Sources: Nintendo targets 2024 with next-gen console
Sources: Nintendo targets 2024 with next-gen console
by Turbostrider27
37 Comments
Turbostrider27
From article:
> According to multiple people with knowledge of Nintendo’s next-gen console plans, the company is likely to release new hardware during the second half of 2024, to ensure that it has ample stock available on day one and to avoid the kind of shortages seen with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
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> Although specific details on the console are being kept closely guarded, those VGC spoke to indicated that the next-gen console would be able to be used in portable mode, similar to the Nintendo Switch.
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> Two sources VGC spoke to suggested that the console could launch with an LCD screen, instead of the more premium OLED, in order to bring down costs, especially considering the increased storage needed for higher fidelity games. The current Switch comes with just 32GB of internal memory, while many current-gen PlayStation and Xbox games are over 100GB.
Loud_Dark410
Good. As someone who’s been a Nintendo fan since the NES , the switch is maybe the best console Nintendo or anyone else ever made. However it’s wayyyy overdue for a replacement.
If Valve can get a niche product with the power of the Steam Deck to only $350, Nintendo surely can with their much larger scale. Very excited to see what a switch 2 would be capable of. If its the same or similar form factor and backwards compatible with switch games I’d be happy.
Crissaegrym
Would Swirch games be compatible or if we need new game cartridge is probably many people’s question.
Then obviously, is the spec of the new machine.
2024 Q4 is not that far away, they should start sharing information soon I guess? You are not going to release information like 3 months before the launch of a new console.
Irru
Man I would hope they don’t launch with an LCD screen. Going back from OLED would suck
twili-midna
Lmao, here we go again….
W24x55
I was hoping for Spring 2024 but it’s looking more like Holiday 2024 now.
wookieatemyshoe
At this point I won’t believe it till I hear from Nintendo themselves..
Also, when they release a new console, if it’s still going to be a hybrid console I hope you can still play switch games on it.
Personally I don’t mind the rumours of it having an LCD screen instead of OLED, as I always just play it in docked anyways.
Wabaareo
Wonder what they’ll do with the naming and controllers? Hopefully they add analog triggers.
SnooTangerines4321
Lmao well i finally got an oled yesterday so this has to be true gang 🥴 no regerts though, I love it. Been playing metroid prime remaster.
CockPissMcBurnerFuck
I just hope they avoid a Wii U disaster. Make this thing extremely distinct, in name and function, from the Switch.
MC1065
Very strange that VGC doesn’t discuss what this console would look like, because fundamentally this console has a very good chance of coming out next year since it could use Nvidia’s Orion Tegra, which is small enough to fit inside a mobile device and fast enough to provide a good boost. Just fundamentally, I feel like 2024 is the right year for a Switch 2.
PewPew_McPewster
**HAH**. Next thing you’ll tell me is that Silksong has a real release date.
redhafzke
I’m sooo ready for a day one purchase… if it’s backwards compatible!
uberpirate
I have a V1 switch and I want to upgrade to an OLED but I keep hoping they announce whatever’s next so I can know for sure whether it’ll be backwards compatible. I’ll get it day one if it is but otherwise I have no problem waiting and getting an OLED instead. I’m just sick of having shitty battery life lol
FluffySlowpokeGalar
If it’s not backwards compatible I am not buying it
thedrewsterr
For the Switch to have immediate success it has to be backwards compatible at launch with the most popular games similar to the PS5.
If they had full backwards compatibility that would be ideal.
If they said nothing is backwards compatible at launch and won’t be… The new console will be a dud until backwards compatibility is fully implemented.
Quixotic_Illusion
I’m hoping for some backward compatibility and OLED instead of LCD. I’m willing to pay the higher price for it also
AnilP228
Wouldn’t surprise me if we start to get more information about dev kit specs in the coming months.
Regarding the LCD quote, I think it makes sense with them to go for LCD at launch because a lot of the audience will use the Switch 2 in docked mode. OLED makes sense for an upgrade option for those that want a better portable experience. Alternatively they have two different SKU’s.
The article suggests that LCD would be preferred to keep costs down, as they are having to spend more money on storage. This makes sense, given that all gamers would benefit from more memory. 128GB would be great.
illerrrrr
Insta buy if backwards compatible
T4hunderb0lt
Launching with an LCD instead of an OLED would be a tremendous disappointment.
IMMARUNNER
If you predict a new console every single year, eventually you will be right 🤷♂️
Every_Scheme4343
Not related with switch 2, but if it does come late 2024 i wonder what they have planned for the first half of the year. As far as we know the peach game doesn’t have a release date yet.
NineTnk
Nintendo Switch 2
– PS4/XB1 level of performance
– OLED 1080p screen portable
– Up to 1440p docked
– Old joy-con is compatible
– Switch backward compatible
– $349.99
Source: I made it tf up
ChubbStuf
Does anyone else think Nintendo could make the same mistake as Wii U with this next console? If it’s too similar to Switch, they could confuse the market.
jjtheblue2
SNS Super Nintendo Switch
JdPhoenix
If they’re really concerned about storage space and cost, just pack-in a 1TB SD card, they’re not expensive anymore, especially wholesale.
dada5714
Dang, we actually went this whole generation with just two themes.
Svenray
Nintendo 65
gaysaucemage
It’ll be pretty disappointing if it comes with an LCD screen instead of OLED. I’d be willing to pay more for a better screen.
I mostly play Switch docked but the OLED model was a pretty nice upgrade for portable. Assumed the next generation system would have OLED at least for the standard model. If they introduce a budget model with LCD it’d be fine but I wouldn’t want that to be the only model at release.
Turbostrider27
Eurogamer also collaborated on this and supports the launch window
> Eurogamer sources also expect a launch window in the latter half of 2024 for the next Switch console, which will remain playable in a handheld configuration.
My only request is that this thing is backwards compatible with Switch games (both physical and digital) and that they don’t completely start fresh again with the classic online catalog.
TurbulentSpend5778
SwUtch
rode__16
backwards compatibility and i’ll buy day 1
Jaydenel4
Great. Im still rocking a Launch Day Switch.
Successful_Role_8532
Please be backwards compatible .
PracticalSock77
Any chance they’re logical enough to just call it Switch 2?
37 Comments
From article:
> According to multiple people with knowledge of Nintendo’s next-gen console plans, the company is likely to release new hardware during the second half of 2024, to ensure that it has ample stock available on day one and to avoid the kind of shortages seen with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
>
> Although specific details on the console are being kept closely guarded, those VGC spoke to indicated that the next-gen console would be able to be used in portable mode, similar to the Nintendo Switch.
>
> Two sources VGC spoke to suggested that the console could launch with an LCD screen, instead of the more premium OLED, in order to bring down costs, especially considering the increased storage needed for higher fidelity games. The current Switch comes with just 32GB of internal memory, while many current-gen PlayStation and Xbox games are over 100GB.
Good. As someone who’s been a Nintendo fan since the NES , the switch is maybe the best console Nintendo or anyone else ever made. However it’s wayyyy overdue for a replacement.
If Valve can get a niche product with the power of the Steam Deck to only $350, Nintendo surely can with their much larger scale. Very excited to see what a switch 2 would be capable of. If its the same or similar form factor and backwards compatible with switch games I’d be happy.
Would Swirch games be compatible or if we need new game cartridge is probably many people’s question.
Then obviously, is the spec of the new machine.
2024 Q4 is not that far away, they should start sharing information soon I guess? You are not going to release information like 3 months before the launch of a new console.
Man I would hope they don’t launch with an LCD screen. Going back from OLED would suck
Lmao, here we go again….
I was hoping for Spring 2024 but it’s looking more like Holiday 2024 now.
At this point I won’t believe it till I hear from Nintendo themselves..
Also, when they release a new console, if it’s still going to be a hybrid console I hope you can still play switch games on it.
Personally I don’t mind the rumours of it having an LCD screen instead of OLED, as I always just play it in docked anyways.
Wonder what they’ll do with the naming and controllers? Hopefully they add analog triggers.
Lmao well i finally got an oled yesterday so this has to be true gang 🥴 no regerts though, I love it. Been playing metroid prime remaster.
I just hope they avoid a Wii U disaster. Make this thing extremely distinct, in name and function, from the Switch.
Very strange that VGC doesn’t discuss what this console would look like, because fundamentally this console has a very good chance of coming out next year since it could use Nvidia’s Orion Tegra, which is small enough to fit inside a mobile device and fast enough to provide a good boost. Just fundamentally, I feel like 2024 is the right year for a Switch 2.
**HAH**. Next thing you’ll tell me is that Silksong has a real release date.
I’m sooo ready for a day one purchase… if it’s backwards compatible!
I have a V1 switch and I want to upgrade to an OLED but I keep hoping they announce whatever’s next so I can know for sure whether it’ll be backwards compatible. I’ll get it day one if it is but otherwise I have no problem waiting and getting an OLED instead. I’m just sick of having shitty battery life lol
If it’s not backwards compatible I am not buying it
For the Switch to have immediate success it has to be backwards compatible at launch with the most popular games similar to the PS5.
If they had full backwards compatibility that would be ideal.
If they said nothing is backwards compatible at launch and won’t be… The new console will be a dud until backwards compatibility is fully implemented.
I’m hoping for some backward compatibility and OLED instead of LCD. I’m willing to pay the higher price for it also
Wouldn’t surprise me if we start to get more information about dev kit specs in the coming months.
Regarding the LCD quote, I think it makes sense with them to go for LCD at launch because a lot of the audience will use the Switch 2 in docked mode. OLED makes sense for an upgrade option for those that want a better portable experience. Alternatively they have two different SKU’s.
The article suggests that LCD would be preferred to keep costs down, as they are having to spend more money on storage. This makes sense, given that all gamers would benefit from more memory. 128GB would be great.
Insta buy if backwards compatible
Launching with an LCD instead of an OLED would be a tremendous disappointment.
If you predict a new console every single year, eventually you will be right 🤷♂️
Not related with switch 2, but if it does come late 2024 i wonder what they have planned for the first half of the year. As far as we know the peach game doesn’t have a release date yet.
Nintendo Switch 2
– PS4/XB1 level of performance
– OLED 1080p screen portable
– Up to 1440p docked
– Old joy-con is compatible
– Switch backward compatible
– $349.99
Source: I made it tf up
Does anyone else think Nintendo could make the same mistake as Wii U with this next console? If it’s too similar to Switch, they could confuse the market.
SNS Super Nintendo Switch
If they’re really concerned about storage space and cost, just pack-in a 1TB SD card, they’re not expensive anymore, especially wholesale.
Dang, we actually went this whole generation with just two themes.
Nintendo 65
It’ll be pretty disappointing if it comes with an LCD screen instead of OLED. I’d be willing to pay more for a better screen.
I mostly play Switch docked but the OLED model was a pretty nice upgrade for portable. Assumed the next generation system would have OLED at least for the standard model. If they introduce a budget model with LCD it’d be fine but I wouldn’t want that to be the only model at release.
Eurogamer also collaborated on this and supports the launch window
> Eurogamer sources also expect a launch window in the latter half of 2024 for the next Switch console, which will remain playable in a handheld configuration.
https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-switch-successor-reportedly-due-late-2024
The successor to Switch… the Swap.
My only request is that this thing is backwards compatible with Switch games (both physical and digital) and that they don’t completely start fresh again with the classic online catalog.
SwUtch
backwards compatibility and i’ll buy day 1
Great. Im still rocking a Launch Day Switch.
Please be backwards compatible .
Any chance they’re logical enough to just call it Switch 2?