Nintendo’s new unreleased console has Nintendo lovers on the edge of their seats. With new hardware that is efficient, refined and reliable, the new console will make gaming more entertaining and as well as provide a new fresh experience for the younger generation.
“I think the release of the new switch isn’t going to have much success,” said junior Logan Upchurch. “It feels just like another cash grab and I feel like the switches we have already work just fine. Although I probably won’t purchase it, I’m hoping for a better worldwide system for playing with people who are far away and a better stylus.”
After a slick reveal video that Nintendo posted on Jan. 16, the new Nintendo Switch is expected to be released sometime this year. As far as new features that come with the new console, new improved joy-con controllers, a bigger display screen and a new kickstand have been added to the console. No specific details have been revealed, but expect more power from what’s likely to be an Nvidia chip, potentially longer battery life and possibly more storage. The new console will continue to have game cartridges but will not offer digital alternatives at the launch unlike other consoles such as the Xbox Series X|S and the PlayStation Five. There’s a Nintendo Direct on April 2, where the company will share more details about the new Nintendo Switch but until then the release date will remain undetermined. As far as games go for the new console, no games have been confirmed completely but some that have been listed along with the reveal video include “The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom,” “Mario & Luigi: Brothership and Lego Horizon Adventures.”
“I own a Switch Lite and I like to play on my switch when I’m mainly on a bus ride to a competition for color guard or if I’m just sitting and doing nothing,” junior Katy Schmitt said. “I feel like if the console reaches a certain audience or if it’s affordable for people it could be successful. If I ever wind up having the money for it I might purchase it if it’s not too expensive.”
