Revolutionary Leaks Point to Upcoming Nintendo Console Release
New clues hinting at the release of a next-gen Nintendo console have surfaced online, signaling an exciting development for gaming enthusiasts As the rumors around the successor to the Switch begin to taper off, these latest findings have fans eagerly anticipating what's next from the popular gaming brand
Recent reports have added to the growing speculation that Nintendo is gearing up to release a new gaming console. A job listing posted online has provided further evidence to support these rumors, although the details remain somewhat unclear. This news follows earlier leaks from industry insiders who shared possible specifications for the rumored Nintendo Switch successor. Fans of the popular hybrid console are eagerly anticipating news of a new release, and it appears that their hopes may soon be realized. In fact, one of Nintendo's manufacturing partners has already confirmed that a new console is currently in the works.
A job listing for an embedded system developer has recently emerged from Japan, and it provides some informative clues about a potential new Nintendo console. The ad is seeking a senior engineer to support a "famous game company" based out of Kyoto in finalizing work on a "next-generation console." While the listing doesn't definitively name Nintendo as the company in question, it's highly likely since they are the only contemporary Kyoto-based company with a track record in console development. The job ad was originally spotted by ResetEra user orzkare.
The job requirements listed in the ad suggest that the console is moving closer to release, as they include tasks such as "handling post-release defects" and "adjusting requirements from customers." This aligns with a report from early May that predicted the new console would not launch before spring 2024 but is progressing well. With the potential release only 12 to 18 months away, Nintendo would be wise to start planning for late-stage design adjustments based on customer feedback and logistics related to warranty fulfillment, among other considerations mentioned in the job listing.
Despite rumors dying down during the pandemic, talk of a new version of the Nintendo Switch persists. A trusted insider recently hinted that a new model could be released in 2023. However, the job listing that has surfaced does not seem to be related to this potential Switch revision. The listing refers to next-gen hardware, a term that does not apply to the Switch Lite or Switch OLED.
