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In March of this year, the Nintendo Switch It is celebrating its seventh anniversary and is already looking ahead to its successor. This has sparked a number of rumors, and one analyst suggests that the next console will be an “iteration” rather than a revolution, even if it comes at a higher cost.
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Every year, the website Games Industry interviews with gaming industry analysts, reflecting on their past predictions and presenting new ones for the coming year. Serkan Toto He is one of those analysts.
He reveals that the Nintendo It considered a Pro model of the Switch, and some developers were even working on games specifically for that version. However, that project did not move forward.
The Switch's successor will be 100 times more expensive
According to Toto, the Switch's successor will likely be priced at US$ 400, an increase of US$ 100 over the current console. This price increase is considered inevitable due to recent economic changes and the use of more advanced hardware.
Toto also predicts that games for Nintendo's next console could cost as much as US$ 70, following the trend already set by other platforms for AAA games. Although Nintendo has already charged this price for titles such as *Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom*.
Another view expressed by the analyst is that the Switch's successor will not represent a revolution, but rather an iteration, retaining features similar to those of the current console, even amid rumors of significant changes involving current technologies.
Finally, Serkan Toto believes that portability will continue to be an important feature for Nintendo's next console, especially when it comes to Pokémon games, which are traditionally associated with handheld gaming.
The Nintendo Switch is still in a typical stage of its console life cycle and remains a huge success for Nintendo. It currently ranks third among the world’s best-selling consoles, with over 134 million units sold, and holds the same position in the United States, the largest gaming market. Among the rumors, one that stands out is the possibility of a Switch Mini, which would be smaller than the Lite model.
Source: Games Industry