A new report on Nintendo Switch Pro has left Nintendo fans concerned about Nintendo’s intentions for the console and what its release might mean for those on the standard Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite. Depending on the report you are reading, Nintendo is releasing the Nintendo Switch Pro, or the Super Nintendo Switch as it is sometimes referred to, sometime later this year or early next year. So far, Nintendo has not validated any of these reports with any kind of confirmation or even a hint of a new and more powerful model of the best-selling console.
That said, it looks like the console may be more of a technical leap than an overhaul. According to the latest report from a trusted variety, the console will have a larger screen and be able to play games in 4K. If that sounds like a pretty considerable bump, it is because it is, but it can come at a cost to those who don’t update.
According to prominent Nintendo insider “NateDrake”, who was one of the first to publicize the updated console and its features, there will be games made for the Nintendo Switch Pro that are not available on the basic Switch and Switch Lite.
“There will be some exclusives selected, especially from third party partners,” said the source. “It may not be a large number of them, but I know at least one.”
Unfortunately, that is all that the insider discloses. There are no further details or specs, and although they suggest that this won’t be a major concern for Switch players, there is enough here to make many concerned about losing games. While the number may be limited at launch, you expect it to grow. And, of course, to some extent, this is inevitable, but the Switch is only four years old and the Switch Lite is even newer. In other words, it would be quite a relentless turnaround to wait for switch owners to update to play every game that reaches the ecosystem.
All of this said, for now, all of this is information of the unofficial type. Although the source in question has proven to be reliable in the past, this does not mean that none of this should be considered constant official information.
At the time of publication, Nintendo did not comment on this report and the speculations it created in any capacity. This is unlikely to change, but if it does, we will be sure to update the story accordingly.