Nintendo’s next-gen console codenamed “Hawk”? There are rumors that the performance is similar to PS4 and that it also supports ray tracing.

At present, with the release of Nintendo Switch, game consoles that can enjoy both TV mode and handheld mode will continue for a while (・∀・)

Nintendo’s next generation machineRumors are flying around, but this time they are new

Code nameorperformance

Information seems to be pouring in on billboards abroad.

In recent years, a portable gaming computer called “Steam Deck” has become popular.

I’m curious as to how Nintendo’s new game console (･ `ω ･ ´) will be characterized

Nintendo’s next-gen console codenamed Hawk? Is there a development kit available?

Having a next-generation machine that Nintendo himself announced is developing.

Starting from that, there are various rumors about Nintendo’s next generation consoles, but this time,

Code name

information about.

Nintendo Switch is also named “NX”, but what is Nintendo’s next generation console?

hook（HWK）

It seems it was said.

Translated into Japanese, it means “hawk”.

By the way, Nintendo’s next generation machine

development group

It is distributed to each game company, codenamed

HTW

It’s like… what does this mean?

It implemented the same functions as Nintendo Switch. What about compatibility?

And in this rumor, Nintendo’s next generation machine

Nintendo Switch 2 (Switch 2)

Like I said, it was implemented on the Nintendo Switch

TV mode
portable mode

It is said that this gameplay will also be implemented on Nintendo’s next generation hardware.

In addition, it is said that “new functions” will be implemented, but this is still unknown.

At present, just like Nintendo Switch, the main unit also has a display,

7-inch 1080p OLED screen

It is said to be certified, and when it comes to playing in TV mode

4K 30FPS

It is also said in this rumor that he will conform to it.

By the way, I’m curious about Nintendo’s next generation machine

Is it compatible with Nintendo Switch

So, although this is not mentioned in this rumor, Nintendo’s next-generation console

game card

It appears that it has been adopted, and the shape of the game card

a little wider

It is said (･ `ω ･ ´)

If this story is true, I’m a little worried about how this difference in shape might affect her.

The performance of Nintendo’s next generation console is the same as that of the PS4. Is it Raytracing compatible?

and Nintendo’s next generation console

performance

This rumor also talks about … almost

About PS4

(・ ∀ ・)

This SoC is made by NVIDIA after the Nintendo Switch.

It has 16GB of RAM, with 2GB for the operating system, 10GB for games, and 4GB for swap.

This will

Fast load times

In addition to becoming

Ray tracing

It will also be said to be compatible with ray tracing…but that said ray tracing won’t be of much use.

Well, the specs may be slightly inferior to Steam Deck, but…

Well, I’m a little worried about how to express Nintendo’s work if it can be played with PS4 level performance (･”ω･´)

twilight

So this summary…

・ Nintendo’s next generation machine (Nintendo Switch 2) will be codenamed Hawk (HWK)?
・ It appears that development kits (HTW) for Nintendo’s next-generation hardware are distributed to every game company.
・ Like Nintendo Switch, you can enjoy TV mode and mobile phone mode. In addition, new functions are expected to be implemented.
・ Adopt “7 inch 1080p OLED” for the main body?
・ Supports 4K 30fps in TV mode?
The size of the game card is said to be slightly larger than that of the Nintendo Switch.
・ Will Nintendo’s next-gen machine be as good as the PS4?
・ It looks like the loading time will be faster and it will also support ray tracing.

It was an article.

By the way, in this rumor it is Nintendo’s next generation machine

It is scheduled to be released in the second half of 2023

It was also said.

From Nintendo’s point of view, the transition from the Nintendo Switch to the next-generation console is

One of the big challenges

I was wondering when to put it in (・ ∀ ・)

Nintendo Switch sales are dropping, and the lineup of titles is getting smaller.

Or will it be in 2024, or even later… I can’t wait for the official announcement!