Isn't there the Tegra Xavier chip as well? That one has more than 4x of the X1's memory bandwidth. I imagine that would be a beastly Switch. IIRC that chip hasn't been released yet, tho, so it's quite unrealistic for the Pro to have that SoC as its base.
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WSJ: Nintendo to Launch Two New Switch Models. Premium "Enhanced" Model and Cheaper Portable Model.
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Now that there are two models coming, I can definitely see the cheaper version having no joy cons or dock included.
However, I think it's 100% out of the question that the Pro will be "console-only".
However, I think it's 100% out of the question that the Pro will be "console-only".
I dont see any problem, for instance you can put on box something like "not compatible with few Switch games". So yeah, I disagree that is big problem or big difference with 3DS situation.
Like you wrote its a name, but also its not simple name of concept, its more than that, its a platform, and you will have different kind of revisions that will be all part of Switch platform, same like 2DS is part of 3DS platform.
I dont see any problem with low price Switch offer thats focused on handheld single play, for instance with name Switch Pocket/Mini.
Yes they are optional, few games that require them don't change that (99% of Switch games could be played in handheld mode only), also fact that you have people that only use Switch in handheld mode also proves that.
Also, info saying they are ditching HD vibration for this low price option, on other hand you can't fully play 1-2 Switch without HD Rumble, Super Mario Party has minigames that rely on HD Rumble too.
Most games Nintendo releases for casuals, families and kids make a big use of all Switch functionalities: Labo, Super Mario Party, Pokémon Let's Go. I know the main games this year are Animal Crossing, Mario Maker and Pokémon S/S but there is absolutely no way Nintendo will release a console for kids and families and not use that chance to try sell them games they made for that audience. Also, I'm pretty sure Mario Maker and Animal Crossing will make a big use of local two player co-op with the joy-cons.
Only imagine the scenes when a parent gets this new Switch for casuals alongside Animal Crossing and Labo VR only to later find out they won't be able to play one of the games.
Only imagine the scenes when a parent gets this new Switch for casuals alongside Animal Crossing and Labo VR only to later find out they won't be able to play one of the games.
It'd be interesting if the pro was designed sheerly to cater to 3rd party developers in an effort to expand the catalogue of titles on the switch while Nintendo will still develop titles that will be compatible across all hardware. Very curious about the specs of the Pro
I think there are some games you cant play docked, dont think there are any you cant play undocked. But I think no joycos would be a big deal. No labo? Entore movesets in mario oddysey gone? Local multiplayer hook out the window? Huge mistake
There's also a tegra based chip that comfortably outperforms the Xbox One X in raw power with 8 teraflops of GPU compute https://wccftech.com/nvidia-pascal-gpu-drive-px-2/ not that it has the power draw to fit in a mobile system but it does exist.
Hey mates, it's not something I want, you know?
But if (IF) they're doing away with the HD rumble because of a significant redesign of the Joycons, I guess that's one way they could get rid of the related problems.
I like HD rumble but it's true that there's games on the Switch where I turned off the rumble because it's just obnoxious, like The Mummy Demastered. That shit gets fucking LOUD in quiet rooms when you're playing handheld, and adds nothing to the game.
I actually hope not. I only play my switch docked and the battery issue scares me plus it gets kicked off the shelf ever so often.
Give me something with a traditional power supply and is stable.
I think any system would be in danger if it got frequently kicked off a shelf. In fact that could straight up brick a PS4/Xbox One with their mechanical hard drives.
So your plan is to nuclearize definitively an hw improvement because reasons. It's like to deactivate the 3D in old 3DS hardware because the 2DS is out.
Just Xenoblade 3D, FE Warriors and SNES VC for 1st party iirc. DSi only had DSiWare. GBC actually had quite a bit though: SMB Deluxe, Zelda Oracles, Pokémon Crystal, Wario Land 3, R-Type DX, Pokémon Pinball, DKC, Mario Golf, Mario Tennis, Perfect Dark, Pokémon Puzzle Challenge, Bionic Commando EF, Crystalis, Hamtaro, etc.
I don't see Nintendo themselves doing many Pro-only Switch games but I can see traditional 3rd parties doing it depending on spec.
Honestly, I hope we get some Pro-exclusive titles, at least for third party games. If nothing else, we can finally get games like Devil May Cry 5 & Resident Evil 2 (Remake) on the Switch without a massive compromise in framerate (especially in the case of DMC5).
I don't see Nintendo themselves going too crazy with Pro-exclusive titles (if at all), but at least give third party companies the option, especially with next-gen on the horizon.
I don't see Nintendo themselves going too crazy with Pro-exclusive titles (if at all), but at least give third party companies the option, especially with next-gen on the horizon.
PapaGenos said he was told info about new Switch models too a few days ago. He was told this before WSJ's report. Here's what he heard. Take with huge grain of salt or course.
-Reveal to be at E3 2019
-2 new Switches planned for a Q3 2019- Q4 2019 release
Portable version
-cheaper clamshell joyconless Switch
-focus on single player experience
-dock closer to original 3DS charging cradle and cheaper to produce (dock)
-price around $199.99
Now info on the Enhanced version
-Nintendo Switch Plus or Nintendo Switch Deluxe will replace current Switch
-not 4K capable
-Nvidia Pascal architecture and overall Doc design similar to Tegra X2 SoC. 256 CUDA cores
-larger display panel
-still 720p resolution
-8 GB of RAM
-128 GB of storage
-price aiming for $349.99
-Current Switch to get price cut to atleast $269.99 in Q3 2019
-Reveal to be at E3 2019
-2 new Switches planned for a Q3 2019- Q4 2019 release
Portable version
-cheaper clamshell joyconless Switch
-focus on single player experience
-dock closer to original 3DS charging cradle and cheaper to produce (dock)
-price around $199.99
Now info on the Enhanced version
-Nintendo Switch Plus or Nintendo Switch Deluxe will replace current Switch
-not 4K capable
-Nvidia Pascal architecture and overall Doc design similar to Tegra X2 SoC. 256 CUDA cores
-larger display panel
-still 720p resolution
-8 GB of RAM
-128 GB of storage
-price aiming for $349.99
-Current Switch to get price cut to atleast $269.99 in Q3 2019
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I don't think something like this would happen.
Think about from the perspective of those very third parties:
"Yo this Switch thing proved to be a success, but we can't port our games, because of the specs! What's this, a brand new stronger model? Finally, we can target the Switch userbase of 35+ million uni... oh wait"
Why exactly does a theoretical HD rumbless joycon need it to be patched out of older games to work? Why can't it just.... not HD rumble.
I would bet on that. Both versions would still work the same way as og Switch, but the lite versions has cheaper components and pro will be slightly stronger hardware wise like a 3DS -> New 3DS.
I wonder if there will be exclusive games for the pro version. I doubt any New 3DS only game sold much.
Zero interest in another Switch. I barely even use my main one enough as it is, absolutely no way I'm paying them again for a second console that'll also just gather dust like the first one.
I mean... They have only to patch Odissey, and advertize 1-2 switch as incompatible.
Zero interest eh? Yet here we are taking time to post in this thread :D
This. Nintendo would have a far easier time doing Pro/Non-Pro compatibly than Sony or MS on art style alone.
Release a X2 Pro version that plays everything normally with 1080p patches for games that need it and call it good.
Don't have to worry about higher resolution textures, HDR, etc. Third parties are already used to it.
After playing Zelda on CEMU at 4K on a 4K panel at 60fps it's very difficult to play it on my Switch (let alone my Wii U version).
Zelda is still my GOAT.
This is part where you keep mistaking,
this is most likely low price Switch thats "focused on handheld play" and singleplay experience (so no on local multiplyer), so it's not focused on kids and families,
so this is personal device for people that want only handheld play so you don't need detachable Joy Cons.
You want family play, local multiplayer, more kids playing, sharing Joy Cons...than just by regular Switch, because regular Switch offers all that,
point of low price Switch focused revision is something else and aims at different segment on market.
I'll buy both. I hate taking the switch with me on planes and such. It's just a tad too big. The smaller version will be a blessing.
Outside of travel, I almost exclusively use my switch in dock mode, so the pro will also be a welcome edition.
Outside of travel, I almost exclusively use my switch in dock mode, so the pro will also be a welcome edition.
A traditional rumble can easily accomplish Odyssey's random hidden "hotter/colder" moons. Only 1-2 Switch would really be incompatible.
Options? Also the Swith mini could have an optional dock that you can buy after
If most games could just run at 1080p docked, that would be good enough for me.
You should clean your Switch then and maybe sell it to a person who would actually use it instead of trying to tell everyone subtly how the Switch has no games (which btw doesn't really belong in this thread).
They dont saying that, but what actualy does says and you ignore is this:
"The other version is a cheaper option for casual gamers that Nintendo sees as a successor to its aging hand-held 3DS device".
Yeah, 12GB of RAM with those specs is overkill in any case, best we can hope is 8GB,
but I personally don't see more than 6GB RAM if they are increasing RAM on first place.
Which is expected, but this thread has 70% of us believing the otherwise.
I feel like a clean doubling of the RAM would make lot more sense unless they intend to use the extra 4 of it for multi-tasking which would kind of make sense given the "it's not like a PS4->Pro" comment.........................
Actually you know what that makes a heck of a lot of sense. The Switch Pro is going to add the ability to run software in the background like a voice chat app or lighter software like youtube or maybe a web browser.
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