Rumor: Nintendo’s Next Console Targeting Release In Second Half Of 2024, Dev Kits Sent To Key Partner Studios

For the past few months, rumors have been circulating about a potential successor to the Nintendo Switch, which many speculate could release as early as next year.

Now, a new batch of rumors have surfaced courtesy of VGC, who reportedly spoke with several sources ” with knowledge of Nintendo’s next-gen console plans”. According to these sources, Nintendo is targeting the second half of 2024 to release its next console, which will have the following attributes:

• Development kits have already been sent to “key partner studios”
• The console will have a portable mode, just like the Nintendo Switch
• Could launch with an LCD screen instead of an OLED screen to lower costs, which could balance out the higher amount of storage required for higher fidelity games.
• Will support physical games via a cartridge slot, same as the Nintendo Switch
• Release timing would ensure there is enough stock to avoid the manufacturing shortages previously faced by PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series.

As with all rumors of this nature, we caution readers to take them with a grain of salt. We will be sure to report back once we hear more in the future.

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