Two new Switch models are now in production, suggesting Nintendo could be set to introduce them soon, according to aWall Street Journal report.
Citing people said to work onNintendo’s supply chain, the article claims one of thenew Switch modelswill be similar in appearance to the existing one but more powerful, while the other will be a cheaper version with a new look.
A Nintendo spokesman declined to comment on potentialSwitchhardware revisions, but analysts told the WSJ they expect Nintendo to sell the cheaper Switch model for $200 (the current one retails for $300).
Nintendo hopes to maintain strong Switch sales momentum ahead of the launch of next-gen consoles from rival platform holdersMicrosoftandSony.
Microsoft revealed newProject Scarlett detailsduring its E3 briefing on Sunday, including plans to release the console next year alongsideHalo Infinite, while Sony is also tipped to launchPlayStation 5in 2020.
The WSJ article also claims Nintendo has moved some Switch production out of China to Southeast Asia in a bid to limit the impact ofproposed US tariffs on Chinese-made products, including game consoles.
