During the pandemic, Nintendo’s stock skyrocketed and annual sales forecasts increased in early February – and Bloomberg is now releasing insider information about a new version of its successful Switch console.
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With its video game console Switch, Nintendo has a model of success in the market: Since the beginning of sales in 2017, almost 80 million devices have been launched to the public. During the pandemic, sales figures increased dramatically again, which may be partly responsible for the fact that fiscal year 2021 is expected to end with a new sales record. Contrary to the expectations of many Nintendo fans and investors, Nintendo may have taken the strong demand for the video game console as an opportunity to plan a new Switch release: Bloomberg reports on the launch of the new Switch later this year, citing the company information privileged.
New switch model with better display?
The news agency reported that “people familiar with the plan” have leaked to Bloomberg that a new key should appear on the market before Christmas. People will talk about enlarging the screen to 7 inches, and the screen should be equipped with 720p resolution and Samsung’s OLED technology.
Bloomberg quotes Yoshio Tamura, co-founder of the display consulting firm DSCC, as follows: “An OLED screen will consume less battery and have greater contrast and possibly faster response times. […] Show. “There may also be graphics resolved in 4K if the switch is connected to the TV.
Samsung plans to mass produce and ship monitors starting in July
According to Bloomberg, “people with knowledge of the plan” want to remain anonymous to protect themselves. However, they report that Samsung plans to start producing the corresponding monitors in June – on a large scale: about 1 million units will be produced per month. Deliveries of goods to Nintendo are expected to begin in July. This should allow a new transformer to hit store shelves before the holidays.
Nintendo must assert itself against Microsoft and Sony
The reason for the launch of the new Switch may be the success of last year – in terms of competition with Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox. “[Eine] The premium version of the Nintendo console with OLED screen and 4K graphics support for the 2021 holiday season could take the company’s sales beyond consensus for the fiscal year ended in March 2022 and extend the life of the Switch for many more years. ”Matthew Kanterman and Nathan Naidoo, analysts. They were received by Bloomberg.
Nintendo and Samsung officials declined to comment on the alleged plan. Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa announced in February that there will be no changes anytime soon.
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