The DanMan Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 https://www.wsj.com/articles/nintendo-to-launch-two-new-switch-models-11553494773 Though the article itself is paywalled, the preview tells most and a Siliconera article seems to tell the rest: https://www.siliconera.com/2019/03/25/nintendo-switch-is-reportedly-getting-a-new-upgraded-model-and-a-cheaper-casual-model/ One of them's going to be a smaller, cheaper version and the other is going to basically be a "Switch Pro". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interdimensional Observer Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Can't say I'm happy with the pro model possibility. Although for now, hopefully not many games will require it or do that much better on it. A cheaper version is fine though if it helps sell more units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabulously Olivier Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Yeah... I'm not at all cool with a Switch pro. I didn't approve of the PS4 and XBOX pro models either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Branniglenn Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I doubt they could make something that'd be appealing to me as an existing switch owner. But I hope this indirectly results in a joy con price drop. Mine are in rough shape after 300+ hours of Smash, and I felt like I had to feint when I saw their 80 dollar price tag for replacements. Here I thought the Pro Controller was the luxury choice but that's actually cheaper. If there's any cost cutting in the Switch's existing model, it's gotta be in those joy cons. I mean, how many developers are making use of that HD Rumble? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanarkin Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Glennstavos said: I doubt they could make something that'd be appealing to me as an existing switch owner. But I hope this indirectly results in a joy con price drop. Mine are in rough shape after 300+ hours of Smash, and I felt like I had to feint when I saw their 80 dollar price tag for replacements. Here I thought the Pro Controller was the luxury choice but that's actually cheaper. If there's any cost cutting in the Switch's existing model, it's gotta be in those joy cons. I mean, how many developers are making use of that HD Rumble? That is true, although that HD rumble is used a lot in Nintendo's own games (like Mario Party). Can't Say I am thrilled to hear about a new Nintendo Switch Pro, but I am not too butt-hurt yet. As long as it doesn't block me from games I want to play, the current switch suits me fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlight Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 If the 3DS successor model is cheaper than a regular Switch I'll get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punished Dayni Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Yeesh. In a sense I'm happy I didn't pick one up yet, I'm curious as to how this will be handled. If there is a pro model I wonder what it'll have to make it worth the purchase against a regular switch. Yeah the issue of a pro model is there, same as with the other two sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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