Nintendo Switch Pro Cancelled Because It Could Not Keep Up With Competitors

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With the recent release of the Steam Deck and the array of features it sports, including 4k graphics, it makes sense that previous fans of handheld console gaming would switch over. Unfortunately, this would also mean that other handheld consoles like the Nintendo Switch and PSP handhelds are now up against significant competition in this industry. This is one of the reasons behind the decision to discontinue the production of the Nintendo Switch Pro. It is due to the lack of specs that could be included to better the console. But what will the company do instead?

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The Nintendo Switch, released in 2017, has since become outdated, especially if you compare the device to other products such as the Steam Deck and even cell phones designed specifically for mobile gaming. Because of this, fans are offered an underwhelming gaming experience. The updated OLED version was released in 2021, but a new device would have to be developed if Nintendo is interested in keeping up with the current technology.

On a podcast called Digital Foundry, John Linneman spoke about the Nintendo Switch Pro and its cancellation. According to the video game enthusiast, he had spoken to multiple sources within the company and gathered that a mid-gen update would be planned for the Switch. After talking to some developers, it was concluded that the project was cancelled due to the demanding upgrades it would require. This means that fans were right in expecting the Nintendo Switch Pro device as there was an upgrade in production. Unfortunately, though, after much internal debate, the project was terminated.

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