Depends. going 397 to 1400 ( ~ 3,5 multiplier ) isnt automaticly a new generation.

See XB1S to XB1X 1300 -> 6000 ~= 4,6 multiplier

But I can only hope that a hypothetical switch pro would make such a large jump.

Because - even though some say otherwise - a systems specs DO affect the games released on it.

And with such a large boost, and nintendo being fine with midgen refreshs having exclusives (see n3ds) I'd expect a few games to come to the switch

ecosystem which would not, if such a "pro model" wouldnt exist.

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I can neither say yes nor no to the TCs pool because both decisions would imply that I know, when in reality I dont, and this applies to everyone.

Would have been better to phrase it "do you believe that a Switch pro will release"

I'm really hoping all these rumors just ends up being a more powerful dock and Nintendo can just keep cost low by continuing making the OG Switch, and also keep OG Switch owners happy :P

And besides, if its a new model...3 different model in 4 years seems....desperate? But then again times are changing, and maybe since Switch is more of a handheld and similar to mobile devices they'll start making a new model every year? lol jk

I do think we might get some performance uptick (think DSi and New 3DS), but don't expect a big upgrade (even by mid-gen refresh standards). So I voted no. The rumors are that the Switch 2 will only perform around base PS4 level (in docked mode I would think). So something in between the power of that would make the next-gen upgrade not feel too big. And Nintendo is in sore need of a next-gen punch after Wii U to Switch (and GCN to Wii).

Haven't we already gotten a Switch Pro like 3 times now? I seem to recall hearing this rumor every year since the Switch has been released.

Hope not.

I rather they focus on blowing our minds with Switch 2 when it finally comes out 3 or so years from now.

I feel like they'll definitely release something new. I agree that power isn't the best way to go. For me the biggest thing would be battery life, possibly a built in cover of sorts to make it easier to carry around, and, I may be in the minority here, a stylus and a slot for it.

I think the next phase for Nintendo is to really push more into the casual market. Release BOTW2 with the new model to show that there's still something for core gamers, and release a new Nintendogs. Create a new Wii Sports, but take some notes from Ring Fit and Golf Story and expand it into more of an adventure style game with some light RPG elements to keep people engaged.

That's what I'd do anyway.

Most likely COVID and the supply chain disruption messed up any chance of releasing the system this year. I think it likely to happen. There were rumors of two models for a while and the Lite did eventually happen. I don't think it's going to be a replacement or a monumental improvement. I think it's mostly to keep third party ports on the system and Nintendo will update their older games to take advantage of it (better graphics, higher FPS). This generation will likely be longer for them so it helps to have a new model. 

Xb1 had 3 different models in 4 years, PS4 had 3 different models in 3 years. 3ds has 3 different models in 3 and a half years aswell. That’s just the way things work and I really don’t get the wording of “desperate” 

My questions on a Switch Pro, or whatever is equivalent, are:
- How much is it gonna cost? I don't know if enhanced tech (+ the features the Switch already has) would lead to a $300 price point..Not sure what would be Nintendo's mindset with a "Pro." When it came with the OG Switch, Kimishima stated that they were not going to sell the Switch at a loss. How much would a "Pro" cost with enhanced power and a battery that can manage 2-6 hours of gameplay like in BotW?
- Would a "Pro" affect the 61+ million (and counting) users of the OG Switch/Switch Lite? Not sure if exclusive games on a "Pro" would do well. Would be great to see FFVIIR, RE2R, and the like on Switch, but not sure if having them "Pro" only would be a wise decision if it means alienating the ones who have the regular Switch and do not plan to upgrade (especially due to the economic issues we have right now d/t COVID).

It's Nintendo. Likely a small performance boost or a new 3DS boost. A smaller version of the same chip can give a little extra performance and better battery life. Maybe some faster or more ram. Maybe 6-8GB and/or nearly double to the speed to something like 45-50GB per second. Likely the same price at $300 and they phase out the old Switch as they did with 3DS and DS before that. If they give it a name it will be something like New Nintendo Switch. LIkely won't affect anything in terms of what has been sold as it will be the same SOC just smaller. Switch lite prob remains mostly the same as it is now. I don't think we will see exclusive games on the New Switch but games that will take advantage of it's updated hardware to run nicer but will still have to run on older Switch systems, just not as solid.