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Nintendo's Next Console Predicted to Cost $400, Maintain Hybrid Design

Expected to launch next year, the successor to the Switch will likely feature performance upgrades and a $70 price point for games, according to industry analyst Dr. Serkan Toto.

Overview

  • Nintendo's successor to the Switch console is expected to launch next year with a price tag of $400, according to Dr. Serkan Toto, CEO of Kantan Games.
  • The new console is predicted to be an iterative upgrade rather than a revolutionary change, maintaining the hybrid design of the current Switch.
  • Games for the new console are likely to cost $70, following the trend of increasing prices for AAA titles.
  • The console is expected to feature performance upgrades and additional features, but will likely maintain the portability feature due to the popularity of games like Pokémon.
  • Rumors suggest the new console could support 4K with DLSS thanks to an NVIDIA Ampere-Lovelace hybrid chip, but Nintendo has not confirmed any specific details.