Nintendo Switch 2 will get PS4 Pro power, but with a limitation - media
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The new Nintendo Switch 2 console will have PS4 Pro-level performance, but only in docked mode. In portable mode, the power will be lower, at the level of the basic PS4.
According to the latest leaks from unidentified sources, which are being actively discussed on social media, the Nintendo Switch will operate at the PS4 Pro power level. Forbes writes about it , UNN reports.
Rumors about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console are growing, although the company traditionally refuses to provide any information about the Switch 2, making it clear that it will not speak before the scheduled presentation.
According to Forbes, citing an unnamed source, the Nintendo Switch 2 will operate at PS4 Pro power levels, which “is a significant leap from its current capabilities, which are stuck in the PS3 era.
But with regard to , it should be noted that the mode in which most people play Switch (meaning handheld mode) will not have the same capabilities - in line with the idea of PS4 Pro. The latter is to play on the console when it is connected to the dock, rather than in manual mode. This is supposedly close to the basic PS4.
Anyway, according to the information provided by the insider, the company is currently actively developing patches to optimize existing games for the new hardware. These updates, which are reportedly designed to improve resolution and performance, could debut alongside the console's trailer.
Rumors in social media discussions that flagship games (such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom) can run in stunning 4K resolution are becoming more and more persistent.
Recall
Nintendo has confirmed the compatibility of the upcoming Switch 2 console with games from the previous version. Sales of the original Switch have reached 146 million units since its launch in 2017.
