General
Will Nintendo release a dedicated, non-Switch ecosystem 'Pokémon' console (handheld or home) before the end of 2028?
A gaming prediction on the launch of a new, niche hardware platform from Nintendo or The Pokémon Company.
34 total votes
Analysis
Pokémon Console: Stepping Away from the Switch?
This prediction is about a dedicated *Pokémon*-branded device, separate from the main Nintendo Switch family (including the anticipated 'Switch 2'). Examples would include a return to a specific Pokémon Mini or a unique dedicated handheld.
Unified Ecosystem Focus
The overwhelming 'No' vote is rooted in Nintendo's business strategy. After the failure of the Wii U/3DS split, Nintendo has focused entirely on the unified Switch/hybrid ecosystem. Introducing a dedicated, niche console would cannibalize sales and confuse the market. Given that The Pokémon Company and Nintendo are highly successful with mainline *Pokémon* games on the Switch, there is virtually no commercial reason to develop a separate, non-hybrid piece of hardware by 2028.