PS5 Pro Reveal Is Weirdly Incredible News For Nintendo Switch 2

The recent reveal of Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro is stirring the console scene, but it could imply a successful future for the anticipated, so-called Nintendo Switch 2, which has yet to be revealed and does not have an official name. With it being an upgraded version of the PS5, it is a mid-generation console that is pushing the capabilities of its predecessor. The next generation of Nintendo consoles appears to be around the corner as well, and considering the two may be a peek into the future of the console market.

The announcement of Sony's upgraded console came complete with the PS5 Pro's release date, specs, price, and preorder information. Besides the emphasis on impressive graphics, other aspects caught the attention of players, like its push for digital-only games with a disk drive that is sold separately. This brings questions about the comparison of upcoming console releases, with aspects of this new PlayStation already being criticized. With how much the console will retail for, the upcoming new console from Nintendo may be able to sway the market in its favor by default.

With the hefty retail price of $699.99 USD, PlayStation fans were quick to revolt against the PS5 Pro. Looking into the future of console releases, the Nintendo Switch 2 will most likely not be in that higher price range. Due to this, when Nintendo reveals the next version of its beloved Switch with next-generation advancements, players are more likely to favor it more than the PlayStation 5 Pro. Nintendo will probably not need to put in too much effort into ensuring this bias, since Sony has already set that up.

The price tag is not the only element of the PS5 Pro that potential users are questioning. Other criticisms include the console straying away from physical games, with the hardware not including a disk drive. This will be sold separately if buyers want to use their physical PlayStation 5 disks. Another piece that will be sold separately is the vertical stand for the console, which