Rumor: Nintendo to Release New Switch Model in Second Half of 2019 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 04 October 2018 / 4,197 Views
Nintendo is working on a new Nintendo Switch model that will launch in the second half of 2019, according to a report on The Wall Street Journal, citing "suppliers and others with direct knowledge of the plan."
Nintendo is still working out what new hardware and software features to add to the new model. One possibility is an improved LCD screen. The current model uses a lower-end LCD that is missing some technology newer smartphones use. It is unlikely Nintendo will use the new OLED screens that Apple uses in the iPhone X, according to the report.
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Just want a Switch Lite with better bezels, price, and battery life.
Dockless (TV less) Switch incoming
I hope if a better one comes out it is TVless that way my smash bros switch doesn't lose value or its place in my living room lol
I think this was pretty expected. Probably will be the better display mentioned, possibly filling to the corners of the system so the display is a bit bigger, maybe throw in 128GB storage, sell for $300 so they can drop the OG to $250
Can't say I'm surprised! I wonder if it'll be a portable only Switch or a Switch Pro...
It was clear that a better switch hardware will appear in 2019. The official announcement comes in June 2019 on the E3 / directly from Japan. Release: In summer or end of 2019.
Im not happy with this. I just bought the preorder for the smash bros switch :(
Hopefully it has a better battery life.
Probably adding a power light.
I just bought mine 2 days ago! ...but i was fully aware this was going to happen, tho does it feel its a bit too soon for a new model? Anyways, im thinking the new model wont be drastic as im sure Nintendo will make sure the current joycons can still be used. Lets also hope all future games can still work on the current model.
Switch Light.
....and here we go
