If you’re curious in the rumoured Nintendo Switch Pro, here’s what we know so far.
The Nintendo Switch Pro is really just a rumour or a dream at this point in time. The reason behind this is because Nintendo has said that there will be no Switch Pro.
However, we believe that the present Nintendo Switch technology is outdated and certain games are growing more demanding, so there may yet be an improved version in the works.
With this in mind, the Nintendo Switch 2 might be on the horizon. To that end, here are some of the features we’d want to see on the Nintendo Switch Pro, even if they are just pipe dreams.
Recent news on the Nintendo Switch Pro (updated February 10)
There have been no new tidbits on the Nintendo Switch Pro rumour front, indicating that a more powerful version of the console is in the works.
Nintendo is expected to omit the Switch Pro, according to a market expert. Instead, Nintendo will concentrate on the next-generation Switch that will be released in the latter half of 2024. Predicting the Switch Pro’s demise is merely speculation for now.
In an official statement, Nintendo has said that it has “no plans to introduce any other variant” of the Switch device. However, it did say “at this moment,” so it’s possible that the Switch Pro will be released at some point in the future.
Speculation about the release date and pricing of the Nintendo Switch Pro
Last year, Nintendo made it clear that the Switch Pro would not be coming. Despite this, Nintendo hasn’t denied the possibility of a new Switch system with a vehement, copper-bottomed denial.
Apparently, there were also development kits for an improved version of the Switch system. However, there is a possibility that they might be for a second-generation Nintendo Switch or Switch. It’s impossible to put out the flames of these rumoured Switch Pros since there isn’t any real proof to back them up.
The reported specifications for the Nintendo Switch Pro
There are conflicting reports about the Switch Pro’s specifications, according to several sources. It seems that the majority of them are in agreement that greater battery life and support for 4K resolutions will be coming to docked mode.
A 720p LCD screen and 32GB of storage are now available on the Nintendo Switch. The battery life of the Nintendo Switch was increased from 6.5 hours to 9 hours with the most recent software update in August 2019. We were able to play for twice as long before needing to recharge after employing the battery life boost in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
It seems that the Pro variant of the Nintendo Switch will use the same CPU as the basic model of the 2019 Switch and the Lite: the Tegra X1+ chipset, according to well-known data miner @SciresM. One project code-named Aula was discovered in the leak, indicating that the chipset would be able to handle greater clocking rates with better cooling. OLED displays and 4K capabilities in docked mode powered by a RealTek processor are also expected to be added to the system, according to SciresM.
As with many Nintendo Switch Pro speculations, the veracity of the aforementioned information is still up in the air. However, a Bloomberg storey, claiming insider knowledge, also claims that the Switch Pro would be able to display 4K content while docked. When docked, the Switch Pro is likely to contain a co-processor that can upmix a 1080p video stream to a 4K output.
The line “4kdp preferred over usb30” was discovered in a more recent probing of the Switch firmware, and it may point to the possibility of a 4K output through DisplayPort over USB 3.0.
Eleven developers are said to be in possession of 4K toolkits provided by Nintendo, according to Bloomberg. There is a significant possibility that Nintendo is at least contemplating 4K output for their next generation Switch. Even still, Nintendo soon issued a denial of the reports’ authenticity.
Economic Daily News claims that the Nintendo Switch Pro would use Mini-LED technology instead of OLED since it is more economical, but our sources suggest otherwise. All current information points to Samsung as the source of Nintendo’s stiff OLED screens.
During an exclusive conversation with Display Supply Chain Consultants CEO and co-founder Ross Young, we spoke about whether or not the Switch Pro may use OLED technology and what the benefits and drawbacks of that technology would be.
“No matter whether the picture is white or black, LCDs employ a maximum brightness. It isn’t true for OLEDs,” Young said. “The amount of electricity they use depends on the content.” This is going to be determined by the kind of media you’re accessing. If you’re talking about video, OLEDs have the upper hand. Nevertheless, OLEDs may use more power in games that have a lot of white in them.
According to some reports, the Switch Pro might have even more contentious features. User Xhyll said that a “former employee of Nintendo” told him that the Switch Pro would include a 64GB SSD storage, an unique Nvidia Tegra Xavier CPU, and compatibility for 4K resolution.
As a side effect, it seems as though the new console would be limited to TV usage exclusively, which would make it less appealing to gamers who want the more conventional console experience. As a large number of gamers like to play on the go, this seems a little implausible.
What the Nintendo Switch Pro should have in terms of functionality
Here are some of the extras we’d want to see on a Nintendo Switch Pro if it were to be released.
The continuous rumour mill suggests that an improved 1080p portable display is on the way. Since the Switch’s portable display is currently limited to a 6.2-inch 720p screen, many users would appreciate an upgrade to the Switch’s visuals when gaming on the move (please, Nintendo).
The Lite’s sturdy construction is one of the main reasons why some Switch users prefer it over the standard model in handheld mode. Switch Pro might benefit from a more robust Joy-Con design since the original’s are detachable, making it easier to play while on the road. In addition, a more ergonomic Joy-Con design would be a big help.
You can credit the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series for the rise of the 4K console gaming community, which is rising by the day. Comparing the Switch to new-generation consoles is unfair, since the Switch no longer delivers the graphics that players expect from Nintendo’s flagship device. Adding 4K capability and a more powerful dock with greater resolution capabilities will greatly enhance Nintendo’s product.
In spite of the fact that the Nintendo Switch has Bluetooth 4.1, it is only used to connect the Joy-Cons and the Pro controllers wirelessly. This implies that you’ll need an adapter to use common accessories like headphones.