The Switch Pro didn't come out last year. Instead, the Switch OLED dropped, resulting in much fan disappointment. Make no mistake, the prettier and larger screen is great, as is the price tag. However, with the Switch getting more ports from hardware-heavy games, fans can't help but wonder if it needs a mid-cycle upgrade to keep up. Because of this, rumors about a Switch Pro never seem to die even after Nintendo denied the existence of the long-rumored console. Then again, it doesn't help that more "legitimate" info keeps on pouring.
For example, earlier this year, Nvidia seemingly "leaked" details about the Switch Pro. Now, a since-deleted tweet by the industry analyst, Serkan Toto, saying "Summer 2022, Pro time indeed," suggests that Nintendo will reveal the Switch Pro soon.
Obviously, we'd all love to see a Switch Pro. We know that Nintendo is worried about releasing a successor to the Switch. By releasing a more expensive $400 Switch Pro variant, Nintendo will delay the need for a successor. At the same time, multiple consoles will do an excellent job boosting the sales of the Switch family. It's already en route to beating the PS4 in units sold and we wouldn't be surprised if the Switch Pro will give it a huge boost for a legitimate run at the PS2's record of 155 million at the top spot more likely.