Every tech blog on the planet seems to be covering the latest Switch news, so I thought I’d present it here as a quick-reference list:
- Nintendo announced a $200 “Switch Lite” that is handheld-only, with no HDMI output. I gotta agree with the internet on this one: It’s weird to think of a “Switch that won’t switch”: https://www.nintendo.com/switch/lite/
- The standard Switch seems to be getting a small upgrade, as a result of components going EOL (end of life). This most likely isn’t the rumored “Switch Pro” (it friggin better not be!), but just a small bump that may or may not increase performance: https://fccid.io/BKEHAC001/Letter/02-FCC-Class-II-Permissive-Change-Letter-4349995#download
EDIT: Looks like this update will result in better battery life, but no word on performance.
- 8bitdo announced a Switch controller that’s a cross between a SNES and PS-style with re-programmable buttons. It ships on August 7th and can be pre-ordered below for $50: http://www.8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-plus/
8Bitdo Sn30 Pro+ Bluetooth Controller Wireless Gamepad for Switch, PC, macOS, Android, Steam and Raspberry Pi (SN Edition)
$99.99Wireless Bluetooth, rumble vibration, motion controls, USB-C. Button mapping for system-changing accuracy and modifiable vibration Adjustable Hair trigger buttons plus 6 axis motion sensor Modifiable joystick sensitivity Customize your gaming experie... read more
(as of September 30, 2023 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
8Bitdo Sn30 Pro+ Bluetooth Controller Wireless Gamepad for Switch, PC, macOS, Android, Steam and Raspberry Pi (Black Edition)
Wireless Bluetooth, rumble vibration, motion controls, USB-C Button mapping for system-changing accuracy and modifiable vibration Adjustable Hair trigger buttons plus 6 axis motion sensor Modifiable joystick sensitivity Customize your gaming experien... read more
(as of September 30, 2023 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
