No my argument has factored those in fine yours has not properly looked at them in the actual context of their performance, GBC came 9 years after the GB released this is in contrast to your 2021 prediction which is only 4 years into the life of the platform it is in fact a prime example that counters your argument GBC was also handled like a successor it was essentially like a new platform and had its own library the same can't be said for N3DS, PS4p and X1X. Success isn't about a little better performance it's about significant performance X1X giving a little better performance hasn't stopped it getting destroyed it barely made a difference to the point that in the three weeks Switch caught up with X1 it has already been left behind by a full 3m, PS4p didn't make any difference to the market as the PS4 was heavily the market leader to begin with the same result would have happened with out a pro model.

3DS XL is also not a premium model like you're arguing you're going on about a model with increased performance the 3DS XL doesn't do that it's just an aesthetic change the price was even cheaper this doesn't back your argument in anyway the N3DS would be the main model you know why? It's the only model Nintendo made available since 2015 as it cost too much to have numerous variants on the market in other words people have no choice but to buy the N3DS this again counters your own argument you haven't really look up the factors in your argument here.

Read what I posted about the Lite so you understand why it was released it's more than just a cheap version the's a strategic and market based reasoning for its creation.

GBC had an entire library of games that could only run on it so he's right in that sense as the platform was significantly more capable than the normal GB more so than the N3DS to the normal 3DS.

I think that whatever Nintendo does next it would be called Switch <insert something>. It's just became such a popular brand that it would be stupid to get rid of it. Switch is currently on the way to be Nintendo's most popular console after DS.

So, your main argument is all about sales. I think that those people who got so called upgrade consoles and willing to spend money on them will disagree with your point about these consoles being unneeded investments from console maker's side. I think that all those people who upgraded from PS4 to Pro, from Xbox One to X and from 3DS to N3DS are quite happy that they have a choice to buy a better hardware.

As pointed out N3DS variant is the only available model of 3DS so ofcourse it'll be the model of choice this goes against the point he's trying to make on having multiple models on the market also show us how well having a X1X model has impacted its position in the market with the competition go on

Right now those people you and him are on about barely make any difference to the outcome of the market in the long run which is the whole point.

Then I stand corrected on that front.  I thought that GBC games would work on a regular GB, just without the color.  I fact checked it and it is true that a regular GB cannot play GBC games, or at least most of them as there were a few that were designed to work on both.

On that note however, it does show that Nintendo has already done an upgrade similar to what I am predicting...or one cycle anyway.  Kind of makes me feel even stronger about my prediction.

Though this was a long time ago and their actions then cannot for sure translate to how they would handle things now, so at this point only time will tell.

You have to keep in mind GBC was released 9 years after GB first was released that is a different scenario to the pro model one people are touting with Switch unless you're saying Nintendo will do the same with Switch and let it have it's full life before any such model arrives then ok, GBC was handled as a successor as a result and was easier for people to move onto the new model as it was seen as a pseudo successor as the leap was like new gen anyway adding four more years to the GB line before the GBA succeeded it.

Honestly there is no benefit to do small iterations.

Nintendo are on a winner with the switch they should hang out as long as possible before they release a switch 2, Even if its 3-5 more years.

They need to wait for technology to advance far enough where they can somewhat bridge the gap slowly to Sony and Microsoft. They can't keep playing catch up all the time with mini jumps. Only jump to a new system early if a system fails, like the WiiU.

PS5/XBOXXXXX will be what 12TFLOPS each? What benefit is there to release a switch in 2021? If wont even come close to the TFLOPS. PS4 Pro is what 4TFOPS? what could Nintendo possible release in 2021 that would even match that from a portable/docked perspective? It is a waste of time disturbing a eco system that is functioning. 

Well, this kinda shows that you seem to be caring more about companies rather than consumers (gamers). All the so-called upgraded consoles are a benefit to the consumers. You tend to use X1X as an example of "unneeded" SKU. Of course it didn't have a huge impact on overall console sales performance, but I doubt that any person who bought it will say it was "unneeded". The same can be applied even to Switch Lite maybe. The original Switch SKU is still the best selling by a lot even despite being more expensive. So, judging by your logic - Switch Lite was unneeded SKU. Because it didn't really have a huge impact on Nintendo's position on the market. Switch would have been extremely successful even without it. But, Switch Lite still exists, because choices. And yeah, N3DS wasn't the only available model of 3DS when it came out. 2DS was selling alongside it which was basically a core 3DS in a different form factor. Then, they were both simultaneously  replaced by New 2DS - the latest model which is a 3DS-like form factor but without 3D.

No dude it's not caring about companies it's acknowledging that a company has to do what they need to exist first before adhering to the minority on a forum that's how reality works companies aren't out there to fulfill every little daydream someone has they're operating a business with the aim of staying around for as long as possible and you know what that means not taking any unneeded actions that yields little to no return this is why the people you and him are harping on about barely even matter as far as Nintendo is concerned because that approach has no significant benefit for them.

Your Switch lite comment highlights you not only didn't read prior posts as I used it as an example of why the pro model is less likely but don't really understand why it was brought out it's an sku to sell more than one Switch to a household like what portables have done for decades OG Switch is viable for that as it's designed to be a console in the house so the Lite is there to cover that option the Lite actually has a business application to it being around the premium model you and some others are touting doesn't it's far deeper than being a choice like you think. This is why the Lite has had an impact and the likes of X1X didn't the former has fundamental reasoning for its creation the latter didn't and is just a choice for a select group of people who have little to no impact in the grand scheme of things, the difference this makes is that the choice doesn't give people a reason to buy it while the former does i.e have an extra NS in the house for the kids or partner to play for themselves.

To put it simply for anyone when you speculate what a company should do you have to look at it from the company's perspective because that tells you more about whether it makes sense for a company to do a said action.

Exactly.

2021 will probably just see a premium Switch for people who want the best Switch experience and don't mind still buying a full priced Switch years after its launch. OG Switch will be discounted and Lite will be cheap for portable-only players. Then probably in 2023 Nintendo should be able to release a Switch 2 that is a significant upgrade that can at the very least run Pro/X games without a problem.