Nintendo Switch Pro release date could be delayed — here’s why

Nintendo Switch Pro release engagement could be delayed — here'southward why

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The Nintendo Switch Pro might not be coming before long after all. Instead of slowing down production of the four-year-old Nintendo Switch, the company is reportedly ramping up output of its flagship console through this fiscal twelvemonth.

According to Nikkei Asia, Nintendo plans to produce xxx meg Switch units betwixt now and the end of March, 2022. That means the company is convinced of connected interest in the panel, even with the popularity of the newer PS5 and Xbox Serial X.

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For comparison, Sony appear in its latest earnings report that it sold about 8 million PS5 units since the sought-after console launched in November. According to Statista, 12 million Xbox Series X units are expected to sell worldwide in 2021.

Thirty million Nintendo Switch units is an ambitious supply. The report implies that Nintendo is optimistic demand for its current console will continue.

The huge product target as well suggests we should temper our hopes for a Nintendo Switch Pro or other next-gen Switch. At least for the time being, or until we run into more than substantial evidence pointing to the launch of a high-terminate Switch alternative.

And that still isn't out of the question for this twelvemonth. Later on all, lawmaking in the latest Nintendo Switch firmware seemed to ostend a 4K Switch Pro is in the works. The Nikkei Asia intel didn't specifically say that Nintendo's production plans exclude the expected sales of the existing Nintendo Switch Low-cal or a forthcoming Nintendo Switch model.

Given the recent panel success of Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo could want to throw a new device of its own on the band. Yes, the visitor saw severe stock shortages at the first of the pandemic (with buyers desperately Googling where to purchase Nintendo Switch). But that episode can't compare to the unwavering hype over PS5 restock and Xbox Serial X restock.

There's no fence the Nintendo Switch holds a key advantage over the latest Xbox and PlayStation. Users tin take their games on-the-go, and selection upward where they left off when the dock their panel back domicile.

Just the Switch's age could offset to catch up with it. Although Nintendo slightly refreshed it two years agone, the Switch'southward graphics might start to await outdated when judged against the next-gen graphics of the Xbox Series 10 and PS5. For instance, February's Bowser'due south Fury had a max resolution of 792p as the game was too graphically demanding.

The Nintendo Switch Pro is believed to match the contest with 4K graphic capabilities and a slick OLED display. And we could see a device donning these specs before long, yet. Given the quantity of leaks and reports placing the Switch Pro release date at the stop of 2021, we'd take Nikkei Asia's data with a grain of salt.

While we wait for more next-gen Switch leaks, bank check out our guide on why you should (and shouldn't) look for the Nintendo Switch Pro.

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Kate Kozuch is a senior author at Tom's Guide covering wearables, TVs and everything smart-home related. When she'south not in cyborg mode, yous can find her on an exercise bike or channeling her inner glory chef. She and her robot army will rule the world one twenty-four hour period, but until then, achieve her at kate.kozuch@futurenet.com.