Switch's successor?

[Shiken]

There will be a Switch 2, which will be handled in the same way as the "NEW" 3DS.  The Switch 1 will still get games that it can handle, but there will be some games that are focused on more powerful hardware that only the Switch 2 can handle (similar to Xenoblade 3DS).  Also games released on both the Switch 1,2 (see what I did there) will run smoother on the Switch 2, similar to Hyrule Warriors Legends on 3DS.

 

This will allow for 3rd party games to be available on the Switch 2 in all instances to keep up with new Sony and MS hardware, while also not shafting Switch 1 owners.  Nintendo has found a place in the market via Hybrids, to abandon it for yet another 4k system would be foolish.  What they need it to make sure they can continue providing current gen games on the go at 1080p docked (Switch 2 of course) to remain relevant.

 

However IF they wanted to provide a 4k option, you would need the Switch 2 and dock with a supplemental GPU.  It would need to be the Switch 2 though, because Switch 1 just is not doing 4k, period.  They could market it in 2 skus.  One with a base dock, and one with thw upgraded 4k dock at a higher price.

 

This is not only what I feel is best for Nintendo, but also what I feel they will do.  4K is an afterthought for them, there are already many ways to get it.  Keeping the Switch line capable of running games at home or on the go however is where they can make a huge and successful mark, and where they will find the most growth as a whole.

 

It would not suprise me if Nvidia is working on  a Switch 2 chipset as we speak.