Nintendo Switch OLED Release Date: What to Expect

The wait for a new Nintendo Switch model has been ongoing for quite some time now. While some were expecting a massive leap in performance between this model and the existing Switch, it seems that the reality might be different. According to Digital Foundry, the upcoming 'Pro' revision is more about making the chip more efficient rather than boosting power.

This prediction was made by people who closely watch the industry, but Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa quickly dismissed any rumors surrounding the new model. So, what can we expect from the improved Tegra X1? The answer lies in the fact that only so much improvement is possible with this revised chip.

In January 2019, analysts predicted that not one but two new models would be going into production - a Switch Pro and a Switch Lite. At the time, it was said that Nintendo was still undecided on how to upgrade the new model, but plans were already in place. Hints of revised Switch hardware emerged as early as October 2018, with The Wall Street Journal claiming a new Switch SKU was on its way.

The early reporting on the Switch Pro was closely tied to that of the 'Switch Mini', revealed later as the Switch Lite and essentially a replacement for the outgoing 3DS. Fast forward to July 2021, when Nintendo officially announced the next Switch hardware revision - the Nintendo Switch OLED Model.

While some rumors surrounding the Switch Pro were likely referring to this less extreme upgrade, we have documented past rumors below regardless. Will Nintendo still have plans for a more powerful model? Let's dig through what has been said so far and find out.

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