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What would a Switch Pro be?

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Wyrdness on 22 March 2019
CaptainExplosion said:

We've been talking a lot about a possible Switch Pro for a while, but here's a big question:

Would it be a brand new system on it's own, or just an upgraded Switch? Probably the latter, so we don't have another Wii U situation.

Only way I can see it happening is if it's a GB to GBC approach where the pro version takes the role of being a successor.



Louie on 22 March 2019

If there's a Switch Pro at all it will be a version of the console that plays the current "docked mode" on the go. Nintendo likes to release more powerful version of handhelds after around 4 years. But it's not going to get exclusive titles (well, maybe on or two so people have a reason to buy it) and it won't be a big step up from the current Switch.



V-r0cK on 22 March 2019
RolStoppable said:
V-r0cK said:
My question is what's everyone's idea of a Switch Pro? Im sure the idea of it being more powerful is a given but like...is it suppose to play 4K when docked? any resolution change? Nintendo providing a higher resolution screen? What would the benefit be of a Switch Pro?

I already enjoy what the Switch does for what it is so I personally dont know what I'd want in a Switch Pro :/

The usual idea that people have when they speculate about a Switch Pro is that its purpose is to get AAA third party publishers to port their games to Switch.

The immediate flaw is that third parties do not exclusively develop for a certain version of a console, so a Switch Pro is essentially pointless.

loll then ya no point about having a Switch Pro then.  I'm content with how it is now.



dharh on 22 March 2019

Switch Pro? LoL

New Switch. More likely.



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AJNShelton on 22 March 2019
Amnesia said:
Mar1217 said:

Games native to next gen will take time though. It usually takes at least 3 years to be at that point. I'd say it'll be possible for the Switch to get games during the first 2 years of the PS5/XboxTwo.

I believe that it is already not possible anymore to have port from 2018+.

I am impatient to see how will render DOOM...

What about Mortal Kombat 11 Switch version ?



GoOnKid on 22 March 2019

There is no need for a Switch Pro.



Darwinianevolution on 22 March 2019

I hope we don't get a Switch Pro. Better to wait to launch a whole different console with a considerable jump in power than just small incremental upgrades. I'm not a fan of buying hardware every two-three years.



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Nuvendil on 22 March 2019
V-r0cK said:
RolStoppable said:

The usual idea that people have when they speculate about a Switch Pro is that its purpose is to get AAA third party publishers to port their games to Switch.

The immediate flaw is that third parties do not exclusively develop for a certain version of a console, so a Switch Pro is essentially pointless.

loll then ya no point about having a Switch Pro then.  I'm content with how it is now.

It would hardly be pointless. Even if b9th consoles get the same library, a Switch with a moderate upgrade - using the X2 at higher clocks, for example - would still provide the same benefits a PS4 Pro does: improved visuals and/or image quality, better framerates, etc.  Not unlike the New 3DS.  Also, Nintendo's own games would benefit, especially with them taking a shine to adaptive res.  Splatoon 2 could probably just lock in 1080p instead of scaling down and possibly support the same AA solution in game as it has in the hub.  Super Mario Odyssey could similarly benefit by locking in its900p res. Doom and Wolfenstein 2 would definitely benefit greatly as they use adaptive res very agressively.  In fact, ever game using adaptive res would benefit without even a need for patching.  

Games would look better and run better and with the more efficient X2, battery life could increase as well.  

The concept is hardly pointless.  It's not about bringing in more 3rd parties but about making the Switch experience better.  And from a marketing perspective, keeping the system more relevant as the next generation begins.  When it comes to that, it's not just about pure direct competition, it's also about mind share and general attention.  A Switch Pro would help keep the Switch at the fore front of the general audience's minds.



DonFerrari on 22 March 2019
CaptainExplosion said:
DonFerrari said:
Switch Pro isn't necessary. When it is 5 year old then a replacement for Switch is better.

As long as it doesn't have the same terrible naming convention of the Wii to Wii U transition.

For me Wii to WiiU is equivalent to NES to SNES and that didn't cause issues.



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Amnesia on 22 March 2019
SKMBlake said:
Amnesia said:

I believe that it is already not possible anymore to have port from 2018+.

I am impatient to see how will render DOOM...

What about Mortal Kombat 11 Switch version ?

Yes I was thinking about this one too when I was writing to you.

And that's all. New coming games to conclude the generation of the PS4 and XBOX1 are already too far beyond the Switch. So there must be something coming around 2021 max from Nintendo on hardware side, a new Nintendo console stronger or something else.