Nintendo is preparing to release the second generation of its legendary Switch console by March 2025, which will increase the competition in the gaming device market.
New Switch
Presentation of the successor
The Japanese giant of the video game industry Nintendo has officially confirmed that it will show the next iteration of its popular hybrid console Switch in the current fiscal year, which ends at the end of March 2025. Such a statement was made by the company's president, Shuntaro Furukawa.
However, the new product will not be announced at the next Nintendo Direct presentation scheduled for June. The event will focus on the game lineup for the existing Nintendo Switch model in the second half of 2024.
A more powerful processor and a larger screen
As of today, the Nintendo Switch portable console is powered by the Nvidia Tegra X1 chip. According to rumors, the new version is equipped with a special processor from Nvidia, created specifically for this platform. In addition, a number of sources report that the Switch's successor will have a larger 8-inch LCD screen.
High sales
According to the financial report, last year Nintendo sold 15.7 million units of the Switch console, and total sales of the device reached 141 million copies. The company hopes that figure will increase to 154 million devices sold by the end of March 2024.
Competition is growing
At the same time, competition is intensifying in the game console market. Last year, Sony's PlayStation 5 was the best-seller in the US both in terms of units sold and revenue. In addition, Microsoft announced four exclusive video games for Xbox that will also be released on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer hinted at a new console that could be "the biggest technical leap ever."
Glossary
- Nintendo is one of the leading companies developing video games and manufacturers of game consoles from Japan.
- Switch is a hybrid game console from Nintendo that can work as both a stationary and a portable device.
- Nvidia is an American company that specializes in the development of graphics processors and visualization technologies.
- PlayStation 5 is a home game console of the ninth generation from Sony.
- Microsoft is an American multinational technology company known for the development of software and Xbox game consoles.
Link
- Reuters: Nvidia aims to capture $30 billion specialty chip market with its by a new division
- Bloomberg: The next Nintendo Switch console will have an 8-inch LCD screen
- VGChartz: PS5 is the best-selling console in the US in December, Hogwarts: Legacy is the best-selling game in 2023
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Nintendo has officially announced that the new generation of the popular Switch console will be presented by the end of March 2025. The new console should be a more powerful and modern version of the current Switch model.
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Анна
I was waiting for news about the new Nintendo Switch console! 🎮 I wonder what new features they will introduce. Hopefully there will be a better processor and a brighter display.
Олег
I'm not surprised that Nintendo is preparing to release a new version of the Switch. 🕹️ This console has been a real hit and they should continue to build on the success. I wonder if this model will be compatible with games for the first generation.
Ганс
It's a mess... 🙄 New console again, you have to spend money again. Can't you just update an old Switch via a software update? These new technologies only take money out of our pockets.
Соня
Can't wait for the new Switch! 😍 I hope it will have a more powerful processor for better graphics and performance. What about game streaming capabilities? That would be incredible!
Ганс
Oh, let's talk about that new Switch! 🤬 These trends are ridiculous and useless. I love my old Switch and I'm not going to trade it.
Франческо
I think the new Switch will have a brighter and bigger display. 💻 Maybe they will add virtual reality support as well? It would be a truly unforgettable gameplay experience!
Марія
I wonder if Nintendo will work with other companies to provide more exclusive games for the new Switch? 🎲 This could be a serious competitive advantage over PlayStation and Xbox.
Томек
I hope the new console will have better battery life. 🔋 Nothing can ruin a game faster than your device dying halfway through!