New Nintendo Switch Pro Coming Later This Year, Can Play 4K

Nintendo Switch Pro is coming very close.

It has long been rumored that a new Nintendo Switch Pro model, that the powerful Pro version of the handheld console will have the same graphics power as the PS5, has many Nintendo Switch fans delighted. A recent rumor suggests that the new Nintendo Switch Pro model may be officially launched by Nintendo later this year. This new version will have a 7-inch, 720p OLED screen, but when paired with a TV, the Switch Pro will be said to be able to play games in 4K ultra-high resolution.

While Nintendo recently said that it doesn’t plan to announce a new Switch model “any time soon,” Bloomberg technology journalist Takashi Mochizuki now reports that sources familiar with Nintendo’s plans have already reported that sources familiar with Nintendo’s plans have not announced a new Switch model. says that the company is planning to announce the rumored new Switch Pro model later this year. According to a report by Bloomberg, the new Switch will be equipped with a larger 7-inch Samsung 720p OLED display, and Samsung said it will begin mass production of this screen in early June. Mochizuki writes: “The displays are expected to be delivered to assemblers around July.”.

Sources claim that in addition to packing a larger OLED display than current 720p LCD screens, Nintendo’s new Switch model will also support gaming in 4K resolution in docking mode. Whether this is achieved through the use of NVIDIA’s DLSS upscaling technology is not mentioned. “Nintendo has decided to use an OLED panel for the new Switch Pro model i, a cheaper but less flexible alternative to the type commonly used for smartphones.”

People close to Nintendo’s plans told Bloomberg that the purpose of launching the Switch Pro at the end of the year is to increase demand for the Switch during the holiday period, which the pandemic caused a sales boom such as: Animal Crossing and Mario Kart. The Switch also celebrated its 4th anniversary with the launch title Breath of the Wild, so there’s bound to be an upgraded version coming out.

This is extremely exciting for current and future Switch owners, and this rumor will only lead to more speculation about when the Switch Pro will release. It seems that this new model will have better graphics and reduce game load time compared to the current Switch on the market. The improved battery life should also help enhance one of the Switch’s strongest points: it’s portability, allowing players to play away from their homes for longer. However, as Bloomberg points out, 720p to 4k is a huge step forward, and the developers have had problems getting the games to work for both handheld and docked versions.

Of course, some might argue that a new Switch model isn’t really necessary right now. While the Switch loses to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X in terms of visual fidelity, the graphics don’t really make the Switch popular. The Switch’s true strength lies in its portability and robust library of games that take advantage of its unique hardware. Even if Nintendo does release a more powerful version of the Switch, chances are, it might not even lead to more impressive titles.