daveonezero
Banned
Dang was about to pull the trigger and see this.
That's a 3rd party dealio. tablet plus bezels plus controller on the outside of it.
That alienware prototype is an 8" screen. Nice. I like how Alienware says it's the first of its kind ...even though it's a Switch clone. I'm sure if it isn't ever comes out it would be $800. Also sure it would fail. What pcgamer uses controllers? Who wants to mess with Windows on that thing? What pcgamer can afford a pc and an expensive handheld? What pcgamer wants to play m/k users with a controller?
The reason Nintendo succeeded is because they did the entire thing in-house. Software and hardware plus of course they have the 1st party stuff. Plus they keep the price down.
The reason Nintendo succeeded is because they did the entire thing in-house. Software and hardware plus of course they have the 1st party stuff. Plus they keep the price down.
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HaveButOneLife
Banned
I like how it's made, I like all of the different ways you can play games on it, and I love how compact it is. Yeah I've had several issues with it (3 of my Joy Con sticks are broken), but whether it's hardware (well, except for power even though first party looks great) or software... it's one of the best consoles out right now.
DerFuggler
Member
I'd buy it. I'd buy it so hard, so fast...
I dunno, bringing out another console within a year of revising the original and releasing the Lite doesn't make sense. The spec bump won't be that much with what's out there for a reasonable price. You're talking a premium body, premium 1080p screen and power bump. Nintendo doesn't take cuts on console prices.
Didn't they release a 2ds about a year after they released the 3ds xl?
Constant Flux
Member
If they have bigger IGZO screens running in either 1080p or 4K and they are compatible with the existing library (which is a lock) then I am fucking in. I love my Lite, but a much better screen and graphics would make me into a Nintendo fanboy pretty quick.
TLZ
Banned
First rumor tells me it's definitely a 3rd Switch model.
The magnesium alloy part tells me its not a portable.
Also, why would you have 3 portables on the market? The lite I understand, but having a 3rd model that's a portable too doesn't make sense. What else can it add?
That's of course if what Digitimes is saying is true.
Constant Flux
Member
I don't see Nintendo making a home-only Switch console. Just don't see it at all. The IGZO rumor that's been going around for so long should certainly point to a Switch XL/Switch Pro.
TLZ
Banned
What does a screen have to do with better internals though? They can simply use the screens on the same Switch.
What advances does Nvidia have now in hardware that could be used in a portable? We haven't heard or seen anything no? So why would we expect a more powerful portable if the hardware doesn't exist? The rumor speaks of a more powerful cpu. What is it?
Makoto-Yuki
Banned
If it's a most powerful hybrid then I'm in.
Business
Member
Call it Switch Pro or Switch 2, it should be the same. I think at this point the market expects machines that are compatible with the current software, no more clean breaks like in previous generations, even if you are Nintendo.
Bakkus
Member
Would be optimal, since that's the only way I play it. Using the joycons as controller is an insult.
Pimpbaa
Member
That's what the Switch Pro Controller is for, well...unless you need something with a good d-pad.
Bakkus
Member
Yep, that's what I use docked. It would be very awkward to use the pro controller in handheld mode.
TindalosPup
Member
New Switch 2 Nintendo Boogaloo?
Can't say whether or not I'm excited yet, I need more info, but I have been thinking of purchasing, maybe, two more (not lites, I wanna get Ring Fit Adventure eventually). One would be a gift and the maybe second one would be a new one for me. Then I can ditch my original to get the younger siblings to back off asking to play while I am actively playing
Can't say whether or not I'm excited yet, I need more info, but I have been thinking of purchasing, maybe, two more (not lites, I wanna get Ring Fit Adventure eventually). One would be a gift and the maybe second one would be a new one for me. Then I can ditch my original to get the younger siblings to back off asking to play while I am actively playing
Mecha Meow
Member
I would totally buy a souped up, non-portable Switch to compliment my launch model.
I would also replace my launch model with a souped up portable hybrid Switch.
I would also replace my launch model with a souped up portable hybrid Switch.
splattered
Member
You guys are looking at this all wrong... Nintendo is actually finally giving me what I've been asking for since launch which is a better dock with a disc drive that can play wii and Wii-u games. DOCK-PRO woo hoo! Only for the enthusiasts that want BC and better performance when docked in tv mode. 
V4skunk
Banned
It isn't getting a 4k screen, no chance. I wouldn't be surprised if they even went sub 1080p.If they have bigger IGZO screens running in either 1080p or 4K and they are compatible with the existing library (which is a lock) then I am fucking in. I love my Lite, but a much better screen and graphics would make me into a Nintendo fanboy pretty quick.
ultrazilla
Gold Member
hououinkyouma00
Member
I'm curious as to what will happen.
If they release a non-portable Pro version I would most likely bite. Hell I might get rid of my current switch to buy both a Lite and a Pro if that is the case. There's a possibility I would bite on a upgraded model either way.
A more powerful Pro home console model complimented buy the Lite (IMO a much better handheld) would be kino for me.
If they release a non-portable Pro version I would most likely bite. Hell I might get rid of my current switch to buy both a Lite and a Pro if that is the case. There's a possibility I would bite on a upgraded model either way.
A more powerful Pro home console model complimented buy the Lite (IMO a much better handheld) would be kino for me.
Zannegan
Member
I know we're just talking about a rumor here, so I'm not trying to be dogmatic or combative (at the end of the day, it'll be or it won't) but wouldn't magnesium alloy indicate that it *is* portable? I thought the point of magnesuim was to give you a thin, light case that didn't flex as much as plastic. For a console, youbmay as well go with plastic or a more affordable metal.
If the magnesium thing is true, then I'm worried we'll get a hefty price bump with only a tiny increase to specs, like $399 and a less than 100% increase in any area. But hey, at least it'll feel premium. =/