Nintendo is all set to launch the updated Nintendo Switch OLED on October 8. However, that hasn"t stopped speculations regarding a Switch Pro model with 4K gaming support. A recent report from Bloomberg claimed that third-party game developers including Zynga have access to Nintendo"s 4K development tools. Hinting at the initial development of a 4K Switch console, this news spread like wildfire, and eventually, the Japanese company had to step in to address the situation.
Nintendo Japan"s official Twitter account stated that Bloomberg"s report "falsely claims that Nintendo is supplying tools to drive game development for a Nintendo Switch with 4K support." In the following tweet, the Japanese company reiterated that it has no plans for any new model save for the Switch OLED.
A news report on Sept. 30, 2021(JST) falsely claims that Nintendo is supplying tools to drive game development for a Nintendo Switch with 4K support. To ensure correct understanding among our investors and customers, we want to clarify that this report is not true. (1/2)
— 任天堂株式会社（企業広報・IR） (@NintendoCoLtd) September 30, 2021
The latest update from Nintendo is going to be a bit disappointing for the fans who have no option but to make a "switch" to the latest PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X to experience 4K gaming. However, it is worth noting that Nintendo usually focuses more on gameplay experience rather than a mere visual upgrade. So, packing in more powerful hardware at this point may not align with its strategy.
Launched in 2017, Nintendo"s Switch still brings in strong sales numbers. Going by the figures from June, the Japanese company has moved over 89 million units of its Switch console. It has surpassed the lifetime sales of the Sony PlayStation 3 that sold around 88 million units. These numbers are expected to jump further with the launch of Switch OLED, which is priced at $349.99.