The Nintendo Switch Successor, the next-gen console, may launch as early as the first quarter of 2024, according to recent reports.
Rumors surrounding the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch successor have taken the gaming community by storm once again.
Speculations have surfaced online, suggesting that the release of the new console might be closer than expected. According to new reports, a Chinese investment website has indicated that the upcoming Nintendo Switch successor could be launched in the first quarter of 2024.
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Nintendo Switch Successor to release in Q1 2024
A recent rumor circulating on the web suggests that the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch Successor might be released sooner than expected.
According to the Chinese investment website MoneyDJ, the second half of the year is anticipated to witness increasing sales for Hongzhun, a manufacturer of metal cases, as a result of Nintendo’s intentions to release its new console in the very first quarter of 2024.
MoneyDJ’s statement suggests that the upcoming Switch successor will be released in the first quarter of next year. The Chinese financial news site discussed the sales of a handheld component manufacturing factory, stating, “Nintendo plans to launch the Switch in Q1 next year.”
The following is the translation of the statement on the website:
“In addition, although the overall momentum of game machines this year is mediocre, with the traditional peak season coming in the second half of the year, game machine shipments are expected to increase compared to the first half of the year, and Nintendo plans to launch the Switch in Q1 next year.”
The factory mentioned in the report is believed to be responsible for creating thermal modules for handheld consoles and is likely involved in the production of Nintendo’s next-gen consoles. The machine translation also refers to the next console as “Switch,” adding to the ambiguity surrounding its name.
However, the statement does not clarify whether it refers to the traditional calendar year or Nintendo’s fiscal year. It’s worth noting that Nintendo has explicitly stated to investors that it has no plans to release the Switch successor during the first fiscal quarter of next year. It is more plausible that commercial manufacturing will begin during the first quarter, with the console potentially launching shortly after the quarter ends.
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Other facts supporting Nintendo Switch Successor’s release in Q1 2024
Dev Kits Distributed to Studios, President’s Q&A Session
While Nintendo has not officially confirmed any release windows for its next console, reports indicate that dev kits for the Nintendo Switch Successor have been sent to various studios worldwide. Several developers, including an unnamed Spanish studio, have reportedly received these dev kits to start working on next-gen titles for the upcoming console.
Increased PR Talk and Potential Release Window
Additionally, in a recent Q&A session, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa discussed how users can transition to the unannounced Switch successor. The company aims to enable a seamless transition for players by allowing them to use their existing Nintendo accounts, similar to the methods used by Xbox and PlayStation consoles.
There has been an uptick in PR talk regarding the upcoming console, particularly among developers. Ubisoft’s CEO previously revealed that Nintendo advised the company to launch “Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope” on the Switch’s successor. These statements, combined with the distribution of dev kits, suggest that an official reveal may not be too far off.
Also, President Furukawa stated that no new hardware would be released before the end of the current fiscal year, which concludes on March 31st, 2024. While it remains unclear whether the next console is a continuation of the Switch or an entirely new flagship product, previous rumors have indicated a release window of 2025-2026.
However, based on official statements, the Q1 2024 release window for the Nintendo Switch successor likely refers to the actual first quarter of that year.
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As with any rumors, it’s important to take the information with a grain of salt until Nintendo officially confirms the Nintendo Switch Successor release date. Nonetheless, with dev kits already in the hands of developers, it seems that an official announcement could be on the horizon. Nintendo fans eagerly await further details on the highly anticipated successor to the beloved Switch console.
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