Nintendo Switch Discussion

I guess this is big enough to post on here about..? A new Nintendo Switch model will come out Mid-August for the same price of $299. Other than a fairly large increase in battery life and a few new joy-con colors coming out at the same time, there’s nothing new to it.

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Source Edit: Like niconii said, it should be noted that this won’t be sold next to the original model of the switch, but is instead replacing the original model entirely. Also, I’ve been getting SO many YouTube recommendations for tech channels talking about the new model, and I finally watched one https://youtu.be/dwHZ7Sz1-wY. Although it doesn’t say so on the official page, it does seem like the newer model also has a slightly brighter screen, as well as more accurate color. In the video they did a few tests on the screens, so it seems fairly reliable. In the image the new switch is on the bottom.

I guess this is big enough to post on here about..? A new Nintendo Switch model will come out Mid-August for the same price of $299. Other than a fairly large increase in battery life and a few new joy-con colors coming out at the same time, there’s nothing new to it.

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Wow. Based on the info, I might get this instead of a switch. ^{if I want to raise that much without a job lol}

I guess this is big enough to post on here about..? A new Nintendo Switch model will come out Mid-August for the same price of $299. Other than a fairly large increase in battery life and a few new joy-con colors coming out at the same time, there’s nothing new to it.

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Wow. Based on the info, I might get this instead of a switch. ^{if I want to raise that much without a job lol}

wasn't the switch lite already announced though?

I guess this is big enough to post on here about..? A new Nintendo Switch model will come out Mid-August for the same price of $299. Other than a fairly large increase in battery life and a few new joy-con colors coming out at the same time, there’s nothing new to it.

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Wow. Based on the info, I might get this instead of a switch. ^{if I want to raise that much without a job lol}

wasn't the switch lite already announced though?

This isn't the Switch Lite. It's just a Switch with more battery. It's not a smaller switch with all the good stuff removed that also happens to have improved battery life.

To clarify a bit, this "new Nintendo Switch model" thing just means that eventually, when you buy a regular Switch, you'll get a slightly improved model with better battery life, instead of the launch model. It's not going to have a new name or anything, they're just replacing the original model. The box might not even be marked any differently.

To clarify a bit, this "new Nintendo Switch model" thing just means that eventually, when you buy a regular Switch, you'll get a slightly improved model with better battery life, instead of the launch model. It's not going to have a new name or anything, they're just replacing the original model. The box might not even be marked any differently.

Cool. I thought they would release it as a 'New Nintendo Switch' or something. Thanks for clarifying.

. . .The box might not even be marked any differently.

Supposedly, it will be marketed the same but will have a new box design differentiating it from the launch model. If not, you'll still be able to check the device's serial, located both on the unit and the box.

. . .The box might not even be marked any differently.

Supposedly, it will be marketed the same but will have a new box design differentiating it from the launch model. If not, you'll still be able to check the device's serial, located both on the unit and the box.

cool

Finally get to see code running in FUZE for the first time https://twitter.com/FUZEArena/status/1158711596417519618 (comments added by me)

screen = { gwidth(), gheight() } 'why isn't this one function?

points = [ 'so it seems like { ... } is a vector type, and .x and .y are the first 2 items. I assume .z is the third, and maybe .red/green/blue/alpha exist for colors?
	{ screen.x / 2, screen.y / 5 },
	{ screen.x / 5, screen.y - screen.y / 5 },
	{ screen.x - screen.x / 5, screen.y - screen.y / 5}
]

mp = points[0]
mpCol = { 0, 0, 0, 1 } 'all these color variables aren't actually used anywhere

colours = [
	{ 1, 0, 0, 1 }, 'colors are just 4D vectors, in RGBA order I assume
	{ 0, 1, 0, 1 },
	{ 0, 0, 1, 1 }
]

loop
	num = random( 3 )
	dist = ( points[num] - mp ) / 2 'vector operations
	mp += dist
	circle( mp.x, mp.y, 4, 16, red, false ) 'for some reason circle uses x,y instead of a vector
	for i = 0 to len( points ) loop 'strange exclusive end for/to loop...
		circle( points[i].x, points[i].y, 3, 16, gold, false ) 'I think the args are (x, y, radius, ??, fill, border)
	repeat
	update() 'appears to also do VSYNC
repeat

I guess this is big enough to post on here about..? A new Nintendo Switch model will come out Mid-August for the same price of $299. Other than a fairly large increase in battery life and a few new joy-con colors coming out at the same time, there’s nothing new to it.

Non-related complaint

_{My cereal got soggy while typing this :[}

Source Edit: Like niconii said, it should be noted that this won’t be sold next to the original model of the switch, but is instead replacing the original model entirely. Also, I’ve been getting SO many YouTube recommendations for tech channels talking about the new model, and I finally watched one https://youtu.be/dwHZ7Sz1-wY. Although it doesn’t say so on the official page, it does seem like the newer model also has a slightly brighter screen, as well as more accurate color. In the video they did a few tests on the screens, so it seems fairly reliable. In the image the new switch is on the bottom.

Apparently this new model will use Sharp IGZO displays, which is apparently a big deal (I don't know anything about them) which could explain the better color and brightness. Also interestingly, the battery life improvement doesn't come from a new model of battery, but a new main board. The new board is a lot more energy efficient, but the battery is the same. Something similar was done with the Lite.

cool

Id get a new switch for the screen if it can coexist with my existing. If its like the 3ds where ya gotta transfer and ya lose the source, i can wait.. ud e en tolerate a ps4 non primary, primary type of system.

All I have to say is, the model 3 Switch looks much better than the first two models.

Wait, this is the THIRD model?

Yep! Nintendo released the second model without any announcement to fix a hardware exploit. That's all it did. Clearly not something that needs announcing.

All I have to say is, the model 3 Switch looks much better than the first two models.

Wait, this is the THIRD model?

Yep! Nintendo released the second model without any announcement to fix a hardware exploit. That's all it did. Clearly not something that needs announcing.

Any way to know which model I have? Not planning to install homebrew on it any time soon, just curious.

All I have to say is, the model 3 Switch looks much better than the first two models.

Wait, this is the THIRD model?

Yep! Nintendo released the second model without any announcement to fix a hardware exploit. That's all it did. Clearly not something that needs announcing.

Any way to know which model I have? Not planning to install homebrew on it any time soon, just curious.

I don't think so but the second model was released around July 2018-ish so if you bought your switch after then it's probably a model 2 switch

All I have to say is, the model 3 Switch looks much better than the first two models.

Wait, this is the THIRD model?

Yep! Nintendo released the second model without any announcement to fix a hardware exploit. That's all it did. Clearly not something that needs announcing.

Any way to know which model I have? Not planning to install homebrew on it any time soon, just curious.

I don't think so but the second model was released around July 2018-ish so if you bought your switch after then it's probably a model 2 switch

Got mine in 2017, so I guess I have model 1. Wish there was an easy way to upgrade, sounds like early owners are getting gypped here.

All I have to say is, the model 3 Switch looks much better than the first two models.

Wait, this is the THIRD model?

Yep! Nintendo released the second model without any announcement to fix a hardware exploit. That's all it did. Clearly not something that needs announcing.

Any way to know which model I have? Not planning to install homebrew on it any time soon, just curious.

I don't think so but the second model was released around July 2018-ish so if you bought your switch after then it's probably a model 2 switch

Got mine in 2017, so I guess I have model 1. Wish there was an easy way to upgrade, sounds like early owners are getting gypped here.

My brother also got his in 2017, so yeah. And Ima have a model 2 times upgradeder or something when I get one :)

If you are curious what model of switch you have, https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-informations-by-serial-number-read-the-first-post-before-asking-questions.481215/ is useful. Some switched sold much later than June 2018 still are the original version: mine was bought in December 2018 and still was hackable/had the original hardware.

It's actually unclear if the IGZO displays will go into the new revised model launching soon, or if there will be a "pro" model on the horizon. The verdict is currently out.