The successor to the Nintendo Switch has yet to be officially revealed, but recent discoveries suggest that it could be hitting the market in the first few months of 2024. An influential Chinese manufacturer, PixArt, renowned for providing components for previous Nintendo consoles, hinted at a new gaming console release from a Japanese company that hasn't launched a new system in years, with the expected release date set for early 2024.
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PixArt's Revelation and Strong Indications
According to reports from Notebook Check and MoneyDJ, PixArt's latest financial report revealed its involvement in supplying parts for the new console from the Japanese company. While the report doesn't explicitly mention the next Nintendo Switch, all signs point to it, as Nintendo is the only Japanese company that fits the description of not having released a new system in years, effectively ruling out Sony.
Supporting Hints from Other Manufacturers
Further reinforcing the possibility of an early 2024 release for the Nintendo Switch successor, Hongzhun, a metal cases manufacturer, also recently disclosed its anticipation of increased sales in the latter half of the year due to Nintendo's plans to introduce a new console in the first quarter of 2024.
Nintendo's Secrecy and Developer Activity
Although Nintendo has remained tight-lipped about the upcoming console, President Shuntaro Furukawa previously asserted that no new hardware would be released before the end of the current fiscal year, ending on March 31st, 2024. However, the distribution of devkits to select developers indicates that more information about the highly anticipated console could be revealed soon.
Switch Successor Arrives in 2024
With its official announcement yet to come, the anticipation and excitement surrounding the upcoming console continue to build. From Chinese manufacturers to Microsoft court documents, it seems very clear we will be getting a new Nintendo Switch successor in early 2024.
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