Laura Kate Dale: Nintendo Switch Dock Increases Performance, Not Via Extra Hardware

[GhaudePhaede010]

Miyamotoo said:

mutantsushi said:

Honestly, there is little functional difference between having a 2nd fan in dock, and running the same fan at higher speed.
In fact, the portable unit could have a built in fan, but not actually use it in mobile mode.  Or have 2 fans, but only use 1.
( to save power, and for noise reasons when it is being held a foot from your face, vs. in a dock 6 feet away from you)

Just suggesting a way the two leaks/rumors are more compatable than they seem at first.

IMO this could be a case, one fan inside Switch and one inside dock and both work only in dock mode, or just one fan in dock mode.

 

GhaudePhaede010 said:

If it were to give a boost to the resolution of the console, would that not be considered a, "main function" to you and Nintendo?

That would be an unheard of feature (comparing it to laptops which do not boost resolution when you plug it into a power source is not parallel) in video gaming or even electronics, after all.

Nintendo did said they have to talk about more functions/possibilities of Switch they didn't show in 1st trailer. Point of 1st Switch trailer was just a concept, they didn't show any technical staffs or details.

 

GhaudePhaede010 said:

I am doubtful because there are two sources (one being Nintendo) that basically confirm the opposite of this while one source is saying something that does not seem to fall into line or make sense.

I want it but I am not irrational. I like to think things through and comment with some form of integrity instead of blind, hopeful, fandom.

If the power can be used to boost the graphics, that would most definitely be a game changer and main function of the docking station. Again, it could be true, but if you cannot understand why I am hesitant to believe this, you are just ignoring anything out there that contradicts your beliefs for no reason. I am not saying you are incorrect, I am not saying Laura is incorrect, and I am not saying Foxxcon employee is correct (but I bet if what he said and what Laura said lined up, you would use him as a source to back up your belief), I am saying my opinion is logical and reasoned and I hope you respect that. It should not be a wonder, it should make sense that I am hopeful, but given ALL the rumored information, I am doubtful.

That Reddit source isn't reliable at all because said 1080p Switch screen. And what other source (Nintendo) exactly said? Not to mention that so far Laura Kate Dale NX/Switch rumours are almost 100% accurate.

This is not at all blind hopefully, this is very realistic and expectable scenario, and something like this was hinted all the time.

I already addressed what you are talking about with the Reddit post. He said, "it looks like" which means he is speculating. Now, the hand held could be 1080p and then the home docked version would be the same... or, the Reddit user's guess was wrong but it does not affect credibility as he never confirmed the screen was 1080p in the first place. As was mentioned, Nintendo said the main function of the dock is to give video out; the Reddit poster seems to have confirmed that sentiment. If the dock provided a graphical boost, that would most definitely be a main feature, no?

I am not accusing anyone of blind hope and I am not saying it is impossible. I said I doubt it and gave valid reasons for my doubt. As I said, I am not saying anyone is incorrect because these are rumors. But if I had to hedge my bet using all the information gathered, I am betting against Laura right now because Nintendo has not even alluded to this being a possibility and the Foxconn worker being very clear and descriptive (as well as being IP tracked back to Foxconn). Either way, I'm buying switch day 1.