Nintendo Switch Stock Update, News & Predictions: Mini Switch Might Replace 3DS in Near Future

by Amrin Shaikh / Apr 20, 2017 04:26 AM EDT

Nintendo has facilitated its online site for those who couldn't reach out the retail stores. The Nintendo Switch Gamestop site was upgraded with a Gray Joy-Con bundled with "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild," "Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove," and "Snipperclips." The US fans can own their favorite gaming console at an exclusive amount of $444.99.

Along with online stores like GameStop, Amazon and Nintendo's official UK site are also updating new units for the gaming console. The fans can check out for the pre-purchased process for buying Nintendo Switch. Although Nintendo has increased the production of Switch, there is an ongoing demand for the gaming console.

Fortunately, Nintendo is also expected to launch a mini Switch which can be more portable, light and easy to operate for children. An analyst at Citigroup Inc. has predicted that Nintendo has to release a mini Switch earlier than expected. The current Switch hardware is too big to offer a comfortable and portable experience to all age group.

Furthermore, the Analyst even suggested that Nintendo Switch Mini would be a dedicated portable device. There are lots of advantages of launching small gaming consoles. Smaller gaming consoles are lighter and easier for small hands to grip comfortably. Analysts even predicted that a mini Switch can even replace Nintendo 3DS in near future.

As the prediction of Nintendo Switch Mini is trolling the Internet, so do the features. The Nintendo fans can expect their mini gaming console with a 5-inch HD display and without Joy-Con detachable controllers. The device is even expected to have massive 32GB of RAM and is predicted to be available for around $199 easily.

The device is also expected to have 6 hours of battery life, and 720p resolution. The Nintendo Switch mini might not be a hybrid hardware like the Switch, but it could be similar to Sony's PlayStation Vita. The analyst even predicted that Nintendo might release the gaming console in 2019.