Nintendo Switch Pro announcement could take place this week
But will it be called Nintendo Switch Pro?
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Will we get aNintendo Switch Proannouncement this week? Potentially – and it could take place on Thursday, June 3.
According to a report fromBloomberg, the successor to the popularNintendo Switchhas been tipped to be revealed beforeE3, which takes place on June 12 to June 15, and could be released as early as September 2021.
However, we now have a slightly more concrete date of when the console might be announced, if the host of the Xbox Era podcast is to be believed.
Nick Baker, claims that the Nintendo Switch Pro could be announced on Thursday, but caveated his prediction by saying that the date could be pushed back – as it has been in the past.
At the moment, I’m told the Super Nintendo Switch (that’s what I want the name to be damn it) Direct/Mini Direct/Announcement is scheduled for Thursday. But it’s been pushed before, could be again.May 31, 2021
We know that the likelihood of the Nintendo Switch Pro being revealed soon is high, and a listing for the rumored console was reportedly spotted onAmazonMexico before being pulled.
As is usually the case, a screenshot was grabbed of the ‘New Nintendo Switch Pro’ listing before it was removed (though people are suggesting the screenshot has been doctored in some way). While this isn’t confirmation of the console’s existence by any means, Amazon Mexico has leaked legitimate games in the past, so it’s not entirely out of the question that this could be the case here.
I just find this on Amazon Mexico 👀 pic.twitter.com/lGa6ViQL3VMay 28, 2021
Going Pro
The Nintendo Switch Pro will serve as a mid-gen refresh of the existing Switch hardware, and will supposedly have a720p OLED screen. It will be capable of outputting at4K resolutionwhen connected to a TV and could even useNvidia’s DLSStech to help it reach its new resolution target.
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It’s rumored that the Nintendo Switch Pro will come with a higher price point than the original Switch, which cost $299 / £279 / AU$469.95, and will replace the current model which will be phased out over time. TheNintendo Switch Litewill then serve as more of an entry-level system, or for those who strictly want a handheld device.
Hopefully we’ll find out more about Nintendo’s long-rumored Switch upgrade soon, and can finally stop speculating about what the new console will actually be called.
Adam was formerly TRG’s Hardware Editor. A law graduate with an exceptional track record in content creation and online engagement, Adam has penned scintillating copy for various technology sites and also established his very own award-nominated video games website. He’s previously worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor and once played Halo 5: Guardians for over 51 hours for charity. He is now an editor at The Shortcut.
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