Switch mini v Heat

[Pyro as Bill]

JEMC said:

If you really think Nintendo will use integrated controls, you must be kidding.

I'm not suggesting 'stick-on analog controls'. I'm saying adding controls doesn't add much to the console therefore the joycon setup is only useful for tabletop or as a 'free' 2nd controller. This is a great bundle for some Nintendo fans but there are better.

Now, if heat is of that much concern for you, there are other ways to do it, one being the use of an X2 chipset like shikamaru said.

That doesn't change the fact that 'the smallest possible Switch won't be capable of handling the heat from increased res/fps in docked mode'. HDMI will allow a clone (720p) without added heat. Most consumers will choose this over a model that has better gfx when docked.

But another option could be as simple as going with a thicker console. You see, the actual Switch design doesn' t have much room for a good cooling solution, but with a thicker design airflow would be greatly improved on any mode, plus with the added benefit of giving the user better grip. Now, would it need a new dock? Yes, but that's not really a problem since they will be able to sell it as an accessory.

Thicker =  less portable. I'm only talking about the most portable Switch possible (without reducing gfx).

Besides, as I said, we don't know if they're going to make a smaller design.

It would be the biggest mistake they've ever made to assume that Switch is as portable as traditional Nintendo-HHs. Switch is a great way to try and convince them to play on their TV and it will get some converts but not all of them will make the Switch to 1080p if 720p is good enough.