Board 8 > Key partners in possession of development kits of Nintendo's next-gen hardware

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https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sources-nintendo-switch-2-targets-2024-with-next-gen-console/

"Two sources VGC spoke to suggested that the console could launch with an LCD screen, instead of the more premium OLED, in order to bring down costs,"

- Targeting second half of 2024 release

-Nintendo next-gen console can be used portable, has cartridge slot for physical games

-Backwards compatibility support unclear

SHINE_GET_64 posted...

"Two sources VGC spoke to suggested that the console could launch with an LCD screen, instead of the more premium OLED, in order to bring down costs,"

That sounds like something Nintendo would do. They always get away with skimping on parts because people will always buy the system anyway.

So it might be the same thing, but a bit more powerful and they dont know if its gonna have BC? Feels like BC would be a given if its such a similar console

720p 45 fps in handheld mode here we go

Kinda wish they would do a more traditional dedicated console instead of another hybrid but given the success of the Switch and the death of the dedicated handheld I can see why they're going this route.

shane15 posted...

That sounds like something Nintendo would do. They always get away with skimping on parts because people will always buy the system anyway.

I'd be okay with it, really. It won't affect outputting to a monitor, and OLED does raise costs.

My pipe dream is not having to spend an extra $70 for a traditional controller.

Gotta say I'm not super hyped for an LCD, non-backwards compatible system. Hopefully they do multiple SKUs or something.

Nintendo have already gestured at backwards compatibility. We could see digital-only backwards compatibility though.

Digital only BC a major oof no thanks

I mean, yes please give us digital BC. Honestly that should not be even slightly in question.

But I want cartridge BC too.

swordz9 posted...

Digital only BC a major oof no thanks

Could

Even the point in the first post seems misleading. What it actually says is that theres no info on that yet, not that there is reason to doubt the presence of backwards compatibility.

If true, then I guess I'm glad I never upgraded to an OLED Switch. I won't yet know what I'm missing.

in the end It doesn't really matter for me since I use my switch docked 99% of the time and I have an OLED TV

LightningStrikes posted...

Could

Even the point in the first post seems misleading. What it actually says is that theres no info on that yet, not that there is reason to doubt the presence of backwards compatibility.

The reason to doubt is not found in the first post but rather in Nintendo's track record. Feels like a coin flip whether they do BC for any given system.

Reading the article, all it says is that no one has elaborated on whether it has BC. Any discussion on that is pure speculation.
shane15 posted...

That sounds like something Nintendo would do. They always get away with skimping on parts because people will always buy the system anyway.

As opposed to Valve doing the same thing with the Steam Deck?

YoBlazer posted...

My pipe dream is not having to spend an extra $70 for a traditional controller.

I don't see this happening in any world.

MacArrowny posted...

As opposed to Valve doing the same thing with the Steam Deck?

Don't really know anything about the Steam Deck but this is would be the first time. Nintendo have been doing it for years.

Yeah I never play handheld. Make it cheap pls