Did the Famous Nintendo Game Director Just Confirm the Next Switch Console?

Published 11/17/2022, 8:21 AM EST

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Nintendo offered a great console in the Switch when it first released more than five years ago in 2017. The popularity of this product has reached to an exponential level, thanks to some of the best games launched for the device so far.

But what’s the next big plan of Nintendo after the Switch? Is it already working on a new hardware? While this question doesn’t seem to have an answer yet, it looks like famous game director Shigeru Miyamoto may have just teased a major hint regarding the future.

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Shigeru Miyamoto indirectly reveals that the next Nintendo Switch successor might be on its way

The next year will mark the sixth anniversary of the ongoing Switch device. Yes, it’s still selling well and setting new records for the Mario maker but it’s time for the Japanese giant to move forward. While the developer and publisher hasn’t come out with an official announcement yet, for the new hardware, there are several clues lying around that hardcore fans should notice.

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For example, Shigeru Miyamoto, the celebrated game designer and director for Nintendo recently revealed some crucial information regarding a new Nintendo hardware. Although he didn’t mention it by name, he left an obvious hint for everyone to think about.

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According to a translation by ResetEra, Shigeru Miyamoto mentioned several points while talking about the future plans of Nintendo going forward. Touching upon the topic of a possible new device, he said this: “Nintendo’s strength is in creating new games. With new hardware, we would like to propose unique games that cannot be realized on existing hardware.”

Just the fact that the director is openly discussing about the next hardware is quite amazing and surprising at the same time. Does that mean fans are in for a major treat, soon? Is the new Nintendo Switch successor on its way?

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One thing is certain that according to Mr. Miyamoto, there are some games that are in development right now for a new console. So that they will perform with their full potential on that platform. What are your thoughts regarding the possibilities of the new Switch? Let us know in the comments down below.

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Mintu Tomar is an eSports author at EssentiallySports. After completing his bachelor's in Philosophy, he has followed his passion for covering news as a budding journalist. He lives and breathes video games and is a die-hard Call of Duty fan.
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