4K Nintendo Switch Dev Kits Do Exist; Consumer Units Could Arrive On Store Shelves By 2022

Come 8 October, the Nintendo Switch OLED model will be available for purchase, first in the US. As its name implies, the new Switch will feature a new OLED display, but not one with the 4K resolution that many fans had initially expected. It’s a move by Nintendo that, frankly, surprised game developers and for a pretty damn good reason to boot: many of them say that they had developed their respective titles with Switch development kits that were capable of supporting 4K graphics.

According to Bloomberg, developers working at no less than 11 game companies confirmed that their teams were definitely in possession of 4K-capable Switch dev kits. The developers aren’t just small-time companies either; while they had asked not to be named, there is little doubt that several of them would be prominent studios and companies.

In light of the report, Nintendo responded to Bloomberg soon after, saying that its reports about the 4K Switch dev kits was merely “inaccurate” and did not elaborate on any of its statement any further. It also reiterated that it had no plans for any other Switch models beyond the OLED variant at the current moment.

Despite the refute, developers that claim that they are developing 4K titles for Switch, say that their games should be out sometime “during or after” the second half of 2022. If that is to be believed, then it is likely that a Nintendo Switch capable of 4K output would also be made available around the same time.

Sony WF-1000XM4 To Arrive In Malaysia Mid-July; Retails For RM1099

Sony has officially lifted the veil from the WF-1000XM4. As previously reported, the Japanese company officially launched the successor to the WF-1000XM3 that launched in 2019.

As per the official press statement, the WF-1000XM4 earbuds sport a new rounded, compact, and ergonomic design than before. Additionally, the earbuds feature Sony’s new V1 Integrated Processor that features a more advanced form of active noise cancellation. On top of that, the earbuds have a total of four noise sensor microphones; two on each earbud, tasked with hearing and analysing ambient noises.

As for the audio delivery, the WF-1000XM4 features what Sony a “newly designed” 6mm driver unit, along with a high compliance diaphragm to drive performance in low frequencies and enhance noise cancelling.

Like all Sony products, the WF-1000XM4 also supports Sony’s Hi-Res Audio Wireless and LDAC audio coding technology. On top of that, Sony has managed to cram in its DSEE Extreme audio upscaling technology into the earbuds. Oh, and it also supports the Speak-To-Chat feature, which pauses the music whenever they begin to speak or if an outside voice is detected.

On that note, it should come as no surprise that the WF-1000XM4 also supports Sony’s Adaptive Sound Control technology, enabling the earbuds to actively adjust the ambient noise levels, based on its surroundings.

The Sony WF-1000XM4 will be available from mid-July onwards and will retail at a recommended SRP of RM1099. Pre-orders for the earbuds are open starting today until 15 July. For those who choose to pre-order, do note that Sony will be bundling its earbuds with a Qi compatible wireless charging pad worth RM339, for as long as stocks last.