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New Nintendo Switch Incoming? Hardware Revision Spotted in 5.0

New Nintendo Switch Incoming? Hardware Revision Spotted in 5.0 Firmware and whether Nintendo has patched an exploit or is planning a bigger Switch is the new mystery.

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NecrumOddBoy2327d ago (Edited 2327d ago )

sounds like a horrible use idea

CyberSentinel2327d ago

They will probably add “cross pads” to the controllers which will entice current owners to buy new controllers, or a second system entirely.

What else might they change?

dp2774072327d ago

Maybe bigger or better screen with better battery. better connectivity?

mcstorm2326d ago

What about the portable only version that popped up a few months ago maybe it's that when that is £150 rather than £279.

ocelot072326d ago

@mcstorm I would love to see this but I doubt they will charge £150. I think they will just release a Switch but without the TV base station for £199 with the option to buy the base station for £80 (like they do now).

joab7772326d ago

I can see them replacing the 3DS is a portable only version for sure. Makes a ton of sense.

What I’ve wanted is The Apple store or Google Play on a portable gaming device. A one stop shop for mobile wants.

Magnetar2326d ago (Edited 2326d ago )

A portable only version seems pointless to me. Maybe a version without the dock, then people can choose to buy one later.

I want Bluetooth and possible 4g or 5g connectivity.

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Heelix2326d ago

It is way too soon to be talking new hardware revision

Yi-Long2326d ago

I'd love a more powerful home-console switch bundled with Pro-controller, where the whole tablet-controller and joy-cons are sold separately, thus optional.

I have zero interest in the portability aspect of the Switch, nor in the motion controls, but I just want to play their first party games and exclusives.

I own a Switch btw. Been docked since I bought it. Apart from during the set-up, I also haven't used the joy-con controller. Just the pro.

fathertime44642326d ago

As an owner of the system you do realise that the tablet is the system and thus not optional

Yi-Long2326d ago

@FatherTime: I do. And like I said, that's aspect of the system if completely useless to ME, so -I- would have simply preferred the current Switch games running on a more powerful Nintendo home-console, instead of the overpriced piece of hybrid we have now.

monkey6022326d ago

I'm the polar opposite. I've had mine since Christmas and never use it docked. Always portable. I love the option though. That's what is so awesome about it

player9112326d ago

Nah. The portability is what makes it popular. The switch itslf looks goofy without controllers attached. Plus the point that 2 controllers are bundled IN THE BOX really ramps up local multiplayer games.

Plus the included controller dock works great as a "Pro" controller. So much that I would consider it a waste of money to buy a pro controller, just to use.

Zeldafan642326d ago

Have you played BotW? Even the Switch pro controller has motion controls built into it.

SuperSonic912326d ago (Edited 2326d ago )

Good for you! At least you wont suffer strained neck muscles when you grow older and ypur vision won't be impaired early on.

letsa_go2326d ago

I agree with you...I never took mine off the dock either. Once I played through Mario Odyssey though, I had no reason for the system and sold it.

-Foxtrot2326d ago

If they can do that and make it so the hardware is in the dock (even if they have to make it bigger) and include a traditonal gamecube like controller I'd buy one.

Make the dock have a 500GB - 1TB hard drive aswell.

fathertime44642326d ago (Edited 2326d ago )

@yi-long and @letsa-go
So what your saying is that you'd prefer a ps4 and vita remote play then or another Wiiu .
What you two are asking for kinda negates the all in one portable nature of the thing itself

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Sono4212326d ago

The fact you have mostly dislikes is pathetic. Nintendo fanboys are an entirely different breed. The Switch has only been out a year and they already want a new version?! I'm sorry but how dumb can you be? I don't want systems to start releasing as frequent as phones with only minor upgrades. This is a terrible idea and as a Switch owner it will REALLY piss me off.

porkChop2326d ago

The revision is just to patch the SOC exploit that hackers are using. It's not an upgraded system. You guys are overreacting.

narsaku2326d ago (Edited 2326d ago )

Nm I didn't read the whole thing

princejb1342326d ago

im not a nintendo fanboy, neither do i own a switch. I do want a switch really bad but i know their going to revise the system eventually. They do it every generation so to me is just a waiting game.

Rude-ro2326d ago

“How dumb can you be”
Seems like an odd question on an article about a unconfirmed rumor that could literally be a software update to counter the fact that it is pirated

Sono4212326d ago (Edited 2326d ago )

I see everyone is failing to realise I am replying to this man's comment "It is way too soon to be talking new hardware revision"

And commenting on the sad fact that a comment EVERYONE should agree with besides people who work at Nintendo or own Nintendo stocks, actually has more dislikes than likes. I don't see how anybody can be okay with thinking of releasing a new model of a console that came out only one year ago, simply idiotic.

Zeldafan642326d ago

I guarantee that IF we get a more powerful Switch it won't be until the end of 2020, which I would be fine with. It makes sense since the summer olympics are in Japan that year. Easy for Nintendo to get a lot of global advertising.

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Davidgr22326d ago

Not really.. Nintendo Switch is already struggling to run old ports. It’s not powerful enough to run most AAA games coming this year. Such as:
Black Ops 4
Battlefield 2018
FarCry 5
Red Dead Redemption 2
Biomutant
Darksiders 3
The Crew 2

Just to name a few...

Heelix2326d ago

The console is only a year old.

How do you think early adopters will feel if a new iteration is suddenly introduced?

The respective audience of those titles you listed already have the hardware to play those games long before the Switch existed.

KickSpinFilter2326d ago

Big time, just like with PS5 and XB2 just way too soon to be talking about it.
Come back in 2020 then we can start talking about PS5 and XB2 and not sure what Nintendo should do since they are offset date wise now for a new release. I guess ignore 2020 and do 2023?

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InTheZoneAC2326d ago

Smaller border/bigger screen, more internal storage, thicker joycons

xtheblackparade2326d ago

MMmm good news for me, I will be watching the current Switch prices because they're bound to drop when new hardware comes in.

FinalFantasyFanatic2325d ago

Hopefully, Nintendo hardware (and especially software) doesn't tend to drop in price very often, if it does, I may take advantage of it and finally get one.

paintedgamer19842326d ago (Edited 2326d ago )

I would LOVE

1. An intergrated mp. None of this cell phone stuff.
2. More memory in the switch. Is it too much to ask for 80-120 gigs?
3. 1080p native screen, and docked ability to have 1080 60. Its 2018 for crying out loud.
4. Better battery.

However, id be fine waiting 2-3 years before theses happen.

blawren42326d ago

These are great, but how much would you be willing to pay, even in 2-3 years. That's the big question, right, cost vs features.

paintedgamer19842326d ago (Edited 2326d ago )

In 3 years id be ok for paying 249 for all these. Its been stated, nintendo is making $$ on the switch day 1 AND making boat loads of cash on 1st partys. Where most console makers lose $$ on the console and make it on software. So even in 3 years at 249 to nail all my wants i think nintendo would still make $$ = everybodys happy.

Since nintendo is making $$ on the switch now... how much more of the features im asking for now... could have nintendo implemented in 2017 and still made $$ or broke even?? Thats the question right?

blawren42326d ago

Paintedgamer. $249 is unrealistic, even for the Switch now, but would sell a ton of units. Just because other manufacturers take an initial l loss, doesn't mean it was a wise business decision. no, the question isn't at what price would nintendo break even or lose a little to be made up on software. What selling at a loss does is to set unsustainable expectations of cost. I disagree, but respect your opinion.

Xenophon_York2326d ago

Good point, @blawren4, because those specs might seem good enough for now, but in three years gamers like paintedgamer1984 would [reasonably so] want specs appropriate for that time. Specs that would be twice as much as an eighty gigabyte storage drive and 1080p native screen resolution.

The iPhone X is already at 2436 x 1125 resolution.

Akarogg 2326d ago (Edited 2326d ago )

1080p screen, no. The majority of titles except indies will not be able to reach a native 1080p resolution in portable mode, currently that isn't being achieved even in docked mode for most non indie titles. Currently many titles run sub 720p in portable mode, Xenoblade 2 all the way down to 360p at the lowest using dynamic resolution, so forget a 1080p screen. It's a waste of hardware price. Instead a hardware upgrade will make it easier to reach 720p on a native 720p screen.

paintedgamer19842326d ago

I dont think you understand wtf youre talking about...

http://www.nintendolife.com...

The tegra x1 is dusty old tech from 2015 where the x2 isnt much more expensive and makes almost everything on the switch 25-50% better all the while having better effeciancy to boot.

Akarogg 2326d ago (Edited 2326d ago )

1080p screen will make the system more expensive, and demanding games won't be able to reach that resolution in portable mode anyway. It's a waste

Akarogg 2326d ago

That is not enough to warrant an expensive 1080p screen that only simple games will be able to fill with native 1080p resolution. The system is significantly weaker when in portable mode, the gpu clock speeds are halved to extend battery life

wheresmymonkey2325d ago

You could just buy a micro sd you know. My switch has 200gb of space now.

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Sea of Thieves Developer Rare Now Has a Dedicated Doggo Park

Rare, the developer behind pirate adventure Sea of Thieves, has introduced a dedicated dog park to its studio grounds for employees' good boys and girls.

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CrimsonWing691d 9h ago

Is the industry hurting for money or not?

Hofstaderman1d 8h ago

They belong to XBOX. Its a dog's life....

Chocoburger1d 8h ago

Nice thing they did, but not actually gaming related, not sure why this article was approved. Also strange informing us what game Rare worked on, as if we don't know their legacy.

Tacoboto1d 8h ago

Sorry you hate dog news - here's a game-related headline for you, the latest: "Deathsprint 66 is a hyperviolent freerunner that proves game journos suck at games | Video Gamer"

Yeah we need more headlines like *that* on this site, instead of news about a studio's employee perks.

GaboonViper1d 8h ago

Its actually nice to see a story like this instead of the usual doom and gloom but people still moan, anyhow hope these beautiful doggos have a great life.

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GaboonViper1d 8h ago

Really nice story, kudos to Rare.

Mulletino14h ago

I went to look at new apartments and saw only dog parks, no kid parks. We're so screwed.

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Concept Art For Bluepoint's Next Game Spotted In PlayStation Tour Video

A new PlayStation Malaysia tour video shows what looks to be concept art for Bluepoint's next game.

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phoenixwing1d 12h ago

Damn was hoping for a fantasy setting. Looks futuristic

jznrpg1d 10h ago (Edited 1d 10h ago )

I think that’s a screensaver if you look to the right it looks more like a fantasy game and so does the concept art leaked earlier. Who knows though

phoenixwing12h ago

Unless that structure/pillar thingy in the right picture is long forgotten technology it's futuristic.

Name Last Name1d 11h ago (Edited 1d 11h ago )

Another shooter? Yawn. Thought the prevous concept looked more fantasy.

shinoff21831d 1h ago (Edited 1d 1h ago )

I hope not.

just_looken21h ago

With there same look on the right a arena setting this might be live service game #5 from sony

So a live service shooter like concord.....

StormSnooper20h ago

It looks like a fantasy game on the right screen. You are looking at a screensaver.

Goodguy011d 11h ago

Been looking forward to what they have next. Looks interesting.

Eonjay1d 11h ago

Really excited to see them release an original IP

GaboonViper1d 7h ago

Looks like my dream of them remaking Metal Gear Solid is over, still cant wait to see what they are cooking up.

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World of Warcraft developers form wall-to-wall union at Blizzard Entertainment

The new unit comprises over 500 developers representing the entire World of Warcraft development team.

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XiNatsuDragnel1d 21h ago

Unions in gaming are necessary fr fr

montebristo1d 10h ago

I used to be anti-union, it kills productivity, investment and turns product mediocre. Their games suck anyways though so what was lost? Might as well get their people paid until they are dissolved.

shinoff21831d 9h ago

Unions are necessary regardless of how you feel. You know how fked the working class would be without them. As if we're not already.

montebristo1d 8h ago

No they aren’t, regardless of how you feel. Unions make zero sense for skill based labor. They are for people who press a button every 10 seconds on an assembly line. “working class” is a made up term. I don’t care about corporations or developers, I just want good games lol. Killing your incentives to appease the lowest common denominator doesn’t lead to great games imo

montebristo1d 3h ago (Edited 1d 3h ago )

I wasn’t trying to be offensive if I came off that way. The Union is an old mentality and I can see their usefulness but also the danger. We’re in the age of AI and robots and skill based labor. Unions can be dangerous these days. You could replace your entire workforce in one move. Checkmate. Look to the kiosk replacing workers in the 20 dollar minimum wage era.

Well run businesses don’t need unions. If you need a Union that business won’t survive anyway. Unless it’s propped up by the government with corporate welfare (which is the real issue). If you’re not going to spend some on your workers (Amazon, Google) then your welfare is cut off. No tax breaks. All you put together don’t match their wealth and resources, the union is a traditional memory at this point and counterproductive with this new enemy we face. They need a flying elbow from the top ropes. And by “working class is a made up term” I just mean we’re not a class system and even CEO Bobby Kotick puts in a days work lol. Or did.. It’s just a vague term that doesn’t mean anything no offense lol. People say “middle class” but that can change quick right? Up or down. That’s not a “class system”.