Everything we know (and still don’t know) about the Switch ‘Pro’ console.
Details of the Switch Pro, the name many Nintendo fans give to the new Switch console, have begun to emerge.
Thanks to a Bloomberg article and a previous report from Eurogamer, we now know several key features of the Switch Pro ahead of a reveal from Nintendo itself.
With the console soon to enter production and a Switch Pro release window planned for 2021, we’ll likely hear an official announcement sooner rather than later, but until then, here’s everything we know (and don’t know) about Switch Pro. so far.
UPDATE (September 30, 2021): Although Nintendo confirmed a Switch OLED, which is essentially the Switch launch model but with a larger 7-inch screen, 64GB internal memory, an adjustable wide stand, a new dock with wired LAN and improved built-in speakers, and not the much-rumored 4K model, Bloomberg has reported that 11 companies had “tools” from Nintendo to create 4K Switch games. Nintendo quickly denied this, saying that “this report is not true” and that it “has no plans for any new models” other than OLED:
We also want to reaffirm that, as we announced in July, we have no plans for any new models other than the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, which will launch on October 8, 2021. (2/2)
— 任天堂株式会社（企業広報・IR） (@NintendoCoLtd) September 30, 2021
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So what is going on? 11 sources is pretty definitive, but it goes against Nintendo’s claims in their official statement. Our guess is a 4K Switch was in development at some point (as the Bloomberg report says, with “component shortages” being the reason for the change) but it’s no longer in the cards, which technically makes Nintendo correct at the time of the report. It’s looking increasingly unlikely that we’ll get a 4K Switch at this point, although it’s possible that such technology, as mentioned on this page, will now only happen with a full-fledged Switch 2.
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Switch Pro features, including screen size and spec difference, explained
Let’s review the great details of the Bloomberg report, which reveals the characteristics of the new Nintendo Switch console, named Switch Pro:
- A larger 7-inch, 720p resolution OLED screen, offering greater contrast than the current model, and a considerable increase in size, from the 6.2 inches of the standard Switch model and the 5.5 inches of the Switch Lite. The report adds that, assuming the system size remains the same, we can also expect a thinner bezel (the area between the screen and the edge of the system) as a result.
The size difference between the current Switch (6.2-inch screen) and the Switch Lite (5.5-inch screen), as shown on Nintendo’s official site. The Switch Pro will reportedly increase the screen size to 7 inches.
- 4K images in TV mode, compared to 1080p output when docked. According to another Bloomberg report from late March, this will be done through Nvidia’s Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) technology, which upscales images to higher resolutions without needing the specifications required to do so natively.
- An increase in mid-generation specifications, positioning a jump in system performance in line with the New 3DS and the original 3DS rather than a full-fledged new generation of consoles, according to Eurogamer’s Tom Phillips.
The screen improvements should be a big draw for the system, especially for those who prefer to play in handheld mode, with an OLED display in particular offering improvements in battery life and color contrast over what’s available. features on existing Switch systems.
As for an increase in screen size without a resolution increase in laptop mode, there’s no need to worry: the difference will likely be imperceptible and maintaining performance at the same resolution will help maintain battery life , as VentureBeat’s Jeff Grubb says. is discussed below, and we’ll likely see the Switch Pro’s (modest) increased specs put to better use elsewhere:
I beg you. Before giving your Switch Pro shots. Look at the 720p pixel density at 7 inches. It has 209 pixels per inch, which is equivalent to a Retina display if you hold it 16 inches from your face, which is almost certainly the case if you’re an adult. pic.twitter.com/Cy2fV3663o
—Grubb (@JeffGrubb) March 4, 2021
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Switch Pro release plans reported: When will the new Switch launch?
There’s still no official word on Nintendo’s Switch Pro, not even confirmation that the Switch Pro will actually be what it’s called. But according to the Bloomberg report, we can expect it at the end of this year.
The ‘Switch Pro’ will join two other existing Switch models: the Switch (launched in March 2017) and the Switch Lite (launched in September 2019).
Screens for the new Switch console, made by Samsung, will go into production in June ahead of a launch “in time for the holidays,” meaning Nintendo is aiming for a late 2021 launch.
Of course, things could fail, especially since the pandemic has affected console and hardware supply lines for all manufacturers, so don’t see this launch window written in stone.
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What we don’t know about Switch Pro so far
The above is everything we know about the Switch Pro from reliable reports. Of course, there’s been renewed interest in the next Switch model now that the PS5 and Xbox Series official Nintendo news. arrives, take what you read with a pinch of salt.
Until then, here’s a selection of things we don’t know about the Switch Pro so far:
- Exact spec difference between the current Switch and the Switch Pro: At this point, it’s unknown how much more powerful the Switch Pro will be. Although the Bloomberg article says that Nintendo “aims to push the Switch ahead of the Xbox and PS5” with the console update, do not interpret this as offering similar specifications; Nintendo stopped competing head-to-head with hardware since the Wii. Eurogamer’s own reporting suggests a more modest spec bump (think of it as a mid-generation upgrade as seen with the New Nintendo 3DS) that offered additional features like faster loading and smoother performance in some titles, which is something the Switch Pro could also offer. That said, it’s possible that the Switch Pro’s improved specs will primarily go towards new 4K upscaling capabilities when docked to a TV.
The Switch Pro will reportedly be a mid-gen hardware upgrade similar to the New 3DS (pictured).
- Backwards compatibility with existing Switch hardware and software – regardless of whether it’s a mid-generation upgrade (just like it was from 3DS to New 3DS) or a completely new system (like with DS and 3DS) , it will almost certainly have full compatibility with existing Switch games. Full compatibility of the hardware with existing peripherals, especially with the larger screen, is unknown, but it is possible that if the only impact the increase has is a smaller bezel, then the hardware itself could be the same size, which which would allow Joy-Cons and other peripherals available. Keep online.
- Switch Pro Exclusive Games: While the specs will almost certainly be geared toward 4K upscaling technology, it’s also possible to benefit current and future games to perform better. It’s unknown if some games will only run on the Switch Pro, but it’s a concept not unknown to Nintendo; After all, there were several New 3DS exclusives that couldn’t run on a standard 3DS, such as Xenoblade Chronicles 3D.
It’s possible, though not yet confirmed, that the Switch Pro will be compatible with all existing Switch hardware and software.
- Switch Pro Price: Again, until an official announcement comes, the price is up in the air, but we can expect it to sell at a similar price to the current Switch, which makes sense as it continues to sell like hot cakes.
- The Switch Pro name: Even though everyone is calling it the Switch Pro (likely after the PS4 Pro, a similar mid-gen console upgrade that introduced 4K capability), Nintendo has yet to officially name the system. Security researcher Mike Heskin has explained how the Switch’s firmware references ‘Classroom’ as the model’s internal codename, although this won’t be definitive, in the same way that the Switch Lite was originally called ‘Hoag’. It’s possible it will take on a name similar to previous hardware upgrades, like New Switch, or our dream naming scheme from the 16-bit era, Super Switch. We can only wait.
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