Ever since the unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2 during the latest Nintendo Direct presentation, an online uproar has ensued over several aspects of this upcoming handheld device. Upon disclosing its specifications, new games, and features like GameChat, two major concerns have emerged about the upcoming console: its game prices and the LCD screen.
Although specific details haven’t been disclosed yet, it’s clear that the LCD screen on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 boasts some notable enhancements compared to the OLED version of the initial Switch. Despite not offering the same deep blacks as an OLED screen, Nintendo contends that the system’s high refresh rate of 120Hz, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support, and High Dynamic Range (HDR) setup make it not necessarily a step backwards.
Nintendo Switch 2 LCD isn’t a downgrade
During a press conference held in New York, as reported by IGN, Nintendo’s Tetsuya Sasaki clarified that the progress in Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) technology ensures that gamers will not experience a decrease in quality when transitioning from an Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) screen.
Sasaki shared with the media, “There have been numerous progressions in LCD technology as it’s evolved, and here’s where we stand: We carefully examined the current technology and following thorough deliberation, opted to continue utilizing LCD.
Nintendo contends that elements such as 120Hz refresh rate and authentic HDR display set the LCD screen apart from, and in some aspects superior to, the OLED version of the original Switch. Previously, the LCD screen on the original Switch was perceived as less than ideal; however, Nintendo has made efforts to ensure that the LCD screen on the new model is a noteworthy improvement.
As a dedicated Nintendo Switch enthusiast, one aspect I’d love to see enhanced is the console’s handling of High Dynamic Range (HDR) in handheld mode. Although the initial OLED model boasted superior image quality compared to LCD screens at that time, it was incapable of delivering true HDR playback.
Despite the OLED model of Nintendo Switch, HDR compatibility wasn’t supported earlier, Sasaki explained. However, he added, we do offer HDR support now.
The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 boasts features such as DLSS support and hardware-accelerated ray-tracing, though Nintendo hasn’t fully detailed these yet. Regardless of whether the premium versions of Switch 1 games justify their high costs, the new device appears to be an upgrade from its 2017 predecessor.
To get insights on Nintendo Switch 2, delve into the explanation behind its inability to run all Switch 1 games. Furthermore, explore the introduction of Game Key Cards instead of voucher codes in brick-and-mortar outlets.
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2025-04-04 14:10