Soundwave said:
He did get most of that right. In 2018 he said a new Switch model would be coming next year (correct). In early 2019 he said there would be two new Switch models later that year which was correct also (Mariko and Lite). In 2021 he said there would be a new Switch model which would replace the old model, which likely will be true in the long run (OLED model will probably phase out the old Switch). It looks like what he mixed up was being told be supply chain leakers that Nintendo had a new OLED 7 inch display (correct) and being told by devs that they had 4K DLSS dev kit hardware from Nintendo, and him assuming these two things were the same model. Which is an easy mistake to make. |
Back in Oct 2018 he highlights that the upgrade could be an energy efficient display, but covers his bases by stating "Nintendo is still debating what new hardware and software features to include in the upgrade and weighing the cost of the features."
https://connect.gocollect.com/discussion/184246/wsj-nintendo-plans-new-version-of-switch-for-2019
In Mar 2019 he mentions the two models, and here is when the Pro is born, "One version will have enhanced features targeted at avid videogamers, although it won’t be as powerful as Sony Corp.’s PlayStation 4 Pro or Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox One X, according to parts suppliers and software developers for Nintendo who have access to a prototype of the machine."
https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/b57lw5/nintendo_to_launch_two_new_switch_models
As you mention, there could be mixed up between his sources, or just a natural evolution of a device with current technology.
