Nintendo Aiming for a 2024 Release of Next Console, According to Reports

Talk of a successor to the highly successful Nintendo Switch is gaining momentum, with reports suggesting that Nintendo may be targeting a 2024 release for its next major piece of hardware. Development kits for the new console have reportedly been sent to “key partner studios,” and multiple sources indicate that the final product could hit the market in the second half of 2024. This timing is believed to prevent the stock shortages that affected the launches of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2021.

While specific details about the console are currently scarce, it is rumored that the new hardware will feature an LCD screen rather than an OLED screen. This choice is likely an effort to keep costs down. The console is also expected to support physical media in the form of cartridges and offer portable gameplay with its own built-in screen.

Backwards compatibility information is still limited at this point, but Nintendo has previously expressed a desire to transition as many Switch users as possible to the new console. Therefore, it is highly likely that backward compatibility will be included to facilitate this transition.

What’s Next for Nintendo?

It remains to be seen what exactly Nintendo’s next major hardware will bring to the table. Are you excited about the possibilities? Leave a comment below to share your hopes and dreams for Nintendo’s upcoming console.

[source videogameschronicle.com]