More leaks; Nintendo Switch to use costum Tegra X2, 1.5Tflops, architecture unveiled

[JEMC]

FunFan said:

JEMC said:

But that standard has to be economically viable.

Not everything about an M.2 drive is at a high prize. Actually, and I know you already know this, the M. 2 designation simply refers to the form factor. The reason why those drives are so expensive has to do with the type of memory tech used. The interface is flexible and can be used in different applications including some lower price ones. Thats because, as wikipedia, explains: "Computer bus interfaces provided through the M.2 connector are PCI Express 3.0 (up to four lanes), Serial ATA 3.0, and USB 3.0".

It obviously accomodates a wide range of options and posibilites. Definitely more flexible than the much older SD card standar.

But SD cartridges and slots are mass produced, and therefore are cheap. What you describe would be made only for Nintendo, and that low production would make it a lot more expensive.

Don't get me wrong, it would be great if Nintendo or anyone else used something like that, but between not having actual need for them right now and the cost it would have, no one will go that route.