Nintendo is somewhat renowned for revising their hardware. Whether it be colour variations, improved specifications or special editions, Nintendo consoles never really see just one version of themselves getting released. Now some are speculating that the Nintendo Switch will be no different.
GameFaq member ORANGE666 spotted that Nintendo registered ‘HAT-001’ today. To make things a little clearer, Nintendo had registered ‘HAT-002’ quite some time ago which resembles a portable development version of the Switch console similar to the design of what we have today. And to put things into perspective, usually, Nintendo uses ‘001’ to signify a consumer console as it was used for the DS, 3DS and Wii U. The current retail version of the Switch is HAC-001 and the dock is HAC-007 so it wouldn’t be too surprising to see if this new registration points towards a revision or new colour of the Nintendo Switch.
It’s probably a small hardware revision, especially considering the supplier issues in the past.
If anyone tries to pull more from this than that then i’m surprised
It is more likely a color change or bigger battery or possibly more internal memory. It would be absolutely stupid for them to have a legit hardware change at this point where developers are just picking it up.
not if it’s a smaller physical package with the same internals like the 3DS has had- 2DS and 3DS XL are all the same hardware, just like the New 3DS, XL and 2DS are all the same hardware.
All I know is that if it’s a different colour I’ll buy it because I’m an idiot who has:
1) Very little self-control
2) Less sense with even lesser money
3) Because Nintendo.
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So you’re the one with the house of 1000 Joy-Con, Ambassador?
The naming of the different products seems to suggest HAT is the marker for the development SKU and HAC is the marker for the consumer SKU. All consumer elements (Joy-Con, Pro Controller, Dock, Power adapter etc. have this HAC marker. So the fact that this is a HAT marker in the model number/code suggest this is related to the EDEV unit or development in general.
Ah, just found out, HAT-001 is the SDEV developer kit. It probably wasn’t yet registered in Korea because Nintendo is limiting access to that dev kit (the one with debug functions and more). I thought it was strange already that the number was going down to 1 instead of up. This has nothing to do with a consumer version, let alone a revision.
HAT-001 is the SDEV kit.
HAT-002 is the EDEV kit.
Any revision is fine by me, cause I haven’t bought one yet. Internal memory especially I would like to see expanded.
I hope its a new Dock and New colored Docks and Switch consoles like Gameboy Colors
Just a new kickstand folks ;)
It sounds like a facelift is coming up, I hope by then it kills Xbox prompt
More console wars garbage I see.
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Nintendo Switch XL ?
Seeing Gruntilda inspired this comment..
I’d like to rock a new dock, that adds more juice to the moose. Ill take anything for that matter, but my wallets not getting any fatter…
I’ll see my way out..
Sounds fair.
Just because they registered it today doesn’t mean a revision is due in the next year. More than likely the Switch XL or New Switch with a Tegra X2 will happen in like 2020 or 2021
So a Switch XL with new JoyCon XLs? That sounds like a giant device and giant waste of shelf space.
Nah. X3 would be ready by then.
It is way too soon for a revision. It’s going to happen, probably more than once, but not just yet.
Only once for a home console.
When Iwata first revealed NX, he said they were going to have more form factors than before, so that means at least 3 total, as the NES, SNES and Wii all saw smaller versions, but only 2 form factors, Switch is going to see at least 3.
The 3DS has had a new entry once a year for its entire life! Not too early!
Its a special edition Switch with a new 2D Zelda game (its just a theory).
Color change or size isn’t necessary. What is necessary is a new processor chip (X2 or X3), new battery cell to double, almost triple the battery life if possible, built-in Microphone and maybe a camera or two.
They also don’t usually give new product numbers like this unless it’s major, and a new color isn’t major.
They’ll just name it “Switch Plus” or something.
It would cost too expensive for today standards.
Here’s an idea: Get rid of the dock/HDMI from it’s package. Bam. It’s $219.99 on the fly but with a new Tegra processor, mic/camera and battery, it’ll be $250. Still affordable.
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Maybe HAT-001 is a new Mario cap? I’m kidding of course. Regardless of what it really is, I doubt that they will be making a big revision on the Switch. It’s selling too well and has not been out long enough to warrant anything more then a new splash of paint. And with the Joycons coming in so many colors, I find a redecorated Switch also unlikely. Plus if HAT-002 was for a developmental version of the Switch, then HAT-001 may be another developmental product that we may not ever see.
However, I could be completely wrong and eating my words later, we’ll see.
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