Is Nintendo really preparing a Switch Mini or Pocket?

When new generation Nintendo consoles ? The truth is that the Switch was released in 2017 anyway. Although we have encountered an OLED Switch in 2021, gamers have browsed the support a bit and the desire to have a more powerful version is increasing. It is not for nothing that all eyes are on a possible Switch 2 and rumors about it have been growing on the Internet for several months.

What if the Japanese manufacturer’s future console wasn’t what we expected? In any case, this is the opinion of the influencer and leaker Nash Weedle. In a series of articles X (Twitter)is showing Various patents filed by Nintendo and explains to him that they are designed for a purpose change mini, Microphone Or Pocket. Whatever its name, it’s a Portable version of Switch is more compact than Lite It was published in 2019. On what basis does the Internet user claim this?

A portable Switch smaller than the Lite version will be in preparation

First, it indicates a patent related to a patent. new cooling system. Nintendo explains that in a small device, “the space available to dissipate heat is limited.” The offered product exists to “provide improved heat dissipation to such an electronic device.” On this basis alone, we can well imagine that the system was designed to: Key2. After all, it may be more compact than its older sister. But it doesn’t end there.

In another patent, we see a device like this: L, R, ZL, ZR, Home and Capture buttons are positioned differently than on the Switch. At the level of the first 4, at the bottom edge of the last two. The object in question is clearly characterized as portable: “In order to make the portable game console more compact or to increase the surface area of ​​the screen, it is possible to improve the distribution of the buttons of the portable console”. In another diagram we see: slot for installing cartridgesIt shows that the possible console will not be digital only.

More surprisingly, a patent relates to: positioning the screws holding the front and rear shells of the console. There we can read the desire to make the device in question smaller and explain that this will make it possible to do it in a better way. personalize the console by applying a sticker It is less uncomfortable than screws, for example. In the same vein, the so-called Nintendo Switch Mini will also be integrated magnets to attach cases. This is also a way protect consoleThis probably favors a version we would prefer. Carry often and everywhereand therefore causes damage more easily.

The existence of a future Nintendo Switch Mini should be approached with caution

“Miniaturization,” “compact,” “smaller”… The resulting patents actually mention qualifiers that could be applied to the “pocket” version of the Nintendo Switch. But, All this information should be approached with caution.. For console manufacturers (and others), we know this: Filing a patent for a product does not mean they are actively working on developing that product.. Most of the time it’s about protecting an idea that may or may not ever see the light of day.

The idea of ​​such a portable console sounds appealing, but what about the Switch 2? This device? Another ? Will they both come out at the same time? Why shouldn’t all these suggestions apply to Switch 2? Finally, There is no mention of strict measures. “Smaller” could very well mean “a centimeter or two smaller than the original Switch.”

There are many question marks and therefore it is necessary to be careful.. Nash Weedle certainly believes so, even going so far as to give its predictions along with a release date and retail price: 16 February 2024, €149. That’s for sure.

Change Mini/Pocket predictions
– Launch 16.02.24
– Consola reducida tamaño de bolsillo
– The plug protector is quite y pon con imanes
– Tapas of different collection models
– Various color models
– Maximum battery life 12 hours
– Accept cartridges
– RRP €149 pic.twitter.com/1cnP1L1In5

— Nash Weedle “Analyst of Leaks” (@NWeedle) 28 November 2023