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Nintendo Switch 2 Reportedly Has A "Very Poor" LCD Display, With No Real HDR & Elevated Blacks

The Nintendo Switch 2 is now available, and early reports suggest that the console/handheld hybrid has a "very poor" LCD display.

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Neonridr10d ago

every person who has held one said the screen looked really good. So take this for what it is I guess.

Sciurus_vulgaris10d ago

I own an original Switch. The screen looks and feels cheap when compared to many phones and tablets. Overall the Switch 1 felt cheaply made in terms of build quality when compared to competing consoles. Thus, I wouldn’t be shocked if the Switch 2 looks and feels cheaply made when held or seen in person.

Neonridr10d ago

many phones and tablets that cost like $1500? You mean my LG OLED has a better screen than my Switch OLED?

you don't say.. please tell me more.

andy859d ago

@neon in fairness it doesn't have to be expensive to have a quality screen. The portal screen is fantastic and its $200

Neonridr9d ago

@andy85 - and it's LCD with no HDR, no VRR, and no 120Hz support.

andy859d ago

I'd rather it actually look great than any of those. 60 to 120hz is negligible and im a PC gamer. Always ramp up visuals and lock at 60. and HDR in a poor quality screen never looks good. VRR I'll give you, but given the graphical quality of switch games and the power of the console (with DLSS) to run those simplistic visuals. I doubt many will be dropping below 60 anyway so VRR is just a small bonus.

Fishy Fingers9d ago

"60 to 120hz is negligible"

Immediate bro doesn't know.....

Mr Logic9d ago

@Neonridr

And? The Switch 2 is also LCD in case you forgot. HDR is useless unless the screen is actually capable. Go ahead and play a game on an HDR 400 display and tell me how much the colors pop. (They aren't, you're supposed to turn off HDR)

Neonridr9d ago

@andy85 - I don't think I've ever heard an avid PC gamer say 60 to 120 is negligible.

KyRo9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

Neon we live in a time where you can get a whole budget phone for less than £200 and it have an 120hz OLED display brand new. Look at Xiaomi for example. It's greed as usual with Nintendo.

babadivad9d ago

That's why I never got one. When I held it in my hands, it just felt like a cheap toy at a premium price.

fr0sty9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

"@andy85 - I don't think I've ever heard an avid PC gamer say 60 to 120 is negligible."

Because they have to justify that extra $ spent somehow... it's placebo. They are noticing the faster pixel response time of these monitors, not the extra frames.

It's just like the whole 120fp tiktok craze, they're just 60fps videos at a high bitrate with a ton of fast motion on them, which you can tell by downloading the videos and running mediainfo on them. But people swear they are 120fps...

andy859d ago

@Fishy Fingers I do though. I have a 360hz monitor (only because it's OLED and that hz came with it was standard, and yes I've ran games at 240+ too.). Unless you're a competitive gamer 120hz or more is practically pointless. Its 'slightly' smoother. I'd rather lose that small difference and have the games looking much better. I can have full RT/ultra graphics at 1440 or lose the RT and drop the settings and resolution to have it at 120 fps. It's not even a choice.

andy859d ago

@neon because they're justifying spending thousands on a PC. The difference is small, I prefer visuals. 60 fps is very very playable and for me personally I dont need to ramp the frame rate up and lose a lot visually. I'm not a professional gamer, thats who needs that.

RaidenBlack9d ago

"60 to 120 is negligible" .... the discussion should've ended there
(medical condition causing perception issue might get an exception)

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darthv7210d ago

Just got mine this morning... first thing i did (after updating) was uncheck the auto brightness option. It looked dim to me with it on. unchecking it, and leaving it at the default brightness (I think is 70%) it was much more crisp and vibrant. i did a comparison of fast racing fusion in the 2 with fast RMX on the 1 and the 2 was much sharper and more colorful... and my SW1 is an OLED.

repsahj9d ago

Excited to get mine! But sadly Nintendo SEA decided to release switch 2 on June 26th! 20 days more to go!!

Neonridr9d ago

jealous.. mine should be here at some point today.. was out for delivery at 8am which means it'll show up at my door at like 3pm. Good ol Purolator XD

Jin_Sakai9d ago

Clickbait articles. I just got mine and the display looks great. It supports HDR, 120fps, and VRR. I had the OLED model before and I’m happy with Switch 2 display. It’s plenty bright and colorful.

Neonridr9d ago

mine is transferring data from my OLED model now.

rob-GP9d ago

How is it clickbait when it's just repeating what a specalist said? He has the tools, experience and knowledge of HDR as he professionally tests displays all the time. Regardless of if you disagree with him or not, the screen has a max brightness of around 400-450 nits, which is a lot less than modern phones. Basically, it's 'fake' HDR in portable mode as it can't get bright enough.

Even in docked mode, most games aren't outputting HDR correctly

Profchaos9d ago

@rob I get why they limit it if you had your phone on max brightness all the time your battery would be shocking you only use that max brightness on very specific scenario's and auto brightness always brings it back down

Grilla9d ago

It’s not clickbait, he just has higher standards. It looks good compared to Switch 1 cuz that screen was garbage.

RaidenBlack9d ago

@rob, dude ... just wanna say 450nits aint bad, especially for a portable LCD.
dont compare to modern phones, coz those have mostly gone OLED route and has been the most crucial component of that industry that advances at break neck speed.
I agree Switch 2 should've shipped with OLED but 450nits is still acceptable ... and then again its easy to speculate, they'll ship a Lite and an OLED model later.

RedDevils9d ago

Just use your current OLED switch and compare with the 2, obviously the OLED have better brightness and in the dark.

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thorstein9d ago

It's no surprise, this author has been lying about video games for years. He gets his clickbait stories posted here and attacks people who report them for lying, clickbait, and other nonsense.

He's a clown.

RedDevils9d ago

Is not even Switch 1.5. Wait isn't this the same guy that talk shit everything Sony while on the other hands praise everything Nintendo?

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Cacabunga10d ago

I was going to wait until an oled model. Also to see if it will just be a remaster box

repsahj10d ago

There's something wrong with you if you're thinking about checking the black levels when you buy a Switch 2. We've seen how great the games running on handheld and TV screens, why do you need to check if the HDR levels are at maximum? If the game is beautiful enough to your eyes, who needs if the HDR is performing at peak performance?

gold_drake9d ago

ud think that it works if its advertised, thats why

RhinoGamer889d ago

No OLED for this mega high price?! MIYAMOTO!!!

mandf9d ago

Where are the reviews from websites

Yui_Suzumiya9d ago

Nobody got an advanced console before launch for review.

RedDevils9d ago

Go check Retro Game Corp he do better in depth review without bias.

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Nintendo and Amazon end their feud, first-party Switch 2 games and more now available

Nintendo and Amazon put an end to their feud and fans can get their hands on new Switch 2 games like Donkey Kong Bananza.

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ZeekQuattro17h ago

Basically Amazon saw how well The Switch 2 is selling and realized their mistake and came back to the table.

Eonjay2h ago(Edited 2h ago)

Complete BS story. There is no indication that there was ever a feud and i really dislike it when people trying to create strife out of thin air. Its made up. It never happened. They insinuated that Amazon stopped selling items sold by Nintendo. That is untrue. Misinformation. You will understand less having read their article than before clicking the page.

SavageFlamingo2h ago

For a very long time, only third party sellers had Nintendo games/consoles on Amazon. Nintendo has always disliked breaking street dates on new releases. Which Amazon does frequently.

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Mario Kart World Gameplay and Impressions

Mario Kart World is some of the most fun you’ll have this year that offers a deep experience with the Switch 2’s launch.

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Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2: a cutting-edge game translates well to Nintendo's console hybrid

Few games among the Nintendo Switch 2 launch line-up can match Cyberpunk 2077 in putting the system through its paces. It's a staple of our PC benchmarking suite for good reason: the open world design is a solid stressor for any CPU, while its effects-heavy battles challenge GPU resources as well. This Switch 2 release has clearly been a big undertaking for developer CD Projekt Red too, who produced the port in-house with unique optimisations for Switch 2's ARM-based architecture. It's also remarkably the Ultimate Edition of the game, with both the core adventure and the more taxing Phantom Liberty expansion bundled in - an extra portion that proved too demanding to justify a last-gen console release, and was instead restricted to PS5 and Series X/S, and yet here it is running on Switch 2.

To cut to the chase, Switch 2 offers a truly viable way to enjoy Cyberpunk, either in a portable format or docked under a TV. However, CDPR has shot for the stars in its ambition to include Phantom Liberty as well, and it's here that Switch 2 hits some technical limits - with frame-rates struggling as we explore its newer Dog Town region. Still, that aside, there's a lot to admire in the game's engineering for Nintendo's new console overall, and how competitive it is in comparison with other consoles.

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repsahj1d 15h ago

I am happy for CDPR. Their hard work paid off because the Switch 2 version are always in the top 5 Switch 2 launch game sales.

jznrpg12h ago

Not much launched with it besides ports so it should be expected I guess.

DivineHand12511h ago(Edited 11h ago)

This may be one of the weakest launch lineups Nintendo has ever had, with Mario Kart being the only first party game, but Cyberpunk 2077 will definitely give you tremendous value for your money.

One tip I can give people who have never played the game is to first read books from the cyberpunk subgenre. This will allow you to appreciate the story much better. If you find yourself asking which life path is the best to take at the start of the game, in this case it is Corpo, Streetkid, and Nomad. You likely don't know enough about the genre, and certain things will fly right over your head. While it is not mandatory, the game will be 10 times better if you read or listen to some books first.

Some books I have enjoyed in that genre are:
Cyber Dreams by Plum Parrot,
Stray Cat Strut by RavensDagger
Tower of Somnus by Cale Plamann
Mist Runner by Nicholas Searcy

If you can only read or listen to 1 book, then I recommend Cyber Dreams by Plum Parrot. It is the closest thing to Cyberpunk 2077.

anast3h ago

Or play the TTRPG which is was based on.

Profchaos1h ago

I'd say its stronger than the switch as Mario kart has a broader appeal than zelda.

It was also a better launch line-up than the gamecube and possibly wii u

DivineHand12537m ago

@Profchaos the WiiU likely had the worst of the bunch which is partly why the system failed.

The gamecube had smash bros melee that launched 2 months after the initial release and that is one of the best games to release on that console. I assume every gamecube owner would be happy with that game.

The switch had Breath of the Wild which is still considered one of the best games of all time. I remember playing through that game and unlocked every equipment, upgraded every equipment to the max, found all the dragons, defeated all the Lynels and completed all the shrines in that game before defeating Ganon at the end. It was a good time from start to finish and made up for the lack of other launch games.

I just think that if they had us waiting that long for the switch 2, they should have more than just 1 or 2 first party games ready within the launch window. If we had at least gotten a trailer for a new 3D mario I would be extremely happy. With the current switch 2 lineup, there is no draw to go out and get it immediately like a new console launch should make you feel. Right now the main appeal is to provide a quality of life update to play switch 1 games.

badz14911h ago

40 vs 60 fps is not something that I would even consider calling "competitive"

1nsomniac6h ago

Then you don’t know enough about the subject you’re trying to talk about..

badz1495h ago

hahaha...what? are you serious right now? the Switch 2 is not a PC where you can just change the graphical settings to get to 60fps...Unless CDPR released a patch to make it run at 60fps, that is.

As of right now, it's stuck at 40fps at best and that too with DLSS from quite a low base res already. so yeah...it's not competitive.

Profchaos1h ago

100% 40 isn't a arbitrary choice its a strategic choice because it opens up access to supporting technology on the console

Good-Smurf10h ago

DF are Nintendo's occasional bootlickers after that blatant Zelda games ad scandal.
Games like CP2077 are meant to be played on big console or powerful PC on a big screen.
Got to love how they're simp for full price purchase of 5-year-old game and still getting the worst version to play on.

1nsomniac6h ago

Wow you guys don’t let up for a second trying to blame DF for anything you can pick out the sky at any given moment. It’s embarrassing dude.

It’s always DF are bootlickers for Nintendo today, Microsoft yesterday, Sony last week. Make your mind up people… pick a side and stick to it. Sounds so stupid when you’re trying to make a point that some company is biased but that no one can make their mind up who the company is biased towards any given day of the week.

stoney1015h ago

Yep, the amount of hate they get is ridiculous. The funny thing is if you actually look at the comments on their early switch 2 videos people are slating them for not giving it enough praise and constantly comparing it to ps4.

anast3h ago

Phantom Liberty is a part of the game. If it can't run it. It can't run the game.