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[IbizaPocholo]

Nintendo Could Eventually Give the Switch 2 Its Most-Wanted Upgrade

Is the Switch 2 be getting the OLED treatment? It's more likely than you think.

www.dualshockers.com

As first reported by ZDNet Korea, Nintendo is considering utilizing OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) technology to the Switch 2. "If the release of the Switch 2 OLED model is decided, there is a possibility that product development will begin at the end of this year," said an industry insider.

An update that would release as early as 2028 would feel in line with Nintendo's cadence for updating their console models on a somewhat regular cycle. First releasing in 2017, Nintendo released the Nintendo Switch Lite in 2019, followed by the OLED model in 2021.

I wouldn't be surprised to see a Switch 2 OLED cost even more, considering it's using a better screen. Just how much more, though, is uncertain. One of ZDNet Korea's sources explains that Samsung "will strive to supply Switch 2 OLEDs to Nintendo, the extent of the price increase for the Switch 2 resulting from the application of OLED is a [unknown]."

 

[dragonyeuw]

Based on where things appear to be headed due to 'market conditions', I would expect a Switch 2 OLED to be $600. It wouldn't surprise me if the RAM issue caused another price increase in 2027 to $550, and an OLED screen will add another $50. I wouldn't be shocked by $650 either....

 

[Warspite]

You would think they would copy the Switch 1 path and release the lite next, then the OLED.

That said that article all a bit woolly "considering" I'm sure Nintendo are testing lots of ideas for possible future hardware.

 

[diemza]

 

[Baemono]

we had OLED rumours for Switch 1 since 2019, didn't release until 2021 if I recall correctly.

So yeah, they're waiting the price to drop

 

[Hideous Snake]

It baffles me why on launch we don't get the OLED version. Why do we have to wait for different versions? Give me the flagship first then release whatever other version you want

 

[Billbofet]

I have had my Switch 2 for a couple of months and have played the shit out of it. I really don't have any issues with the screen at all. It is not the greatest screen ever, but I was expecting much, much worse. Maybe it is my old eyes and I thought I read it is more noticeable on 2d games, but I have not seen any ghosting.

That said, I would 100% upgrade to an OLED model when released.

 

[vodka-bull]

Gimme a Switch 2 OLED with Zelda OOT remake and I'm willing to pay 700€.

 

[ShadowkillXNA]

Nintendo Could Eventually Give the Switch 2 Its Most-Wanted Upgrade

Is the Switch 2 be getting the OLED treatment? It's more likely than you think.

www.dualshockers.com

Pretendo is the only company that makes 8 different variations of the exact same system, with incredibly minor "inprovements" each time, and their base eats it up and glazes them each time and throws money at them lmao.