New Switch

Most gamers prefer to purchase their consoles new whenever possible; however, a used Nintendo Switch is a great option if the console is in good working condition. On eBay, you can find a used Nintendo Switch for sale, and if you shop carefully, your used console might come fully equipped so that you can start playing. On the target Nintendo Switch, launch Animal Crossing: New Horizons using the user that you transferred and select “I’m Moving!” from Timmy and Tommy’s menu. Select “Yes, I have!” when asked if you have already sent a transfer request, and choose “Start the Process” to search for the transfer request and confirm the selection. Newest Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con - 6.2' Touchscreen LCD Display, 32GB Internal Storage, 802.11AC WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1 - Blue and Red. Nintendo is allegedly set to reveal a new model of the Nintendo Switch with a bigger Samsung OLED display later this year that will be able to output 4K ultra-high definition graphics when in. As for the new Switch model, Bloomberg said it's due to release in the second half of 2021. It may feature a larger, better screen and 'upgraded graphics' for when it's plugged into the TV.

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Rumors about an upgraded Nintendo Switch are heating up. As more credible rumors and reports about what fans have colloquially deemed the 'Switch Pro' come out, its launch seems more plausible than ever. Nintendo's successful hybrid console is already proof that portability, affordability, and classic franchises can go just as far as cutting-edge graphics, but this update could bring the system up to snuff with at least the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Here’s everything we know about Nintendo's rumored Switch Pro console since multiple reports from Bloombergin March 2021 revealed that the console is in development and coming sooner than we thought.

The Switch has sold more than 79 million units since its March 2017 release. Nintendo even released a handheld-only version of the console in 2019. Launching a new version of the system in 2021 would only keep that momentum going.

While Nintendo has yet to say a word about its plans for the gaming system, fans have been calling this rumored upgrade the “Nintendo Switch Pro” ever since initial reports about the alleged console update were first published in 2019.

Months of reporting from places likeThe Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg, as well as international trade publications like Nikkeiand Digitimes, have given gamers an idea of when the Switch Pro might arrive and what improvements it’ll come with.

When is the Nintendo Switch Pro release date?

The Switch Pro hasn't even been officially announced, so there's no release date yet. A lot of rumors are pointing to a fall 2021 release, though. In a report from March 23, 2020, Bloomberg directly confirms that Nintendo is planning this new Switch model for “the year-end shopping season.”

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A January 2021 If this is the Nintendo Switch Pro, then the system itself may not be too far off.

Another Bloomberg report from March 2021 claimed that Nintendo struck a deal with Samsung to use their 7 inch 720p OLED and that production will start in July, which makes a 2021 release seem plausible. A third Bloomberg report from August 2020 also said that Nintendo will release it “along with a lineup of new games.

With titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2and Bayonetta 3 in the pipeline, it'd make a lot of sense to launch those alongside a more powerful system this fall.

Whenasked about the Nintendo Switch Pro's likelihood of releasing this year, analyst Candice Mudrick of Newzoo tells Inverse that 'Nintendo would be able to sell the upgrade to its dedicated audience that wants to enjoy Nintendo first-party titles looking as good as they could be,' if it launches this year. 'It would allow Nintendo to stay in the wake of Sony and Microsoft's new generation of consoles,' she said.

Nintendo released the Switch on March 3, 2017 in a bit of a scramble after the abysmal reception of its previous Wii U console. That gamble paid off when the Switch became one of the company's best-selling systems, and it has effectively given the company more freedom as to when it might release a Switch Pro.

Nintendo appears to be waiting until later in the year when new games like Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl launch to release the upgraded console. We won't know for sure until Nintendo confirms the Switch Pro.

How much will the Nintendo Switch Pro cost?

As the system has not been revealed, no price for it is known just yet. Still, some analysts theorized a price when speaking to Bloomberg for its March 23 report. “$349.99 will increase the value proposition of the device, but I still think Nintendo can drive strong demand even at $399.99,” Bloomberg Intelligence’s Matthew Kanterman guessed.

The handheld only Switch Lite is $100 cheaper than the current $299 model. It’s not clear whether Switch Pro is a replacement for the original or a premium version that will be sold alongside it.

Games journalist Jeff Grubb tweeted speculation in August 2020 that the Switch has become so popular that the company could begin incrementally upgrading it, like Apple's iPhone, instead of wiping out the console for a brand-new design like it did moving from the Wii to the Wii U.

If it replaces the 2017 Switch, this new console could adopt the $300 price tag the console carries now, also leading to a reduction in the cost of the regular Switch. But the upgraded console could be priced anywhere from $50 to $100 more to account for improved specs and features.

The lineup could end up looking something like:

• The Switch Lite: $199.99
• The First-Gen Switch: Currently priced at $299.99. This could see a discount, remain the same price, or be discontinued depending on Nintendo’s plan for the Pro.
• The Switch Pro: Premium price of $399.99, or could take the first-gen’s place at $299.99.

Once again, this is pure speculation as we won't know the pricing for sure until Nintendo decides to officially unveil the new console.

Nintendo Switch Pro expected features and specs

There have been plenty of rumors claiming to reveal what Nintendo has in store for the Switch Pro, and Mochizuki's August 24 report has shed light on the two most likely improvements: 4K-docked resolution and juiced-up computing power. Like the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X mid-generation upgrades, this upgraded system wouldn't fully replace the Nintendo Switch.

Instead, it would give players an opportunity to experience games at a higher resolution and frame rate. Bloomberg's report is backed up by the aforementioneds OLED screens when in handheld mode. This screen will have better contrast and response time and consume less battery than the current screen, according to display consultancy DSCC's Co-Founder Yoshio Tamura.

The Switch Pro will also reportedly have better battery life and cooling capabilities. Combined, these demonstrate an improvement that's more on par with the jump from PS4 to PS4 Pro, rather than PS4 to PS5.

If this information holds any weight, Nintendo could be trying to make up for the power the original Switch would lack compared to the PS5 and Xbox Series X. That means Nintendo fans might soon be playing iconic games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey at crisp 4K resolution, though Bloomberg’s report states that DLSS might only work on games specifically updated to support it.

The Nintendo Switch Pro is reportedly planned to be released in 2021.

Creates a new virtual switch on one or more virtual machine hosts.

Syntax

Description

The New-VMSwitch cmdlet creates a new virtual switch on one or more virtual machine hosts.

Examples

Example 1

Creates a new switch QoS switch, which binds to a network adapter called Wired Ethernet Connection 3 and supports weight-based minimum bandwidth.

Parameters

Specifies whether the parent partition (i.e.the management operating system) is to have access to the physical NIC bound to the virtual switch to be created.

Runs the cmdlet in a remote session or on a remote computer.Enter a computer name or a session object, such as the output of a New-CimSession or Get-CimSession cmdlet.The default is the current session on the local computer.

Specifies one or more Hyper-V hosts on which the virtual switch is to be created.NetBIOS names, IP addresses, and fully qualified domain names are allowable.The default is the local computer.Use localhost or a dot (.) to specify the local computer explicitly.

Prompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet.

Specifies one or more user accounts that have permission to perform this action.The default is the current user.

Specifies whether this cmdlet enables teaming for the virtual switch.

Specifies that IO virtualization is to be enabled on the virtual switch to be created.

Specifies whether this cmdlet enables the packet direct path through the virtual switch.The default value is $False.

Specifies how minimum bandwidth is to be configured on the virtual switch.Allowed values are Absolute, Default, None, or Weight.If Absolute is specified, minimum bandwidth is bits per second.If Weight is specified, minimum bandwidth is a value ranging from 1 to 100.If None is specified, minimum bandwidth is disabled on the switch - that is, users cannot configure it on any network adapter connected to the switch.If Default is specified, the system will set the mode to Weight, if the switch is not IOV-enabled, or None if the switch is IOV-enabled.

Specifies the name of the switch to be created.

Specifies the interface description of the network adapter to be bound to the switch to be created.You can use the Get-NetAdapter cmdlet to get the interface description of a network adapter.

Specifies the name of the network adapter to be bound to the switch to be created.You can use the Get-NetAdapter cmdlet to get the interface description of a network adapter.

Specifies a note to be associated with the switch to be created.

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Specifies the type of the switch to be created.Allowed values are Internal and Private.To create an External virtual switch, specify either the NetAdapterInterfaceDescription or the NetAdapterName parameter, which implicitly set the type of the virtual switch to External.

Shows what would happen if the cmdlet runs.The cmdlet is not run.

Outputs

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Microsoft.HyperV.PowerShell.VMSwitch