Red Dead Redemption: Nintendo's Next Console Set to Make Gaming History

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The upcoming Red Dead Redemption Switch port could potentially pave the way for a Red Dead Redemption 2 port on a future Nintendo console.

The controversy surrounding the absence of a PC version and the considerable price of the Red Dead Redemption re-release has emerged. However, gamers who exclusively play on Nintendo consoles may find a reason to rejoice as they could potentially have the opportunity to experience the game. The performance of Red Dead Redemption 2 on the current Switch hardware is uncertain, but there is potential for optimization if Nintendo's future console proves to be more powerful, enabling enhanced handheld functionality for the game.

While no official announcement has been made, it is highly likely that the upcoming release of Red Dead Redemption on the Nintendo Switch could pave the way for a potential port of Red Dead Redemption 2 on Nintendo's next console. Since its initial launch in 2010, the original Red Dead Redemption has only been available on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. However, this will change later in the month as the highly acclaimed open world western game will be released on both the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

Although there were rumors of a remake or remaster, fans will instead receive a nearly identical version of the original Red Dead Redemption on both the PlayStation 4 and the Nintendo Switch. The absence of a PC port and the rather high price of $49.99 have sparked controversy regarding the re-release of Red Dead Redemption. However, gamers who own a Nintendo console may be more forgiving and excited about the opportunity to play this beloved western game.

Plus, there's a possibility that this Red Dead Redemption Switch port is setting the foundation for Red Dead Redemption 2 to be available on a future Nintendo console. It's common knowledge that Nintendo has an upcoming console in development, although its details have not been disclosed to the public yet. Speculation suggests that the next Nintendo console will debut sometime in 2024, but information regarding its features remains scarce. Nevertheless, it is reasonable to anticipate that the next Nintendo console will be more potent than the Switch, enabling it to support more resource-intensive games.

The Switch has achieved impressive feats, successfully running games like The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on its relatively outdated hardware. However, it seems unlikely that Red Dead Redemption 2 would run smoothly on the Switch, which serves as both a home console and a handheld device. While a Cloud version could potentially make it possible, it is not an ideal solution for bringing Red Dead Redemption 2 to a Nintendo console. On the other hand, although the game is not officially verified on the Steam Deck, it is already playable on the handheld platform. It would be fantastic to see the open world epic optimized for a handheld system, provided that Nintendo's next console offers similar functionality to the Switch.

The power of the upcoming Nintendo console remains uncertain, but one can expect it to be at least on par with the PS4 and Xbox One. If that is the case, it is not unreasonable to imagine that Red Dead Redemption 2 could be released on the next Nintendo console. Nintendo gamers will be well prepared for this, as they have already had the opportunity to experience the original Red Dead Redemption and its Undead Nightmare expansion on the Switch.

The Switch received many ports from other platforms, and it's likely that Nintendo's next console will have a similar experience. It's possible that the Switch 2, or whatever it's called, will have ports of recent games that may be challenging to run on the original Switch. However, this is purely speculative, and Nintendo fans will have to wait and see what unfolds. In the meantime, they can look forward to the Switch port of Red Dead Redemption, which is set to release on August 17 along with the PS4 version.