.
They’re always purposely a generation behind, so the technology is more cost effective. This way, they won’t take as bad of a hit when they inevitably sell their next console for $300 yet again. Nintendo realizes games don’t need to be photorealisric raytraced or whatever. Games just need to be fun and enjoyable, and it is why they are still kicking and outlasted numerous formerly huge companies.
If the next Nintendo console is not backwards compatible with the Switch, I will be extremely reluctant to buy it.
I’m done paying for the privilege of playing games I already own on their new hardware. All the full price ports of Wii U games, paying for access to ROMs of classic games, fuck all of that.
If the next gen is console only then I may actually not get it.
Being handheld is so much better for me as a adult in their early 40s.
lol and yall thought 4k gaming🤭
ROG Ally and steam deck is the next gen switch.