A Super Nintendo Switch Pro release date? We'll get to all of that in a second, but after some data miners did some digging, resulting in a bit of a leak, there's some new information coming out regarding Nintendo's next plan of attack.

Video game consoles oftentimes see hardware upgrades during their lifespan. The PlayStation 4 especially follows this trend when Sony released the PlayStation 4 Pro following the console's first two iterations. Fans expected Nintendo to follow its groundbreaking Switch with a superior version of the console. Unfortunately, or fortunately, Nintendo decided to go a different direction with its Switch follow-up with the Switch Lite. Now, there's hope of a proper Switch upgrade that can maybe elevate this legendary console even further. The details surrounding the alleged “Super Nintendo Switch Pro” begs verification but it's certainly enough to build the hype for fans and players around the world.

Super Nintendo Switch Pro Leak

Gaming YouTube channel WhatCulture Gaming produces informative videos about what's going on and about in the gaming industry. The channel released a video about all the alleged goodies in store for the future of the Nintendo Switch. Additionally, the hosts stress that the numerous leaks regarding the rumored next Switch require verification. Persistent individuals have leaked ground-shaking console info in the past but leaks by default don't equate to fact.

The bulk of the Super Nintendo Switch Pro leaks stem from data miners fiddling with newer Switch titles. These individuals found a console profile for a separate piece of hardware that boasts both docked and handheld games. This means that the recently-released games have been prepared for a potential stronger console in the future.  Now that we know where some of this information could have come from, what does it mean for Switch gamers in the future?

Graphic Overhaul

The big takeaway from the bulk of the leaked information points towards the graphic upgrade of the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo hopes to elevate its console to stand against the next-generation consoles from Sony and Microsoft. The Super Nintendo Switch Pro allegedly supports output to 4K resolution, a brand new frontier for Nintendo.

Leaks point toward new Nvidia technology called DLSS which will allow the future Nintendo console to upscale to 4K without losing frame rate. The Nintendo consoles across history have always fell short of the latest resolutions. It remained the legendary companies glaring weakness but it could potentially be a thing of the past.

The implications of a 4K-capable Nintendo consoles vastly increase the potential title ports for the future. Currently, the Nintendo Switch features downscaled ports of famous games perfect for its 1080p docked and 720p handheld display. Stepping into the next realm of displays could mean another shakeup in the world of video game consoles.

Hoping For The Best

New features inspire hope and excitement for fans but Nintendo still has a lot to answer for with its current hardware. Hopefully, its next batch of gaming tech does away with the numerous headaches they cause. The primary issue Nintendo Switch owners continue to deal with remains the prevalent Joy-Con drift problem. No amount of beautiful graphics or stronger internal specs can overcome bad controllers. Ultimately, Nintendo needs to rectify this problem if it ever hopes to find success with the next Switch console.

Nintendo's first-party franchises remain its strongest asset so we can bet it'll continue to be the company's focus moving forward. Hopefully, we see new titles and tricks accompanying the vastly superior hardware of the future Nintendo Switch.

Super Nintendo Switch Pro release date and information

Nintendo first used the prefix “Super” when it released the follow-up to its immensely successful Nintendo Entertainment System. The SNES soared above and beyond its predecessor becoming one of the company's most beloved creations. Nintendo has repeatedly shown its proclivity towards shelling out multiple iterations of successful hardware. The Game Boy and the DS hardware saw an explosive number of iterations and upgrades in both of their lifetimes. Unfortunately, not all console sequels, handheld or otherwise, proved to be a monumental upgrade. Now, Nintendo plans an attempt at improving and elevating an already magnificent piece of technology.

The Nintendo Switch exploded in popularity following its 2017 launch. Additionally, it was supported by hard-hitting first-party titles that few other hardware developers could ever hope to challenge. Now, close to the transitioning of the console generation to its next natural step, Nintendo stands a chance of shaking the foundations of the industry once more.

Once again, all the information we have on the supposed Super Nintendo Switch Pro originate from leaked and data-mined sources. It would be wonderful if Nintendo truly goes above and beyond its already immense success but we need to take all leaked info with a grain of salt. Naturally, should these claims turn out to be the truth, prospective future Nintendo Switch owners have something great to wait for over the horizon.

Until the company announces it itself, coupled with this news still floating closer to rumor than confirmation, a Super Nintendo Switch Pro release date is likely a bit away from being announced.