Nintendo's Next-Gen Plans: New Controller to Fix Drift, 2024 Console, Zelda Sequel Unlikely for Switch
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New Nintendo controller patent shows magnetic analog sticks, which could prevent joystick drift issues that have impacted Switch.
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Joy-Con drift is a prevalent issue with Switch, caused by wear on plastic circuit boards inside analog sticks. Nintendo disputes it impacts many units.
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Reports suggest Nintendo showed games running on new hardware at gamescom, with graphics comparable to PS5/Xbox Series X.
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Nintendo's next-gen console rumored to release in 2H 2024, with dev kits now distributed. May have LCD screen instead of OLED.
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Nintendo planning raft of 2023 Switch games, but new Zelda ruled out. Next Zelda likely for new console, unclear if Switch games will be backwards compatible.