The recent reveal of Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro is stirring the console scene, but it could imply a successful future for the anticipated, so-called Nintendo Switch 2, which has yet to be revealed and does not have an official name. With it being an upgraded version of the PS5, it is a mid-generation console that is pushing the capabilities of its predecessor. The next generation of Nintendo consoles appears to be around the corner as well, and considering the two may be a peek into the future of the console market.

The announcement of Sony's upgraded console came complete with the PS5 Pro's release date, specs, price, and preorder information. Besides the emphasis on impressive graphics, other aspects caught the attention of players, like its push for digital-only games with a disk drive that is sold separately. This brings questions about the comparison of console releases, with aspects of this new PlayStation already being criticized. With how much the console will retail for, the new console from Nintendo may be able to sway the market in its favor by default.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Will Probably Not Be $700

Nintendo Can Take Advantage Of The Console Market

With the hefty retail price of $699.99 USD, PlayStation fans were quick to revolt against the PS5 Pro. Looking into the future of console releases, the Nintendo Switch 2 will most likely not be in that higher price range. Due to this, when Nintendo reveals the next version of its beloved Switch with next-generation advancements, players are more likely to favor it more than the PlayStation 5 Pro. Nintendo will probably not need to put in too much effort into ensuring this bias, since Sony has already set that up.

The price tag is not the only element of the PS5 Pro that potential s are questioning. Other criticisms include the console straying away from physical games, with the hardware not including a disk drive. This will be sold separately if buyers want to use their physical PlayStation 5 disks. Another piece that will be sold separately is the vertical stand for the console, which is a small but strange detail of the PS5 Pro. Adding to the price for additional pieces that many believe should already come with the original console is also swaying favor toward alternatives.

The vertical stand being sold separately was previously done for the console's redesign, colloquially known as the PS5 Slim. Launch model PS5s came with a stand that holds it both horizontally and vertically.

Is It Fair to Compare The PS5 Pro and Nintendo Switch 2?

Nintendo Has A Brand-New Console, Sony's Is Just An Upgrade

These two consoles have separate market niches and hardware goals. The newly announced PS5 Pro is an updated version of the original PS5, being inspired by the current generation and making improvements to the present system Sony has made. The Nintendo Switch 2 is going to be an entirely separate console from the original, an anticipated new upgrade from the first Switch that was first released back in 2017. Despite the differences, people are sure to make comparisons between the two when considering purchasing a new console.

The future Nintendo Switch 2 will probably not have similar cutting-edge technology as the PlayStation 5 Pro, as the latter is intended to be the elite version of Sony's existing work. The Switch 2 will still be a huge upgrade in technology, since it has been 7 years since the original's release. The two are completely separate cases hitting the market, and there is a possibility that this will happen within a close timeframe. There is currently no confirmation of the date for the Nintendo Switch 2's reveal, but buyers are more likely to consider it over the PS5 Pro anyway.

Nintendo already has this advantage with the next generation. The announcement and release of the Nintendo Switch 2 will just need to go smoothly, and the company will inherit some good will by offering a cheaper console to keep that advantage. Sony has already tried to step in with its newest console, being met with immediate criticism. If everything goes positive for the Switch 2, the gaming scene will sing its praises while continuing to disapprove of the PlayStation 5 Pro.

The reaction to the announcement of the PlayStation 5 Pro has proved the internet's stance on console value and expectations. With rumors that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be announced sometime in the near future, the company can storm past Sony for the roll-out of the next consoles. Everything will have to go smoothly for Nintendo, as mes its entry into the new generation of the console war would be difficult with Sony's already carved path.

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