Are We Getting a Nintendo Switch 2?
Rumors of a successor to the Nintendo Switch have been circulating, and fans are eagerly awaiting the release of a new console. While Nintendo has not made any official announcements, there have been discussions about Nintendo Switch 2 models being played by developers.
Improved JoyCon and Next-Gen Console
One of the main areas fans want to see improvements on the next Nintendo console is the JoyCon. According to reports, demo kits of the next generation Nintendo console were shown to developers at 2023’s Gamescom. If this is true, we could see the release of the next Nintendo console as early as this year.
Insights from Industry Analysts
GameIndustry.biz spoke to several industry analysts to get their predictions for 2024. One interesting comment came from Dr. Serkan Toto, who claimed that the Nintendo Switch Pro was in development but has since been scrapped. According to Toto, a "Pro" model did exist, and certain developers were already working with the dev kit.
Next Generation Console: Nintendo's Most Expensive Yet?
Dr. Serkan Toto predicts that Nintendo will skip the Switch Pro and move straight to the next generation console, which could be the most expensive yet. He believes that the next console will be priced at $400, with a possibility of games costing more at $70. While Nintendo may add some improvements to the device, it is expected to be similar to the current Switch.
Nintendo has been reluctant to match the $70 price point set by PlayStation and Xbox for games, and the most expensive Switch game currently retails for $60. However, with the potential release of a new console, it remains to be seen if Nintendo will adjust its pricing strategy.
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