[Ziguo Broadcasting] Recently, it was reported that Nintendo will launch new Switch hardware early next year. The new Switch will go into production later this year and is scheduled to start in the first quarter of 2021. It is reported that the new Switch model will have upgraded "interactivity" and improved display quality, which will be the first Nvidia-based Tegra X1 system-on-chip released more than five years ago.
In the past year, many media reports claimed that in addition to the flagship console and Switch Lite, Nintendo is also planning a third Switch mode. "The Wall Street Journal" also claimed that Nintendo plans to make more powerful modifications to the Nintendo Switch hardware in 2019 to "enhance features for avid gamers."
According to reports, the April Nintendo Switch firmware update references a new unannounced hardware model. According to the engineer, the Ver 10.0.0 firmware of the console refers to the new "nx-abcd" hardware model. The software has already referenced the startup model Switch, Switch Lite and the code name updated in 2019, which will have a longer battery life.
In the three months ended June 30, 550 Nintendo Switches were sold, an increase of more than 160% over the same period last year.
analysts believe that the life cycle of Nintendo Switch may exceed its expected life span, during which time it will exceed Wii’s 102.63 million unit sales. Since its launch in March 2017, the Switch has sold approximately 61 million units as of June 30, 2020.
Earlier this year, Japan-based Kantan Games analyst Dr. Serkan Toto predicted in an article on GI.biz that the upgraded "Switch Pro" will be launched in the near future. In addition to
, he also guessed that the price of the new game console is about 399 US dollars (about 2757 yuan). The hardware is expected to be upgraded to 4K support, a larger cartridge size, and of course enhanced components, and it may be released with a stronger game lineup.
It is reported that many major electronics manufacturers in Taiwan, including Macronix, PixArt, and Weltrend, have joined Nintendo’s production supplier supply chain.
The new Nintendo Switch machine is mainly to enhance the interactivity and image quality. It is reported that an enhanced version may be launched on the basis of the existing console, named Switch Pro or Switch Plus, specifically Hardware enhancements such as 64GB SSD and 4K resolution enhance the actual operating experience.
discovered by digging the code that the new Switch may support a second screen, instantly reminiscent of the classic handheld NDS. However, judging from the development trend of gaming devices, the second screen may also be connected to a peripheral screen to obtain a better audio-visual experience.
previously said that there will be no Switch hardware upgrades this year. From this point of view, the new Switch will not be able to meet with players until at least next year. From the perspective of market competition, the next-generation consoles of Sony and Microsoft are ready to come out, and Nintendo's strategy of late-competition should also be used soon.
