Nintendo Switch 2O LED Is Quite Expensive

Nintendos upcoming Switch 2 will most likely be equipped with an LCD display. The screen should offer new functions such as HDR, VRR and 120 Hz. There are good reasons to do without OLED technology.

New rumors for the Switch 2 display

In less than two weeks on April 2, Nintendo will finally reveal new official information about his upcoming console. However, what is to be shown on the planned Nintendo Direct is still a secret. So you want to enable the fans to have a “more precise look” on the Switch 2. So there could be very new things about the hardware. Another leak now speaks about this and promises three clear upgrades for the console screen. As previously suspected, users also confirm “Secretboy” Famiboards (via Tweactown) that the Nintendo Switch 2 initially dispenses with an OLED display and instead relies on LCD technology.

The screen should still bring three essential advantages compared to the screen of the original switch. For example, refresh rates of up to 120 Hz, HDR (High Dynamic Range) and VRR (variable refresh rate) are to be supported, which can noticeably improve the gaming experience. Nintendo officially shows the Switch 2 in a video for the first time

The higher refresh rate of 120 Hz means a doubling compared to the current switch model. This means that games can be displayed significantly more smoothly, with the average minimal frame rate at 60 frames per second. This would be a significant improvement compared to the often criticized 30 FPS of the first switch. VRR technology also compensates for fluctuations in the frame rate and prevents disturbing screening.

Focus on competitive price

According to “Secetboy”, which had previously made correct predictions on the GPU performance of the Switch 2, the costs played a decisive role in avoiding OLED. The use of a technically upgraded LCD display appears understandable in view of the intensified competition. Because the handheld market has changed significantly since the introduction of the first Switch. For example, with the Steam Deck, which is now available from 400 euros, there is a powerful alternative.

Nintendo must therefore find a balanced middle ground between technical equipment and sales price. A survey among German gamers recently showed that the majority is not willing to spend more than 500 euros for the upcoming hybrid console. Therefore, it could be the right decision to rely on a cheaper LCD panel, which still offers noticeable improvements compared to the predecessor. Similar to the original switch, Nintendo could later submit a more expensive OLED variant at a later date.

New opportunities for game developers

The expanded display technologies open up additional options for game optimization. For example, VRR also enables 40-FPS modes, which offers more flexibility in the performance adjustment. HDR improves the color and contrast presentation without using many system resources. It may turn out in a few days whether the rumors for the display of the Switch 2 correspond to the truth.

However, they fit well in Nintendo’s strategy to only equip the console with minor improvements. The company had repeatedly emphasized this intention.