Here’s Why Nintendo Switch 2 Being as Powerful as PlayStation 4 Would Not Be a Bad Thing

Published 06/29/2023, 1:52 PM EDT

Once again, the rumors of a Nintendo Switch successor have started dropping. It is exciting to know for a fact that this console might not be very far away from its reveal anymore. The biggest hint is that Nintendo’s CEO himself discussed a successor during a recent investor call.

Other than that, a recent rumor has suggested that this console would be way more powerful than the current one. It is said that it will be almost as powerful as the PlayStation 4. Is it a bad thing, though?

Is the Nintendo Switch’s successor being as powerful as the PlayStation 4 a bad thing?

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Currently, everyone claims that the Nintendo Switch is grossly underpowered. There’s no doubt about it either; the console is indeed underpowered. It plays most games at sub-1080p resolution, and most of them are always stuck at 30FPS. Some newer games, even the first-party ones, even go below that every now and then, which is not a good look for a flagship device.

And that is why, fans and gamers everywhere have been aching for a successor for a while now. Nintendo has released devices with minor upgrades, such as batteries and a better display, but they have ignored the demands for a real successor.

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A recent statement from Nintendo’s CEO suggests it might not be very far from launch. This new console would be launching sometime next year, and it appears it would be as powerful as a PlayStation 4.

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Many fans see this as a negative, but they forget the fact that this would be a handheld console, one as powerful as a PlayStation 4 is nothing to scoff about. This is a console that flawlessly ran generation-defining titles such as Ghost of Tsushima and Doom Eternal.

Imagine being able to play Doom Eternal and even The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at 1080p or even 2K at a locked 30 or 60 FPS. This would surely be a dream come true for many fans, and that console would be able to do that flawlessly.

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The power of a Nintendo console should rarely be compared with its competition given the suitable circumstances and in all fairness, its power should be measured according to the titles that it is expected to run.

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Rohit Sejwal is a veteran eSports writer at EssentiallySports, with a passion for gaming that has been fueled by over a decade of experience in both playing and writing about games. His deep understanding of gaming and its finer nuances is evident in his engaging and insightful coverage of eSports. With a Masters degree in Science in film-making, Rohit brings a unique perspective to gaming, viewing it as a perfect blend of science and art.

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Here’s Why Nintendo Switch 2 Being as Powerful as PlayStation 4 Would Not Be a Bad Thing

Is the Nintendo Switch’s successor being as powerful as the PlayStation 4 a bad thing?

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