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Monday, 22 March 2021 13:48

New Nintendo Switch Will Reportedly Use Nvidia Graphics Card Chip

Written by Liana Ruppert

While Nintendo has yet to confirm anything surrounding the next Nintendo Switch model (a model many are dubbing the Nintendo Switch Pro), a new report suggests that the next iteration of the hybrid platform will include Nvidia technology.

In a new report by Bloomberg's Takashi Mochizuki and Ian King, sources close to Nintendo have confirmed to the site that the new Switch model will house Nvidia graphics card chip technology for better graphics and higher levels of performance. According to the source, the new Switch model will support Nvidia's DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) for better rendering. This is in addition to previous reports of an upgraded OLED display for an even crisper visual experience.

Also included is that the new Nintendo Switch iteration will house better CPU and improved memory, a natural evolution for any upgraded piece of hardware. Nintendo has yet to comment on the recent months of speculation. Game Informer has reached out to the company for a response.

The Nintendo Switch has done incredibly well since its launch in 2017. With a promise for more third-party support than ever before, a good portion of the gaming community had doubts about what Nintendo was offering following the Wii U's failure to meet expectations. Those doubts were quickly assuaged when the Big N came out of the gates swinging with news of hit AAA games from studios like Bethesda on the hybrid platform.

To this date, the Switch continues to exceed expectations in terms of sales and performance. That success continued with the Nintendo Switch Lite, a smaller and more colorful version of the portable platform. The next step is to go bigger with this reported Pro system, though when it will be revealed is anyone's guess. With March quickly coming to a close and the E3 time period just around the corner, it's possible a full reveal will be in the coming months through a special Nintendo Direct. However, at this time, that is all just educated speculation.

When do you think we'll see the next model for Nintendo Switch? What are you hoping the company implements into the next evolution of its hardware? Sound off with your hopes and predictions in the comment section below!

[Source: Bloomberg]

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Monday, 22 March 2021 11:24

Nintendo Switch Pro Will Include New Nvidia Tech | Game Rant

Written by Chris Davenport

Industry insiders have all but confirmed a new Nintendo Switch Pro that offers an increase in power for the new portable console.

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Monday, 22 March 2021 02:56

Old Interview Reveals Nintendo's Miyamoto May Have Been Thinking of Wii Concept in N64 Era

Written by Jonathan Ammerman

An interview from 1999 reveals that the ridiculously popular Nintendo Wii may have been in the works for years by Miyamoto and Nintendo.

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Sunday, 21 March 2021 17:03

New Wireless Animal Crossing Nintendo Switch Controller Drops Next Week

Written by Liana Ruppert

A new Animal Crossing Nintendo Switch controller drops later next week and brings with it the iconic Nook aesthetic for those longtime lovers of the simulator franchise.

The new controller is a third-party peripheral from PowerA and is a wireless gamepad that works on both the Switch standard and Switch Lite platforms. It has two mappable advanced gaming buttons, and embedded anti-friction rings for better thumbstick control. The controller also features Bluetooth 5.0 technology and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that promises up to 30 hours of a charge, as well as specific ergonomics designed with comfort in mind:

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The latest Animal Crossing peripheral is officially licensed for Nintendo Switch and the Lite version. For those a little worried about the quality of third-party companies, the controller itself also has a two-year warranty, which can be explored here.

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This isn't the first time PowerA has done an Animal Crossing nod with a designed controller. Its Nook family-specific design was a huge hit before this more simplified version. Instead of representing actual characters, the latest iteration opted for a more generalized look with the instantly recognizable leaf icon emblazoned on the front.

The newest Animal Crossing Nintendo Switch controller is available to pre-order now for $49.99 and is expected to ship on April 1, 2021. You can also see even more designs, including controllers for K.K. Slider, Isabelle, and more on the official PowerA website.

While not everyone celebrates it, Easter is just around the corner. An Animal Crossing-themed controller could be the perfect addition to any basket planned!

What are your thoughts on the latest Animal Crossing Nintendo Switch controller? What other designs would you like to see PowerA tackle next for the Big N's hybrid console? Sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below. Isabelle would want you to.

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