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3. Rumors Of The Nintendo Switch Pro Could Prove True In 2020
The Nintendo Switch has been a monumental success for Nintendo, which makes up for the paltry sales of its previous entry in the console market, the Wii U. The Switch managed to cross the barrier between home and handheld consoles, and gamers are loving its functionality, but that doesn't mean Nintendo is done with the Switch.
There have been rumors of a new model hitting store shelves sometime in 2020, but not much is known. The new Switch, not to be confused with the Nintendo Switch Lite, is being called the Nintendo Switch Pro by the media, and speculation is rampant.
A report by DigiTimes speculated that production would start "at the end of first-quarter 2020," which would likely see a console release sometime in the middle of the year.
Dr. Serkan Toto, CEO of Kantan Games, had this to say to GameIndustry.biz on the subject:
"There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that Nintendo will launch a 'Switch Pro' in 2020, my guess is at $399. More specifically, I predict 4K support, bigger cartridge sizes, and of course, beefed-up components. I also think the device will launch after the summer holidays to counter the roll-out of the PS5 and next-gen Xbox later in the year - along with a first-party, system-seller game."