Many Nintendo fans have been eagerly awaiting the reveal of the long-rumored Switch Pro. This alleged device has been leaked many times, and rumors really ramped up over the last few months as The Wall Street Journal reported it would be revealed around E3. A few weeks later, Nintendo has instead revealed the “Nintendo Switch OLED Model,” which is noticeably lacking in extra power or 4K support. So what does this mean for the possibility of Switch Pro and the future of Switch hardware in general? Let’s dig in.
Where did Switch Pro come from?
First of all, it’s important to note that the rumors surrounding this newly-announced console weren’t entirely incorrect. In fact, most of the details were spot on. For months now, Bloomberg and other sources have been saying that Nintendo was working on an upgraded Switch with a 7 inch OLED screen. The model was expected to go into production this summer and launch in October. And all of that is true! Yet the OLED model is most certa