I think we all know that patents don’t usually mean anything and aren’t an indicator of a product actually coming to launch, but what do you all think of a potentially smaller, more portable Switch?
the thought of even smaller switch controls makes me hands cramp just thinking about it.
You can get slightly smaller - but same size controls - by making the joycons be permanently attached, but not a lot. if you shrink the display the controls gotta come in with it
Don’t have a massive amount of confidence in nintendo hardware design for controllers these days unfortunately
Semi related but for my switch and switch oled I have this grip thing that attaches to it in handheld making it shaped like a wide traditional controller. Makes playing in handheld for more than a half hour so much more enjoyable
If that’s not built in to this I can already feel my hands being extremely sore
I’d just like a wider grip for the joy-cons when detached and playing docked than the one provided, to make it as wide as a pro controller or other traditional controller, but I haven’t found any. Don’t count too much on any Switch 2 controller grip being any wider, though, in Nintendo’s eyes they’re still mainly a children’s toy company and will design their hardware primarily sized for children. I get cramps using even the DS and 3DS.
I got crams when I was younger even on my 3ds when I was in middle school
My timing might be off with these events but yeah they’re not comfortable deceives
I fucking hate the switch controllers. I loved the wii, and I think Nintendo sucks now. The wii controllers are better in every way, including their actual ability to track motion.
Worked fine for the 3DS, not everyone has large hands.
I’m not saying your experience is invalid, but the 3DS was well known for being uncomfortable to use
Fair, I do think it does show that there might be a market for it though.
Hmm… the issue with a smaller Switch invariably means a smaller battery. Also, the Joycons are quite small as it is.
It’ll probably sell, as Switches are wont to do, but I wouldn’t see myself in the market for one, were I in the market for a new Switch,
Take it the other way. Bigger form factor, better display and processor, make it play a wider platform of games… oh wait that’s my Steam Deck.
Switch Nano. Size of a pack of gum and I will hang it from my keychain.
Switch Nano. Size of a pack of gum and I will hang it from my keychain.
NGL, the Gameboy Micro is an absolutely amazing piece of hardware.
I loved my micro. I especially liked all the faceplates you could swap out and customize with.
Man, even though you didn’t actually mention it, reading your comment and seeing all the words so close together, I really want a Steam Deck Nano.
Remote play first device with a focus on portability and first party support from Valve. I feel like the market for that is probably too small for Valve to bother, but I’m so down for that.
I think the steam deck is as nano as I’d ever want it. It’s perfect for my (rather large) paws and it’s still light and portable. My Switch makes my hands hurt after an hour so I mostly use it docked.
I can see them diverging again with a beefy next get one (aka switch 2), but then also introducing a nano switch. The only issue I think is if they are both introduced at the same time and only the switch 2 can play switch 2 games (and is backwards compatible) and the nano could only play switch 1 games, then consumers will be confused.
Will that be confusing? Nintendo released the Game Boy Micro (only plays Game Boy Advance cartridges) after the DS (DS and GBA cartridges). I don’t think too many people were confused.
To avoid confusion, Nintendo should name their next system something other than Switch 2, Switch Next, or something else with Switch in the name. Then again, I cannot understand the Xbox naming convention is a bit nonsense but no one is out rioting in the streets.
The New Switch U XL
I’ve never really cared about Xbox, and tbh I don’t even understand what the newest one is supposed to be called anymore. They really “Wii U’d” hard with the last few names.
Took me a while to understand the difference between all the recent Xboxes. I hate their naming scheme!
Xbox One = base unit, released in 2013. Equivalent to PS4.
Xbox One X = mid-gen upgrade, released in 2017. Equivalent to PS4 Pro.
Xbox Series S = lower-tier current-gen console, released in 2020. No PS equivalent.
Xbox Series X = higher-tier current-gen console, released in 2020 alongside the Series S. Equivalent to PS5.
Even people that have one of these can’t tell me which it is
Switch 2 is a clear sign to consumers that it’s not a Switch, which is the issue they had with the WiiU. I think Nintendo will be too scared to risk a repeat of that honestly. I could see a Nano getting a name like Switch Pocket or something similar. But Switch Next is a bigger risk
No, please no. They should stick with just one. They don’t have enough output to split into two consoles.
Sorry, the best they can do is a New Super Switch U Nano 2/3DS
So an even worse Switch? How about no.
Switch DS let’s goooo
A pocket sized Switch, supporting the current library of Switch games, would be a must buy, for me. Especially if it folds to protect it’s own screen.
If it comes out and doesn’t leverage my existing game library, I’ll probably just keep buying games for my HyoerMegaTech Pocket, instead.
Having a pocketable game console again would be nice. I’d probably get a switch nano if it’s the size of like a PSP, 3dsxl, or something.
An official Nintendo version of the Retroid pocket flip would actually be pretty sweet.
I just want to find out what this Super Switch that’s ostensibly coming out next year is all about
I would love a portable that fits in my pocket again. I know people argue the Switch is pocketable, but it comes with a bunch of compromises. Sure it can fit in a pocket, but it isn’t comfortable. Plus the screen is exposed makes me hesitant to put it in there (Give us GameBoy Micro style faceplates, and I’m fine with the exposed screen). The worst part though is the vents on the system. Those are begging to eat lint up. A potential Switch Micro would need to address all of these. It might need a significantly more power efficient chip, which would reduce batter size constraints, and allow it to run cooler, removing the need for a fan and vents.
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