Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) discussion thread

CiDeRmAn

Might as well give this upcoming device a thread of it's own!
https://www.techradar.com/news/nintendo-switch-2

Tom Mann Centuria

If it's just an improved screen and battery I don't think I can justify spending more money. I'd probably just wait for Switch 2.

Tom Mann Centuria

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

If it's just an improved screen and battery I don't think I can justify spending more money. I'd probably just wait for Switch 2.

definitely will be more than just a screen improvement

there will be cpu and gpu uplift for sure (how significant is the question) and with DLSS capability (which could add the most benefit really but existing games won't have it). this has been signposted by the messages from Nintendo to developers to prepare for higher resolutions.

for new games that will come with DLSS there will be a very big difference in framerate and resolution

surely an opportunity to fix the obvious design flaws / bad components of the current joycons also

TitianGerm

I'll be waiting to see how much GameStop offer in their trade up offer that they'll invariably run.

If it costs less than €200 to upgrade then I'm in.

Ryath

Hopefully it's like last time that you can upgrade for €30! I'd imagine the new one is going to launch at higher price point though, probably more like €400.

CastorTroy

People are assuming we won't hear anything before Tuesday due to holiday in the States tomorrow

CiDeRmAn

CastorTroy wrote: »

People are assuming we won't hear anything before Tuesday due to holiday in the States tomorrow

I'm assuming this will launch with something big and the version for the current Switch will be derided as "A F#cking Port!"

CastorTroy

I see ones saying it'll be hard to get but due to people saying that it will likely lead to scalpers buying

super_furry

Hopefully the shops being back open will help alleviate some of the madness around getting hold of one. Being able to pre-order one and perhaps wait for it if needed in Gamestop or Smyths might beat the online scramble.

Europe will not be getting availability until end of November whereas could launch in other regions before October

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Nintendo-Switch-Pro-specifications-emerge-Europe-to-be-left-waiting-for-the-upgraded-console.541575.0.html

referenced Spanish article in the above one

https://vandal.elespanol.com/noticia/1350744733/nuevos-detalles-exclusivos-de-switch-pro-pantalla-tamano-dock-llegada-a-europa/

Grassey

We need a boards scalper group

CastorTroy

Ah back to the old days. Bring back Shibata!

Red Silurian

I wouldn't trust any rumours at the moment anyway

tbahh

Sounds like it'll probably happen.
I can't see it being part of their E3 stuff, though. So it would make more sense to have it announced before it begins. When launching the Lite version, they made no reference to it at E3 2019 before unveiling it a couple of weeks later in July.
Hoping it gets a simultaneous release worldwide and not what those reports say about a delayed launch in Europe.
I probably would trade my one in if GameStop has a similar offer to the previous one with the 1.1 version.

Gunmonkey

Now this is a "take with a pinch/dump-truck full of salt" stuff but seen this image floating round, with the message "9/6" attached....so possibly an announcement next Wednesday.

Could be a very elaborate fake though, seems a bit shorter than a normal Switch and the joy-cons seem off too.

CastorTroy

If that was a leak the date would likely be American so September 6th. And that logo doesn't make sense

TitianGerm

CastorTroy wrote: »

If that was a leak the date would likely be American so September 6th. And that logo doesn't make sense

The logo on the unit itself? I assume it's a 2 in the middle so Switch 2?

Irish Halo

But the text under it says "Nintendo Switch +" not 2

CastorTroy

Exactly. I assumed it was a 2 as well which didn't match the Switch+.
And did they swap around the cartridge slot and buttons?

Gunmonkey

CastorTroy wrote: »

Exactly. I assumed it was a 2 as well which didn't match the Switch+.
And did they swap around the cartridge slot and buttons?

Again...probably fake. But could be many reasons: more right handed folk so the volume controls being that side is more comfortable to change while playing, right Joy-con has more functionality (IR camera) so they needed a little more space that side so moved the cart slot.

I'm now looking at it compared to the normal Switch and wondering where the cooling vent has gone? Given its meant to be a more powerful yoke I would imagine it gets far hotter.

CastorTroy

It's Nintendo. They don't let small things like the laws of thermodynamics or whatever get in their way

Wolverine359

Am I the only one who thinks it’ll actually be called a Switch XL? I would prefer the Pro name, and it’s “on-trend” as well so would seem likely to make sense calling it that, but the XL name has been the nomenclature Nintendo have used in their last couple of portable hardware generations. (Although I do realise the Switch isn’t portable-only so I could be just talking nonsense.)

wes

It should be called Nintendo Super Switch.

The XL or new naming Nintendo used for the DS and 3DS was honestly stupid and confusing (which means Nintendo will totally use that).

CastorTroy

Saving Switch U for the next console

CiDeRmAn

CastorTroy wrote: »

Saving Switch U for the next console

Star Fox Zero Deluxe a launch-day exclusive!

Gunmonkey

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Star Fox Zero Deluxe a launch-day exclusive!

Can only be controlled using the Ring-Fit ring coupled with part of the Labo kit.

Because you cant have Star Fox now without "WTF are these controls, Nintendo?"

sligeach

That logo is giving 2 middle fingers.

CiDeRmAn

Gunmonkey wrote: »

Can only be controlled using the Ring-Fit ring coupled with part of the Labo kit.

Because you cant have Star Fox now without "WTF are these controls, Nintendo?"

In order to control the robot you must be dressed as the robot!

CastorTroy

With the VR headset so you can have more precise controls, or whatever the idea with the Zero controls was.

CiDeRmAn

CastorTroy wrote: »

With the VR headset so you can have more precise controls, or whatever the idea with the Zero controls was.

I think you got it right,
There was zero controls

RobbingBandit

Grassey wrote: »

We need a boards scalper group

I hereby nominated myself to be archduke scalper when someone assassinates me World War V begins

RobertFoster

RobbingBandit wrote: »

I hereby nominated myself to be archduke scalper when someone assassinates me World War V begins

Damn I missed WW III + IV. I'll have to go through them before WW V.

RobbingBandit

That's the beauty of my death it envelopes III and IV and jumps straight to V

Peter Griffin logic is sound

CastorTroy

Ah, I thought it was some kind of Vampire thing.
Oh well the glitter goes back in the box.

Mr E

Switch Pro listed on a French site for €399.

https://twitter.com/nintendalerts/status/1400025396356292615?s=19

sligeach

Today is supposed to be the day the New Super Nintendo Switch is revealed.

super_furry

Where have the rumours about today come from? Are they reliable?

sligeach

Also, seen this in relation to the above Tweet.

https://twitter.com/KeliosFR/status/1400032176486428675

sligeach

super_furry wrote: »

Where have the rumours about today come from? Are they reliable?

Lots of industry insiders have said the Super Nintendo Switch is on the way, as well as reputable sites like Wccftech and Forbes. It could be into the early hours of Friday for us when it's revealed. It's supposed to be around midnight for the US.

CastorTroy

I guess it's about time they released the Switch Pro. I've had the controller for it for years.

sligeach

One of the reasons why Pro may not be in the title is that PlayStation has used it. The Nintendo Super Switch, or NSS, or SS, would work fine as a name.

TitianGerm

sligeach wrote: »

SS, would work fine as a name.

That one might not be the best option.

sligeach

Skyward Sword is often abbreviated to SS. Or maybe it'll be SNS, even that has meaning. So much does these days. They could change the Switch logo to look more like an "S".

CastorTroy

Thought that was a Bubble Bobble enemy at first. Or a Canadian

Red Silurian

sligeach wrote: »

Skyward Sword is often abbreviated to SS. Or maybe it'll be SNS, even that has meaning. So much does these days. They could change the Switch logo to look more like an "S".

What about the Switch Home Integrated Technology Entertainment System?

Or for short the....

RobertFoster

Surprised no one's suggested this for a name:



https://i.redd.it/lhr1xql6h3271.png

Grassey

Clearly has to be Switch64 to honour the moving from 6.2in diag screen to 6.4in diag as the only upgrade on the 1.1 version.

CastorTroy

This to be released alongside Metroid Prime HD Trilogy and Starfox Grand Prix?

sligeach

RobertFoster wrote: »

Surprised no one's suggested this for a name:



https://i.redd.it/lhr1xql6h3271.png

Ahem.

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=117331910&postcount=2386

sligeach

Red Silurian wrote: »

What about the Switch Home Integrated Technology Entertainment System?

Or for short the....

Something about it doesn't smell right.

RobertFoster

sligeach wrote: »

Ahem.

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=117331910&postcount=2386

Ahem to you too

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057904935