Many users are eagerly waiting for the release of the Nintendo Switch Pro or at least for an official presentation of Nintendo’s new console at E3 2021. MeinMMO presents all the information we already know.
The Nintendo Switch was released in March 2017 and achieved great success. Nintendo released the Switch Lite in September 2019, introducing a weaker version.
Many users are currently waiting for Nintendo to finally announce a Nintendo Switch Pro. A Pro version is supposed to be more powerful and offer more features than the existing Nintendo Switch.
In our article, we summarize all the important information and rumors about the Nintendo Switch Pro.
- Price, release date, and further information
- Specifications and design
- Backward compatibility and exclusive games
However, please note that the Nintendo Switch Pro has not yet been officially announced or confirmed. MeinMMO is collecting for you information, rumors, and leaks regarding the new console. There is currently no verified information available.
If Nintendo officially presents the Pro version, we will update the article.
Update: 15.06.2021: Nintendo Direct is now over. Unfortunately, there was no announcement or confirmation of a Nintendo Switch Pro. You can find a summary of the Nintendo Direct here on MeinMMO.
Nintendo Switch Pro: Price and Release Date
What will the Nintendo Switch Pro cost? So far, no official price for the Nintendo Switch Pro has been announced, but a leak has revealed more (Via Gizchina.com).
According to a leak from a French retailer, the Nintendo Switch Pro is said to cost 399 euros. This means the Pro version would cost 100 euros more than the normal version.
When will the Nintendo Switch Pro be released? As of now, there is no official release date. Speculation began in 2019.
Many sources suspect that the Nintendo Switch will be released in 2021. Other sources state that the Switch Pro is expected to launch in September/October 2021 for the holiday season (via Bloomberg.com).
However, against a release in September or October is the fact that Nintendo released the normal Switch in March 2017 and chose against other release practices.
When can I pre-order the Nintendo Switch Pro? So far, there has been no official announcement or date for pre-orders. Also, the rumors that one could pre-order the Switch Pro as early as June have not been confirmed.
How available will the Nintendo Switch be? Currently, there are fears that the Switch Pro might be hard to come by. The semiconductor shortage in the industry affects not only graphics cards, PS5, and Xbox but likely also the production of the portable console.
The current Nintendo Switch is already in high demand, and the price remains stable at around 300 euros for the regular console. With a Switch Pro that could offer more performance, a better screen, and additional features, interest is correspondingly high.
When might there be information? Nintendo will hold a “Nintendo Direct” stream on June 15, in the same week as E3 2021, during which it will introduce new games for the Switch. Perhaps information about the Nintendo Switch Pro will be presented here. At least a possible presentation of the Switch Pro at E3 is among the hottest rumors.
Switch Pro – Specs and Design
With the Switch Lite, Nintendo used similar hardware as the regular Switch, but did without a docking station and other features.
What specs does the Switch Pro offer? There is expected to be a significant upgrade for the Switch Pro if we are to believe the Japanese site Gamepedia (via Gamepedia.jp):
- The RAM is expected to double from 4 to 8 GB in the Pro.
- The internal storage is expected to increase from 32 GB to 128 GB.
- The Switch Pro is expected to have a better screen with a native resolution of 1440p
- A new Nvidia chip is expected to be used in the Switch Pro, offering DLSS 2.0 and the ability to upscale to 4K. However, 4K resolution is expected to be possible only through the docking station on a TV.
What does the Switch Pro look like? So far, there are no official pictures or other hints about the design of the Pro model. Many speculate that Nintendo is likely to remain true to its old design.
Some fans have already let their imaginations run wild. They have published various “Switch Pro” designs on Twitter:
However, there are already some reports that Nintendo plans to revise the console and the docking station:
- The current USB ports are expected to be upgraded to USB 3.0.
- The docking station is expected to feature an Ethernet port for wired internet, which should facilitate large downloads.
New display for the Switch Pro? The Switch Pro is expected to have a 7-inch OLED display from Samsung. The current Switch has a 6.2 inch LCD display (via Bloomberg.com).
An OLED display would have several advantages. An OLED display consumes less power, offers higher contrasts, and has a faster response time than an LCD. This should be especially good news for fans of competitive games.
The Nintendo Switch Pro is expected to feature ray tracing and DLSS
The current Nintendo Switch uses a custom Nvidia Tegra processor for graphics.
The Nintendo Switch Pro is also expected to use a Nvidia graphics chip again. A new graphics chip is expected to not only support Nvidia’s DLSS technology but also support 4K resolution.
What does DLSS bring? With DLSS, there is an easy way to significantly increase FPS while maintaining quality.
Nintendo Switch Pro – Backward Compatibility and Exclusive Games
Is the Nintendo Switch Pro backward compatible? All previously known games for the Switch should function as usual on the Nintendo Switch Pro. However, whether older games from other Nintendo consoles will run on the Switch is still unknown.
Will there be exclusive games for the Switch Pro? According to industry insider Nate Drake, there are expected to be exclusive games for the Nintendo Switch Pro (via resetera.com). Some developers may leverage the improved hardware of the Switch Pro for their games.
However, these games likely won’t work on the normal Switch. But there is currently no reliable source for this.
In particular, Nvidia’s DLSS technology is expected to function only on the Switch Pro, as Nvidia cannot activate the technology retroactively on the current Switch.
What will happen to the old Nintendo Switch? Some users suspect that Nintendo will focus on the production of the Switch Pro and the Switch Lite, while phasing out the regular Nintendo Switch. However, these are all speculations and nothing has been officially announced.
This approach wouldn’t be unlikely, as Nintendo has already done so with the New 3DS, stopping production of older 3DS versions.
We also present the 10 most popular games on the Nintendo Switch here on MeinMMO. Here we reveal what the most popular games are and why they are so loved.
