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Nintendo is reportedly planning to start production on a new Switch model before the end of the year, with a release date set for the first quarter of 2021.

According to the report, the new “Switch Pro” will have a better display than the Switch or Switch Lite.

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Rumors of a Switch Pro have been floating around for years, but Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said in January that there would be no new Switch models in 2020.

Nearly four years into the life cycle of the Switch, Nintendo has yet to even hint that an upgraded model of its console is in the works. The only other model Nintendo has released since 2017 is the Switch Lite, but it’s $100 cheaper than the standard model and lacks the ability to connect to a television. We’re still waiting for a faster, beefier Switch, and according to a report from Taiwan’s Economic Daily News, we won’t have to wait much longer.

The report claims that a new Switch model is expected to enter production before the end of 2020, and that Nintendo plans to launch the console in the first quarter of 2021. Details about the console are sparse, but the report states that the Switch Pro (as we’re calling it) will have a better display and will be “more interactive,” but it’s not totally clear what that’s supposed to mean (and could simply be a mistranslation).

While Nintendo has been tight-lipped about a potential Switch Pro, rumors of a high-end Switch have been floating around online for ages. In March of 2019, The Wall Street Journal published an article that claimed two new versions of the Switch were being developed. One was the Switch Lite, which ended up launching in September, but the other version with “enhanced features targeted at avid videogamers” never materialized.

2019 came and went without a Switch Pro announcement, and during an earnings call at the beginning of 2020, the president of Nintendo made it clear that we shouldn’t expect any new models this year.

“Regarding Nintendo Switch, we believe that it is important to continue to communicate the appeal of both Nintendo Switch systems and expand the installed base,” Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said in January. “Please note that we have no plans to launch a new Nintendo Switch model during 2020.”

With just over four months left in 2020, and new consoles from Sony and Microsoft set to dominate sales this holiday season, the chances of Nintendo releasing a new Switch this year are slim to none. But Nintendo’s Switch is already underpowered compared to the PS4 and Xbox One, and that disparity will be even more obvious when the PS5 and Xbox Series X launch in the fall. The arrival of a Switch Pro always seemed inevitable, it was just a matter of when Nintendo would take the leap and put a more powerful hybrid console on the market.

Rumors about an upgraded Nintendo Switch are heating up. As more credible rumors and reports about what fans have colloquially deemed the 'Switch Pro' come out, its launch seems more plausible than ever. Nintendo's successful hybrid console is already proof that portability, affordability, and classic franchises can go just as far as cutting-edge graphics, but this update could bring the system up to snuff with at least the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Here’s everything we know about Nintendo's rumored Switch Pro console since multiple reports from Bloombergin March 2021 revealed that the console is in development and coming sooner than we thought.

The Switch has sold more than 79 million units since its March 2017 release. Nintendo even released a handheld-only version of the console in 2019. Launching a new version of the system in 2021 would only keep that momentum going.

While Nintendo has yet to say a word about its plans for the gaming system, fans have been calling this rumored upgrade the “Nintendo Switch Pro” ever since initial reports about the alleged console update were first published in 2019.

Months of reporting from places likeThe Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg, as well as international trade publications like Nikkeiand Digitimes, have given gamers an idea of when the Switch Pro might arrive and what improvements it’ll come with.

Nintendo Switch Pro 2021

When is the Nintendo Switch Pro release date?

The Switch Pro hasn't even been officially announced, so there's no release date yet. A lot of rumors are pointing to a fall 2021 release, though. In a report from March 23, 2020, Bloomberg directly confirms that Nintendo is planning this new Switch model for “the year-end shopping season.”

A January 2021 If this is the Nintendo Switch Pro, then the system itself may not be too far off.

Another Bloomberg report from March 2021 claimed that Nintendo struck a deal with Samsung to use their 7 inch 720p OLED and that production will start in July, which makes a 2021 release seem plausible. A third Bloomberg report from August 2020 also said that Nintendo will release it “along with a lineup of new games.

With titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2and Bayonetta 3 in the pipeline, it'd make a lot of sense to launch those alongside a more powerful system this fall.

Whenasked about the Nintendo Switch Pro's likelihood of releasing this year, analyst Candice Mudrick of Newzoo tells Inverse that 'Nintendo would be able to sell the upgrade to its dedicated audience that wants to enjoy Nintendo first-party titles looking as good as they could be,' if it launches this year. 'It would allow Nintendo to stay in the wake of Sony and Microsoft's new generation of consoles,' she said.

Nintendo released the Switch on March 3, 2017 in a bit of a scramble after the abysmal reception of its previous Wii U console. That gamble paid off when the Switch became one of the company's best-selling systems, and it has effectively given the company more freedom as to when it might release a Switch Pro.

Nintendo appears to be waiting until later in the year when new games like Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl launch to release the upgraded console. We won't know for sure until Nintendo confirms the Switch Pro.

How much will the Nintendo Switch Pro cost?

As the system has not been revealed, no price for it is known just yet. Still, some analysts theorized a price when speaking to Bloomberg for its March 23 report. “$349.99 will increase the value proposition of the device, but I still think Nintendo can drive strong demand even at $399.99,” Bloomberg Intelligence’s Matthew Kanterman guessed.

The handheld only Switch Lite is $100 cheaper than the current $299 model. It’s not clear whether Switch Pro is a replacement for the original or a premium version that will be sold alongside it.

Games journalist Jeff Grubb tweeted speculation in August 2020 that the Switch has become so popular that the company could begin incrementally upgrading it, like Apple's iPhone, instead of wiping out the console for a brand-new design like it did moving from the Wii to the Wii U.

If it replaces the 2017 Switch, this new console could adopt the $300 price tag the console carries now, also leading to a reduction in the cost of the regular Switch. But the upgraded console could be priced anywhere from $50 to $100 more to account for improved specs and features.

The lineup could end up looking something like:

• The Switch Lite: $199.99
• The First-Gen Switch: Currently priced at $299.99. This could see a discount, remain the same price, or be discontinued depending on Nintendo’s plan for the Pro.
• The Switch Pro: Premium price of $399.99, or could take the first-gen’s place at $299.99.

Once again, this is pure speculation as we won't know the pricing for sure until Nintendo decides to officially unveil the new console.

Nintendo Switch Pro expected features and specs

There have been plenty of rumors claiming to reveal what Nintendo has in store for the Switch Pro, and Mochizuki's August 24 report has shed light on the two most likely improvements: 4K-docked resolution and juiced-up computing power. Like the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X mid-generation upgrades, this upgraded system wouldn't fully replace the Nintendo Switch.

Instead, it would give players an opportunity to experience games at a higher resolution and frame rate. Bloomberg's report is backed up by the aforementioneds OLED screens when in handheld mode. This screen will have better contrast and response time and consume less battery than the current screen, according to display consultancy DSCC's Co-Founder Yoshio Tamura.

Switch Pro 2021 Specs

The Switch Pro will also reportedly have better battery life and cooling capabilities. Combined, these demonstrate an improvement that's more on par with the jump from PS4 to PS4 Pro, rather than PS4 to PS5.

Nintendo Switch Pro 2021 Trailer

If this information holds any weight, Nintendo could be trying to make up for the power the original Switch would lack compared to the PS5 and Xbox Series X. That means Nintendo fans might soon be playing iconic games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey at crisp 4K resolution, though Bloomberg’s report states that DLSS might only work on games specifically updated to support it.

When Will The Nintendo Switch Pro Release

The Nintendo Switch Pro is reportedly planned to be released in 2021.