Nintendo Switch 2 : nouvel ÉCRAN et DATE de sortie rapportés par Bloomberg 🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

Summary

The script discusses rumors reported by Bloomberg about Nintendo's next console releasing in 2024. It would feature an 8-inch LCD screen, larger than past models but not OLED. Other upgrades may include more storage for higher-quality games. While disappointing to some fans hoping for OLED, a larger screen could still enhance gameplay. The script also notes a developer survey indicating work is underway on Nintendo's next console. While not confirmed, when combined with Bloomberg's report it suggests the successor could indeed release next year.

Takeaways

• 😊 Bloomberg reports that Nintendo has ordered a large number of 8-inch LCD screens, indicating a 2024 release for a new Switch console
• 🎮 The new Switch would have the largest screen of any Nintendo console at 8 inches, compared to 6.2 inches for the original Switch
• 💰 The screen supplier is likely Sharp, who previously said they were working with a console maker on LCD screens
• 🕹 8% of developers surveyed by GDC said they are working on a new Switch console, indicating it is in development
• 🗓 Launch is rumored for 2nd half of 2024 according to Bloomberg and VGC sources
• 📺 The new Switch is expected to retain a hybrid design, playable both as a handheld and connected to a TV
• 💿 Increased internal storage is likely to accommodate larger game file sizes
• 🎚 Physical game cartridges are still expected to be supported
• 💸 Analysts predict a $400 launch price, $100 more than the original Switch
• 🤔 Community poll shows mixed feelings about a larger but lower quality LCD screen vs smaller OLED

Q & A

What new information does Bloomberg report about the next Nintendo console?

Bloomberg reports that Nintendo has ordered a large number of 8-inch LCD screens from Sharp, indicating that the next Nintendo console may have an 8-inch LCD screen, which would be the largest screen for a Nintendo console.

What is the current screen size of the different Nintendo Switch models?

The original Nintendo Switch has a 6.2-inch screen, the Switch Lite has a 5.5-inch screen, and the Switch OLED model has a 7-inch screen.

What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of using an LCD screen instead of an OLED screen?

The benefit of an 8-inch LCD screen is that it would be quite large and immersive for a handheld console. However, LCD tends to have lower contrast and less vibrant colors compared to OLED.

When might the next Nintendo console be released?

Bloomberg and other sources report that the next Nintendo console might be released in the second half of 2024.

How could the next Nintendo console be named?

Potential names suggested are: Nintendo Switch 2, Super Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Pro, or it may simply retain "Switch" in the name.

Will the next Nintendo console still support physical game cartridges?

Yes, according to VGC's sources, the next Nintendo console will still have a slot to support physical game cartridges.

How much could the next Nintendo console retail for?

Analyst Dr. Serkan Toto estimates around $400 at launch, which is $100 more than the launch price of the original Switch.

Will the next Nintendo console be backwards compatible with current Switch games?

Backwards compatibility has not been confirmed but would be highly likely given the large Switch user base and game library.

What percentage of developers reported working on the next Nintendo console?

In a GDC survey, 8% of developers reported working on the next Nintendo console, indicating games are already in development.

Why might the base storage be increased on the next Nintendo console?

To support larger game file sizes that come with more detailed graphics and textures in next-generation games.