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WSJ: Nintendo to Launch Two New Switch Models. Premium "Enhanced" Model and Cheaper Portable Model.
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The vents are also in the middle now
I can't confirm this but I thought I read it's 9mm thinner. Would be a tight fit for a heatsink and fan
Huh? What joycon bump? It sits flush with the back of the tablet unit.
And if you're saying the joycon bump is inflating the thickness of the OG Switch to 0.55" then wouldn't that suggest the Lite is a bit thicker?
I could totally see them announce the enhanced Switch just like they did it with the Lite. Announce it out of nowhere sometime in July 2020 and launch it either on september/october and have some spotlight for them before all the hype goes towards PS5/X2 on november. Heck I can see BOTW 2 to be the title to showcase the capabilities of the enhanced Switch too! next year is gonna be pure hype with new hardware from the big 3.
So here's a question. If the enhanced Switch really launches next year, are we expecting it to be early? Or in the holiday season to compete with PS5/Scarlet?
I ask because we have all been assuming it'll use the same more efficient chip as the Lite Switch, and if they are being manufactured together that makes a lot of sense. But if it's really launching over a year later couldn't they have access to much better technology?
That's talking about all of the dimensions.
I ask because we have all been assuming it'll use the same more efficient chip as the Lite Switch, and if they are being manufactured together that makes a lot of sense. But if it's really launching over a year later couldn't they have access to much better technology?
That's talking about all of the dimensions.
Correct. The site doesn't give the actual thick ness of the Lite vs flagship
Ooh, good point about Zelda timing! I'm exciting just thinking about what's going to be happening next year. :)
I believe what skittzo0413 is asking for is another source corroborating or otherwise clarifying the quoted bit from the CNET article.
...yes it does. The joycons add no thickness as far as I'm aware, they only add length. Both the original and Lite are 0.55 inches thick.
What BBQ said. I was asking if the WSJ article made any mention of the Bowser comment reported by CNET. So far we've only seen them report it and nobody else.
Unfortunately, what I bolded was the only thing mentioned about a more powerful Switch. Apparently, Bowser only said Switch Lite is the only new hardware this year. Since this has been rumored for quite some time, I would expect the more powerful one coming in 2020.
So nothing but "source familiar with" and no launch window speculation/rumors?
I'd bite. I don't play Switch portable because it's the most uncomfortable "portable" I've ever played...and I have small hands.I read on other forums that people rather wanted a better grip like this one:
Would this kind of grip been a better choice?
Someone needs to ask Nintendo if lite will get TV play in future. They left the docking pins there. That's an extra step in manufacturing that is unnecessary if you're going to never let it dock. You don't need them for USBC charging.
My guess is they come out with a smaller dock that fits all models in 2020
Do you guys think the Switch Lite still having dock pins is thread worthy? I've never made a thread so idk if I should. Seems like it's more likely that it will support docking at some point than the rumors of a Pro model since we literally have shots of the pins on the unit.
My guess is they come out with a smaller dock that fits all models in 2020
Do you guys think the Switch Lite still having dock pins is thread worthy? I've never made a thread so idk if I should. Seems like it's more likely that it will support docking at some point than the rumors of a Pro model since we literally have shots of the pins on the unit.
Correct. It was just that little section on it not being the level of power as PS4 Pro/XBX, and nothing else could be shared at this time. I will try to keep an eye out for any WSJ updates when more information comes up.
If all 3 models are being manufactured pro isnt a July 2020 release. WSJ who was right about the lite reported this so they either got a wired detail wrong on pro of we don't know everything yet
I think CNET was told what they needed to know. But there's a subset of people who really only want the lite to launch this year so it's confirmation bias
I think CNET was told what they needed to know. But there's a subset of people who really only want the lite to launch this year so it's confirmation bias
Functionally, maybe. But I think it looks ugly and bulky as sin - looks more like a cheap knockoff and less like a Nintendo product.I read on other forums that people rather wanted a better grip like this one:
Would this kind of grip been a better choice?
If the Lite and pro use the same SoC then that's very interesting news.
Pretty sure they do, they arent going to make 2 different tegras for 2 systems
Do someone knows if there is already a topic from this?:
Wonder how that will go with the production for lite and pro...
Wonder how that will go with the production for lite and pro...
You may be right as I don't have a switch or a.ruler on me
My impression there is it included the joycon grip/bumpers that make the switch sit an an angle.
I think any Nintendo products being sold in North America will be manufactured in Vietnam. And any Nintendo products sold elsewhere will be manufactured in China.
Same here, I would like some new comments on the enhanced switch
Insiders could talk about it before the switch lite was announced no reason they can't talk about it now after the lite was announced
It's like everything went silent on the enhanced switch 3 weeks ago
It might be of interest but Julien Chieze said a few months back that the Mini would come this Summer in three colors at launch.
He was the first to say that there will be three colors at launch. So he might have a good source on this.
His source just told him that the enhanced model was indeed coming. It will notably use a Cloud computing solution which will make a lot of AAA games more easily feasible on Switch. He mentionned 20 AAA games currently in the porting process.
Now, it won't be ready for this year but is coming in the following months.
I know some people wanted an update so there it is. Regardless of whether it is true or not, I find this rumor very interesting and it does line up with some Nintendo patent.
He was the first to say that there will be three colors at launch. So he might have a good source on this.
His source just told him that the enhanced model was indeed coming. It will notably use a Cloud computing solution which will make a lot of AAA games more easily feasible on Switch. He mentionned 20 AAA games currently in the porting process.
Now, it won't be ready for this year but is coming in the following months.
I know some people wanted an update so there it is. Regardless of whether it is true or not, I find this rumor very interesting and it does line up with some Nintendo patent.
It's pretty incredible seeing this Lite announcement causing more talk towards the Switch Pro than the Switch Lite itself on social media and forums.
I think the latest they can release the Switch Pro is summer 2020, any later and they go into direct competition with next-gen console launch, which I can't remember the last time Nintendo has done such a thing.
I think the latest they can release the Switch Pro is summer 2020, any later and they go into direct competition with next-gen console launch, which I can't remember the last time Nintendo has done such a thing.
Hard to believe Nintendo will do anything with cloud, only way I see that happening is if they partner with google or microsoft
That's in the future. My point is they would have to shift a lot of production out of China to serve the NA market
Well, a Forbes contributor speculated that Google may try to partner with Nintendo to bring Google Stadia to the Nintendo Switch. But I think it's only speculation and nothing else.
Any word on the weight of the Switch Lite?
Gotta admit, I feel like my New 3DS feels heavier than my Switch, and I wouldn't mind some more additional 'bulk' to the Switch.
Gotta admit, I feel like my New 3DS feels heavier than my Switch, and I wouldn't mind some more additional 'bulk' to the Switch.
It'd make sense to use the same SoC for both the Lite and Pro, especially if the Pro is only a modest upgrade.
She never used the words pro. In fact she said she didn't know anything about the specs or power.
I think the discussion can be continued here https://www.resetera.com/threads/cn...only-new-switch-hardware-this-holiday.128307/
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