Nintendo
Nintendo firmly denies that the 4K Switch Pro console is under development
According to the news, Few large companies have come forward to deny the entire report categorically, but Nintendo did just that today.
According to The Verge, Nintendo issued a press release today, insisting that the information on the 4K version of the Switch Pro game console revealed by Bloomberg is completely incorrect.
Nintendo pointed out in a press release that Bloomberg “falsely claimed that Nintendo is providing game development tools for 4K-enabled Nintendo Switch” and insisted that this is “fake”. In addition, Nintendo stated that it does not have any plans for a new Nintendo Switch console, except for the minor revised OLED model that will be launched next week .
The DNS learned that Bloomberg did not delete the breaking news article, but only supplemented Nintendo’s response. The article quoted anonymous employees from 11 different game companies who said they had received development tools for 4K Switch game consoles.
The previously reported Switch Pro can be directly connected to the TV to output 4K signals, supports NVIDIA DLSS, and is equipped with a customized version of the NVIDIA Tegra Orin T239 chip.
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch global sales hit 110 million, set to break Sony PS4 record
According to VGChartz statistics, the total global sales of Nintendo’s console Switch reached 110 million, which is about to break the record of Sony’s PS4. And according to the current trend, the sales of the Nintendo console Switch may even exceed the highest sales in history created by the Sony PS2.
Statistics show that as of June this year, the total global sales of PS4 released in 2013 was 116.96 million units, while the total global sales of Switch released in 2017 has reached 109.8 million units, which is only 7.14 million units away from the current sales of PS4.
It is worth mentioning that June 2022 is the 64th month of the Switch release, while the 64th month of the PS4 release is February 2019, when the total global sales of PS4 were 93.75 million units. It wasn’t even until the 79th month of its release that Sony’s PS4 did not reach 110.2 million units sold, the Switch’s current sales.
In addition, the Switch has outsold the PS4 by 4.94 million units in the past year, and after the Switch’s 33rd month on sale, Sony’s PS4 has never outsold the Switch in a single month. Therefore, according to the current trend, it is only a matter of time before the total global sales of the Nintendo Switch will break the Sony PS4 record, and it may even reach 155 million units, surpassing the highest sales in history created by Sony PS2.
Games
Nintendo is introducing a new Switch Online tier that includes N64 and Sega Genesis games
Nintendo has publicly said that it has not forgotten that its retro gaming library includes more than NES and SNES titles. In this week’s Nintendo Direct, the company revealed that it would be bringing a new selection of Nintendo 64 classic games, as well as numerous Sega Genesis games, to its Switch Online subscription service.
These games will be available through a new subscription tier dubbed Switch Online + Expansion Pack, which will be offered in addition to the standard Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
When the new tier launches, the following Nintendo 64 games will be available on Nintendo Switch Online:
- Dr. Mario 64
- Mario Kart 64
- Mario Tennis 64
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
- Sin and Punishment
- Star Fox 64
- Super Mario 64
- WinBack
- Yoshi’s Story.
Play a selection of Nintendo 64 and SEGA Genesis games with #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack!
This new membership plan launches late October and includes all features of the base Nintendo Switch Online membership. Details on pricing, timing, and more will be shared soon. pic.twitter.com/BMArRe5Vg6
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 23, 2021
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Apart from that, the news that Sega Genesis titles will be coming to the Switch caught some people off guard. When the Expansion Pack is released, the following Genesis titles will be available on Switch:
- Castlevania: Bloodlines
- Contra: Hard Corps
- Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
- Ecco the Dolphin
- Golden Axe
- Gunstar Heroes
- M.U.S.H.A.
- Phantasy Star IV
- Ristar
- Shining Force
- Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- Streets of Rage 2
- Strider.
In addition to the games launching, Nintendo is also preparing to launch the two new controllers for game lovers – Switch-compatible wireless Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis controllers.
However, the company has not said anything about the specific date of launching and we have no idea when exactly they’ll be available but they’ll most likely be released around the same time as the Expansion Pack. Both of these gaming controllers will come at the cost of $50 and is available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.
Relive the glory days with authentic Nintendo 64 and SEGA Genesis wireless controllers. Both will be available for purchase for $49.99 each to any #NintendoSwitchOnline members. Stay tuned for more information to come. pic.twitter.com/MENafDLLRs
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 23, 2021