According to recent reports from the Wall Street Journal, Nintendo plans to release two new versions of its Nintendo Switch gaming console. One is expected to be more powerful – the other weaker and less expensive. Both new Switch models could be released as early as 2019.
Where is the information coming from? The renowned Wall Street Journal quotes “people familiar with the matter” as anonymous sources.
This is the idea: Nintendo plans to maintain sales in the 3rd year of the Nintendo Switch and is therefore looking for a boost to keep the Switch in the market.
These are the models: According to the Wall Street Journal, Nintendo plans:
- a version of the Switch with enhanced features aimed at enthusiastic gamers – the version is not supposed to be as powerful as the PlayStation 4 Pro or Microsoft’s Xbox One X
- and a more affordable option for casual players – Nintendo sees this as a successor to the 3DS devices. It is thought that those have become outdated.
The cheaper version is expected to forego the vibration features.
When will the two new models be released? It is assumed that Nintendo will present them at E 2019. The gaming fair will take place from June 11 to June 14. The two models are expected to be released a few months later.
This could happen as early as summer or fall 2019.
This is what it is about: The report from the Wall Street Journal strengthens rumors from the fall of 2018 that emerged in Japan. (via resetera)
At that time, it was mentioned that the Switch’s sales were solid, but no longer a pleasant surprise for Nintendo. Therefore, Nintendo plans to take action in 2019. The report came from the Japanese Wall Street Journal and quoted “suppliers” as the source.
However, it was not yet known in which direction the new models might go. Now it looks like Nintendo is covering both options:
- a “better” Switch for core gamers who do not mind spending every cent they spend on gaming
- and a stripped-down version for people who only occasionally pick up the Switch.
