Nintendo’s New Console Launches March 2025 With OLED, Dual Chips, $400 Price

Nintendo's next-gen console arrives before March 2025, with rumors pointing to a January announcement and March launch, while production targets suggest only 650,000 units for month one.

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Could dual processors in both dock and handheld unit power Nintendo's mysterious new gaming machine, alongside the confirmed NVIDIA T239 chip?

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Nintendo confirms backward compatibility with current Switch games and Switch Online, while developers ready cross-compatible titles like Pokémon Legends Z-A and My Time at Evershine.

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Supply chain concerns drive conservative production numbers, sparking questions about possible launch shortages for eager fans.

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How will Nintendo's "Ounce" (codename) compete in today's evolved handheld gaming landscape while managing component shortages?

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