I don't see what the big deal is even. Developers can just continue using the same tooling, and just target a higher graphics budget. Surely Nintendo isn't so crazy as to introduce some backward incompatible changes?
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Nintendo essentially rebranded the GameCube for 3 console generations, I assume they'll do the same with the Switch. Don't expect anything better than a slightly out of date Android tablet by the time it comes out. This is great for devs though.
Judging from the leaks, it looks like it will be more inline with Steam Deck capability as opposed to a leap forward in computational power.
The Steam deck is a leap forward in capability IMO.
A leap forward from the Switch, yes. I think they were saying the “Switch 2” will not be a leap forward in the general sense of what’s available.
With a good portion of its capability hamstrung by abstraction layers. That said, Switch 2 doesn't look to be a 4k device when docked.
I played Hogwarts Legacy on my Steam Deck at 4k upscaled from like 480p or something. I think it was upscaled to 1080p with FSR 2.0 then again to 4k with FSR 1.0. It was like watching a slideshow of impressionist paintings set in the English countryside.