Buggy Loop
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Well this is Nintendo "timeline", just like T239 was supposedly ready in 2022, we're now just seeing the release. OLED being talked doesn't mean jack shit, Nintendo can sit on the idea for 3 years.
Insider Gaming: Nintendo is Reportedly Partnering With Samsung to Make Switch 2 OLED Consoles and Processors
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Well this is Nintendo "timeline", just like T239 was supposedly ready in 2022, we're now just seeing the release. OLED being talked doesn't mean jack shit, Nintendo can sit on the idea for 3 years.
Deerock71
Very Poor Hoice of Wor
StereoVsn
Gold Member
They could bump storage to say 512GB, add OLED and charge $550 for Switch 2 Plus!
Baemono
Member
My phone's screen is 120Hz 4K OLED but doesn't support VRR I believe
hououinkyouma00
Member
The Switch 2 has impressive specs for the price though. I get people are upset that it's 50% more expensive then before but even if we ignore the fact that the Switch released in 2017 well before COVID bumps/inflation it's a Nvidia based handheld with access to DLSS, a 7.9" 1080p 120hz screen with HDR and VRR, detachable controllers, included dock, and a shell to put the joy cons in for a more normal controller in docked play.
The ROG Ally is $699 and has a worse display, no dock, and no detachable controllers on top of other things. That's $250 more for less.
The OLED Steam Deck is $100 more and is still missing a lot of things the Switch 2 has.
The only gaming handheld (not retro handhelds like the Retroid pocket) that costs less then the Switch 2 is the OG Steam Deck which is 3.5 years old with a terrible screen, less powerful, and with less features.
I think most modern phone screens have some sort of VRR. The OLEDs that Apple uses in their Pro lineup have VRR up to 120hz. Apple calls it Pro Motion but I'm sure the majority of Android phones have it too.
BlackTron
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Unless there are performance gains in a new version, I won't be upgrading from the base Switch 2. The screen is good enough for me when it isn't docked, which I can always change to any display wanted. And if I had to choose between 120hz and OLED, I'd have picked 120hz.
Maybe the system could be smaller, it's kind of huge given the Switch 1 is already pushing it for a "portable". But then again, the 8nm forced them to make it big, which in turn forced them to increase the size of the default joycon, which is a win. Now, even with a lower nm chip, the system won't get smaller unless it's a "lite" version with permanently attached controllers because their size has already been finalized.
I'll take it as given and let the inevitable revisions roll off my back. Again, unless there is a power increase, but that sounds more like Switch 3. We'll see
Maybe the system could be smaller, it's kind of huge given the Switch 1 is already pushing it for a "portable". But then again, the 8nm forced them to make it big, which in turn forced them to increase the size of the default joycon, which is a win. Now, even with a lower nm chip, the system won't get smaller unless it's a "lite" version with permanently attached controllers because their size has already been finalized.
I'll take it as given and let the inevitable revisions roll off my back. Again, unless there is a power increase, but that sounds more like Switch 3. We'll see
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
It's not like OLED is some new uncharted tech. It's been a baseline for every decent phone for well over a decade and even the Vita had that beautiful screen at launch.
DeaconOfTheDank
Member
I think the console was priced pretty reasonable considering all the components involved. However, I wish they just released an OLED model for a premium. This way they can keep the barrier to entry low for people who don't care about the screen while also covering their bases for those that are holding out for the eventual OLED model. The way it is now seems like a downgrade compared to the Switch 1 OLED.
So it looks like VRR on phone/tablet OLED screens requires a special type of backplane technology called LTPO. It doesn't seem to be common on tablet size screens.
Baemono
Member
And then they replaced it with LCD cause it was too expensiveIt's not like OLED is some new uncharted tech. It's been a baseline for every decent phone for well over a decade and even the Vita had that beautiful screen at launch.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Actually, the OLED screen cost Sony $25 vs the LCD screen costing them $60.
Sony had more of a surplus of OLED at the time that ran dry, that is why it was replaced.
GigaBowser
The bear of bad news
oled with vrr gysnc
Walter Matthau
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LordOcidax
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Gaming press need something to talk about… No matter is true or false
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hououinkyouma00
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Ah, gotcha. My tablet has VRR (M4 iPad Pro) but it would make sense that it's not widespread.
I was actually just thinking about this. A Switch 2 Lite maybe in between the size of the Switch lite and OLED could be cool. I really think they need HDMI out though to make it worth buying.
I was the guy wanting Nintendo to make a Switch home console as well as I would have owned the Docked only and the Lite as I thought the Lite was a much better handheld overall.
Huh, I never knew that.
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
Yeah I hope people don't think this is coming out in 2026.
AJUMP23
Parody of actual AJUMP23
2028, if sales lag 2027.