Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) discussion thread

CiDeRmAn · 08-06-2021 3:21pm

The release of this hardware update probably predates the actual Switch launch.
Given the disappointment in the chipset being used in the then new console, people were already speculating about the future replacement, particularly in terms of the Nvidia components.
After that, it's been a regular "prediction" that the replacement Switch was on the way, so it's really only ever been a "when" rather than an "if".
But I think we can be pretty sure that new hardware and games will be announced in the coming months, probably sooner.
I think the games that will herald the new console are more tantalizing than the hardware!
Just hoping it's backwards compatible...

Might even have Netflix and Disney+ !

Mr E · 10-06-2021 8:10am

GameStop Is Expecting A Surge Of Customers After Nintendo's E3 Direct

GameStop are doubling their staff next week on the 15th to deal with some sort of demand on the day of Nintendo's Direct. I doubt they'd do that for any software release do chances are that it could be new hardware...

https://www.thegamer.com/gamestop-nintendos-e3-direct-zelda/

CastorTroy · 10-06-2021 11:04am

Zelda shadow drop.

blockfighter · 10-06-2021 2:13pm

CastorTroy wrote: »

Zelda shadow drop.

Great name for a game.

sligeach · 10-06-2021 3:51pm

What about "The Legend of Zelda: A Link between Past Phantom Wind Mask Awakening Breath"?

sligeach · 12-06-2021 4:36pm

Nintendo Switch Pro gets 7nm Nvidia Orin platform with performance on par with GeForce RTX 3050

https://www.worldstockmarket.net/nintendo-switch-pro-gets-7nm-nvidia-orin-platform-with-performance-on-par-with-geforce-rtx-3050/

As ever, mountains of salt at the standby.

12-06-2021 5:05pm

RTX 3050 is a 90 Watt max gpu.

Orin 65 / 70 Watts

Tegra X1 in the switch uses maybe 10 Watts max.

does not compute....

sligeach · 12-06-2021 5:21pm

I see 80 watts max for RTX 3050. The article even says that "the GeForce RTX 3050 is 8nm, and the Orion T239 is 7nm, so its power consumption should be slightly lower." Plus Nintendo underclocks components. I'm sure modifications have been made to keep power consumption low. I haven't seen anyone mention this as an issue elsewhere. I wouldn't know though.

12-06-2021 5:26pm

sligeach wrote: »

I see 80 watts max for RTX 3050. The article even says that "the GeForce RTX 3050 is 8nm, and the Orion T239 is 7nm, so its power consumption should be slightly lower." Plus Nintendo underclocks components. I'm sure modifications have been made to keep power consumption low. I haven't seen anyone mention this as an issue elsewhere. I wouldn't know though.

still doesn't add up, at all.

"slightly lower" wouldn't cut it.

unless Nintendo are going for a sub 1 hour battery life with a huge heat pipe and big fan coming out the arse of it.

the normal current switch has a 16 Watt Hour battery.

that means it (total everything including cpu, gpu and screen) could provide 16 watts for one hour, or 4 hours at 4 watts etc.

12-06-2021 5:26pm

https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-rtx-3050.c3744

90 Watts here

sligeach · 12-06-2021 8:01pm

"There are different TDP variants of Orin, with a 15 W SKU (customized Orin S) offering the best potential option for a Nintendo Switch Pro."

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Alleged-Nintendo-Switch-Pro-customized-SoC-model-number-points-to-a-chip-that-will-destroy-the-Switch-s-Tegra-X1-in-raw-processing-power.545173.0.html

12-06-2021 9:20pm

15 W - now that is eminently possible

remains to be seen how much grunt is left after bringing the power wattage down that much

but I also see comments that the SoC die size is 3 times that of the Tegra X1 which might make it unfeasible.

also some say too expensive

time will tell

Mr E · 16-06-2021 5:25pm

Mr E wrote: »

GameStop Is Expecting A Surge Of Customers After Nintendo's E3 Direct

GameStop are doubling their staff next week on the 15th to deal with some sort of demand on the day of Nintendo's Direct. I doubt they'd do that for any software release do chances are that it could be new hardware...

https://www.thegamer.com/gamestop-nintendos-e3-direct-zelda/

So this didn't age well.

I wonder if it was even a real thing.

CastorTroy · 16-06-2021 5:30pm

Big rush to order Metroid Dread

16-06-2021 6:40pm

I would say that the Tegra Xavier is the favourite to be the SoC in the Switch Pro / 2 / Super / XL / whatever

sligeach · 23-06-2021 2:08pm

What would the games look like on the Switch Pro? | Switch VS Switch Pro | Simulated Comparison

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fwamabl9nPg#

The differences look greater on some games than others and obviously a compressed Youtube video won't show the full impact.

Fysh · 23-06-2021 2:44pm

That video is missing the words "on my imaginary version of the Switch Pro" in the title :P (Also "simulated comparison" is an elegant euphemism for "complete work of fiction")

Star Lord · 23-06-2021 2:56pm

Fysh wrote: »

That video is missing the words "on my imaginary version of the Switch Pro" in the title :P (Also "simulated comparison" is an elegant euphemism for "complete work of fiction")

Seems to me that they've most likely just run the games on an emulator, so you can get the higher res and various filters/effects/anti-aliasing, and then downgraded the quality of the footage for the comparison shots.

recyclops · 06-07-2021 2:09pm

is it a third upgrade of the original or is it more powerful this video doesnt really say much about power but more about screen and stand.

or is this an xbox series s still downgrade on a less powerful pro?

CastorTroy · 06-07-2021 2:18pm

Yeah nothing there to tempt me.

06-07-2021 2:19pm

It's the Switch Pro without the Pro aspect.

quokula · 06-07-2021 2:20pm

If it was more powerful then they would surely have mentioned. Sounds like there is zero difference between this and a regular switch if you're playing connected to a TV.

johnny_ultimate · 06-07-2021 2:21pm

No talk of a performance upgrade makes this an easy skip. A new screen is nice and all, but not 300 quid nice. I’m guessing it has the rumoured 4K upscaling given the rumours were right in other respects, but Nintendo doesn’t seem to think it’s even worth mentioning if so :pac:

Edit: nope, no 4K. *Very* easy skip.

https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/1412400798282174467?s=21

CastorTroy · 06-07-2021 2:33pm

Probably phase out the old model so they can be sure everyone pays the new price.
New screen, better sound, 64GB storage and Ethernet connection

Mr.Saturn · 06-07-2021 2:37pm

Well, I can see why Nintendo weren't keen to fan the flames of expectations.

super_furry · 06-07-2021 3:02pm

The screen size was never an issue for me, the lack of performance was. Without any power bump it's a hard pass for me.

I don't think it even has Bluetooth. The fecking Vita has that.

Doodah7 · 06-07-2021 3:12pm

CastorTroy wrote: »

Probably phase out the old model so they can be sure everyone pays the new price.

No. At the end of the video you can clearly see the current version and the Switch light alongside the new OLED one.

CastorTroy · 06-07-2021 3:17pm

Doodah7 wrote: »

No. At the end of the video you can clearly see the current version and the Switch light alongside the new OLED one.

I mean you'll be able to buy both for a while but likely stop production on the older model. Maybe not and it'll be a cheaper option

Tom Mann Centuria · 06-07-2021 3:20pm

Won't be bothering with this I don't think, as I said way back when, at start of the thread, not worth it for a better screen (no mention of improved battery life I don't think either)

Edi: although that super wide kick stand was probably what everyone was waiting for....

druss · 06-07-2021 3:22pm

If I can avail of a trade in for my day-one Switch, then I might upgrade. Otherwise it's a pass from me as well.

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