I’m missing a hard mode or something of that calibre if I think of Odyssey, where the only difficult challenges were super late game.
But yes, looks like a system seller.
Disappointed. LCD panels are cheap today, there's no way around it. To incorporate a small LCD without even considering dimming zones is just so lazy. Hence why SDR max brightness looks actually better than HDR max. The panel just isn't capable of creating a good enough contrast ratio.
I would've prefered a 60Hz no VRR 1080p OLED NS2 over what we got without any question, as I game 95% in handheld and seeing such a significant downgrade over my OLED model...it's just not good. We aren't talking about a 200 bucks chinese console for emulation...
Clearly Nintendo just did it because we aren't in a post Wii U era. They know an OLED revision without any changes will sell like hot cakes.
I have a RTX 5080 rig and a modded Switch OLED. I don't need more for now, and especially don't need to go back to LCD. My house is OLED only since years and I plan to keep it that way.
It's still mind blowing the cult Game Freak has managed to create here. Some of the worst perfomant and looking games on the Switch and yet they manage to sell millions, reusing the same formula for over 20 years outside Arceus.
I liked Pokemon on the Game Boy Colour but man, can't imagine just playing the same thing, but at 20fps and with PS2 graphics.
Game looks terrible on the vanilla unit, luckily there's a patch so you can play 720p handheld with some overclocking and it looks amazing on my OLED. Sure, this doubles the frame rate, but it's not like this is a 60fps mandatory title. Nevertheless, another great showing of the power difference.
Since modding my OLED I'm using the console 10x more over my 2018 unit. It suddenly becomes a Switch Pro with a gorgeous display. Mainly overclocking allows either 720p native in most games or there's 60fps patches, plus games with unlocked frame rate can reach 60fps much, much easier. Just doing now RE5 720p60fps with minor dips in super heavy areas. Without overclocking it's a 20-50fps experience.
Only downside is more heat (expected more tbh) and battery life cut in half (2.5h) but I never had such a long gaming session anyway. I adore my modded OLED and it will never sell it, Switch 2 or not.
This is for US only. In the EU it is legal to do with your console whatever you want as long as you use it for personal use and there is no monetary benefit from it. So yeah, Nintendo, go to hell with your EULA. Good luck :]
Can we please understand 64GB cartridges cost like 10x over a typical Bluray.
Do not get me wrong, I could care less about physical releases with 2x 2TB microSDs for my Switch, but if you need big games fully on the cartridge, then do not complain about 70 or 80 USD games.
Yep. I play much more on PC now due to…Jack Sparrow “demos”.
But that doesn’t mean I don’t value work. I try the games and either uninstall or buy a copy. Luckily Switch gets a lot of demos to do this. I do not trust reviews.
People don't understand how BRUTAL GTA V was for the PS3 and 360, and those were traditional consoles with no wattage restriction. Do not, I repeat, do not be naive. Switch 2 version is highly unlikely.
They’d have to use a 128GB cartridges and I bet those run at 20-30 bucks a pop. So yeah, let the crowd decide. Make it digitally 49,99 and 69,99-79,99 physically.
I buy every Shin’en game day 1 without question. They Make amazing games that are very optimised and always fun. Truly a developer from the PS2 era, in the very best way of the word.
I own a 42” LG C4 as a “monitor” and occasionally hook my Switch. Its the GOAT when it comes to price/value. And its actually glossy compared to the majority of matte monitors.
It´s the spoiled rich kids and man children that seemingly can't live without it, overspending and enabling these dudes that trigger me. There wouldn't be any scalpers if there wasn't demand.
We all know PC is objectively the BEST place for preservation as its not bound by gens, and you cam pirate 30yo games and keep them in multiple HDDs for eternity.
256GB isn’t an issue AS long as downloads finally match 2020 standards. OG Switch had a prehistoric WiFi chip and downloading a game was a chore. If we can now download 30GB games on fiber in 5-10 minutes, I can survive without needing an overpriced Express mSD for a while.
Looks to be more powerful than we all expected and it was about time. OG Switch is a killer formula so why change it, just improve upon every aspect of it and make sure third parties can port all their games.
Honestly can’t wait to get hands on my unit, hopefully on D day.
As much as I love high refresh rate gaming, it's just not the same with sticks as with a proper mouse on PC. It is nice to have the option, but I'll be playing at 1080p60 without any question.
Nvm I'm challenged, it has mouse support so I'll definitely look into it.
Odyssey is a curious case. On a modded Switch unit you can make it 720p native instead of vanilla interlaced and it looks SO MUCH BETTER. Fun part is you don’t even need to overclock and it holds 60fps almost like the vanilla version. I suppose now it’s 1080p60…and a HDR update would elevate it even further.
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Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
9/10
I’m missing a hard mode or something of that calibre if I think of Odyssey, where the only difficult challenges were super late game.
But yes, looks like a system seller.
Re: Nintendo Reportedly Banning Switch 2's Using MIG Cartridges
Folks are dumb if they connect online a brand new system with stolen software that has been activated on multiple systems. They deserve it.
Re: As Switch 2 Breaks Records Worldwide, Sony Reminds Us That PS5 Still Exists
Yes, now make a PSP2, fools.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With Switch 2's Screen? Because Some People Certainly Aren't
Disappointed. LCD panels are cheap today, there's no way around it. To incorporate a small LCD without even considering dimming zones is just so lazy. Hence why SDR max brightness looks actually better than HDR max. The panel just isn't capable of creating a good enough contrast ratio.
I would've prefered a 60Hz no VRR 1080p OLED NS2 over what we got without any question, as I game 95% in handheld and seeing such a significant downgrade over my OLED model...it's just not good. We aren't talking about a 200 bucks chinese console for emulation...
Clearly Nintendo just did it because we aren't in a post Wii U era. They know an OLED revision without any changes will sell like hot cakes.
Re: YouTube Is Working With Nintendo To Make Its App Available On Switch 2
Netflix and other streaming apps would be a nice addition too. It’s a 1080p HDR tablet in the end without the Joy-Con, so why not.
Re: Video: Check Out 14 Minutes Of Blistering Fast Fusion Gameplay On Switch 2
The most impressive Switch 2 title on release. Change my mind.
Re: Video: Super Mario Odyssey Shines On Switch 2 In This Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison
@GamingFan4Lyf
It’s HDR on LCD without dimming zones. Keep your expectations on the floor.
Re: Video: Super Mario Odyssey Shines On Switch 2 In This Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison
@SegaBlueSky
It’s only bad in TV mode. Handheld I force 720p native with a mod and it looks very sharp on my NS OLED. But yes, docked mode is finally viable.
Re: Poll: So, Did You Order A Nintendo Switch 2?
I have a RTX 5080 rig and a modded Switch OLED. I don't need more for now, and especially don't need to go back to LCD. My house is OLED only since years and I plan to keep it that way.
Now, an OLED revision? I'll jump day 1 on it.
Re: New Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Update Is Finally Fixing Its Most Frustrating Feature
Still baffling this went through and was approved by the producers.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Day One Update Is Out Now, Here Are The Patch Notes
The amount of folks being “sick” tomorrow will be out of hand.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Chip "Unlike Anything We've Ever Built Before" Says Nvidia CEO
Jensen x Nintendo was not on my bingo card today.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Version 4.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
It's still mind blowing the cult Game Freak has managed to create here. Some of the worst perfomant and looking games on the Switch and yet they manage to sell millions, reusing the same formula for over 20 years outside Arceus.
I liked Pokemon on the Game Boy Colour but man, can't imagine just playing the same thing, but at 20fps and with PS2 graphics.
Re: Feature: Farewell, Nintendo Switch - It's Finally Time To Bid Our Old Friend 'Adieu'
Not here, my modded OLED is staying with me for much, much longer. Indies will be better on it still, due to the display.
Re: Gallery: Here's Another Look At GameCube Games On Switch 2
Wish games were in 16:9 though, multiple titles have patches by now.
Re: New Videos Show How Fantasy Life i Has Been Beefed Up On Switch 2
Game looks terrible on the vanilla unit, luckily there's a patch so you can play 720p handheld with some overclocking and it looks amazing on my OLED. Sure, this doubles the frame rate, but it's not like this is a 60fps mandatory title.
Nevertheless, another great showing of the power difference.
Re: Rumour: Zelda Live-Action Movie Eyes "Popular" Princess Pick
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Re: Rumour: Zelda Live-Action Movie Eyes "Popular" Princess Pick
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Re: A Video Showing The Switch 2's Boot Screens Has Been Shared Online
It's a console that boots!
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 20.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Are you stable yet, son?
Re: Yooka-Laylee Dev Playtonic Is The Latest Studio Hit By Layoffs
Unless I was a dev in one of the CoD studios, I'd be scared stiff.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Ghosting Switch 1 To Save Yourself For Switch 2?
Since modding my OLED I'm using the console 10x more over my 2018 unit. It suddenly becomes a Switch Pro with a gorgeous display. Mainly overclocking allows either 720p native in most games or there's 60fps patches, plus games with unlocked frame rate can reach 60fps much, much easier. Just doing now RE5 720p60fps with minor dips in super heavy areas. Without overclocking it's a 20-50fps experience.
Only downside is more heat (expected more tbh) and battery life cut in half (2.5h) but I never had such a long gaming session anyway. I adore my modded OLED and it will never sell it, Switch 2 or not.
Re: Setting The Switch 2 Pro Controller's GL And GR Buttons Looks As Easy As Pie
Nintendo and intuitive?
“Is this the real life,
is this just fantasy?”
Re: Nintendo Updates Its User Agreement To Crack Down On Emulation
This is for US only. In the EU it is legal to do with your console whatever you want as long as you use it for personal use and there is no monetary benefit from it. So yeah, Nintendo, go to hell with your EULA. Good luck :]
Re: Nintendo Shares More Footage Of Zelda: Wind Waker On Switch 2
Imagine not making this 60fps
Re: Nintendo May Record Video And Audio From GameChat Sessions On Switch 2
Orwell was right yet again. Yeah no, I'm not playing online on this thing.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Dev Tells Studios "Do Not Underestimate The Physical Edition"
Can we please understand 64GB cartridges cost like 10x over a typical Bluray.
Do not get me wrong, I could care less about physical releases with 2x 2TB microSDs for my Switch, but if you need big games fully on the cartridge, then do not complain about 70 or 80 USD games.
Re: Talking Point: With Prices Rising, Are Your Gaming Habits Changing?
Yep. I play much more on PC now due to…Jack Sparrow “demos”.
But that doesn’t mean I don’t value work. I try the games and either uninstall or buy a copy. Luckily Switch gets a lot of demos to do this. I do not trust reviews.
Re: Grand Theft Auto 6 Has Been Delayed And Will Now Launch In May 2026
People don't understand how BRUTAL GTA V was for the PS3 and 360, and those were traditional consoles with no wattage restriction. Do not, I repeat, do not be naive. Switch 2 version is highly unlikely.
Re: Poll: GameStop Offers A Tempting Switch 2 Trade-In Deal, But Is It Really Worth It?
Depends what you have: V1 and V2? Yeah sell it.
Lite? Depends how much you value that small screen and portability
OLED: I wouldn’t, horror/dark games will still look better
And if your console is modded then always keep it.
Re: Viral Horror Co-op Game Is The Latest Victim Of Shameless eShop Scam
Amazing quality control as usual from Nintendo.
Re: Switch 2 "Code-In-A-Box" Physical Game Listing Spotted Online
They’d have to use a 128GB cartridges and I bet those run at 20-30 bucks a pop. So yeah, let the crowd decide. Make it digitally 49,99 and 69,99-79,99 physically.
Re: Exclusive: Shin'en Talks 'Fast Fusion' On Switch 2, Reveals First-Look Trailer
@Paulo
You didn't understand me. What I meant is they are akin to developers or how games used to be developed in the past.
Re: Exclusive: Shin'en Talks 'Fast Fusion' On Switch 2, Reveals First-Look Trailer
I buy every Shin’en game day 1 without question. They
Make amazing games that are very optimised and always fun. Truly a developer from the PS2 era, in the very best way of the word.
Re: Best 4K TVs For Nintendo Switch 2
@MontyCircus
That’s just cringe dude.
Millions of people are happy with LG. Just ignore them but these kids words like “not even free”…we are adults dude, come on.
Re: Best 4K TVs For Nintendo Switch 2
I own a 42” LG C4 as a “monitor” and occasionally hook my Switch. Its the GOAT when it comes to price/value. And its actually glossy compared to the majority of matte monitors.
Re: After Selling Pokémon GO For $3.5 Billion, Niantic Is Now Laying Off Employees
Glad I never invested in any Pokemon game ever.
Re: Fans Fight Back Against Nintendo Switch 2 Scalpers
Scalpers are not the issue. Ever.
It´s the spoiled rich kids and man children that seemingly can't live without it, overspending and enabling these dudes that trigger me. There wouldn't be any scalpers if there wasn't demand.
Re: "We MUST Resist Buying These Game-Key Releases", Says GamesMaster Host
Why are these physical warriors on console then?
We all know PC is objectively the BEST place for preservation as its not bound by gens, and you cam pirate 30yo games and keep them in multiple HDDs for eternity.
Re: Is The Switch 2 A Steam Deck Killer? Digital Foundry Dives Deep
One has a top of the line AI upscaler and the other is stuck with FSR. It’s pretty simple. No game will look better on a 4K TV with the Steam Deck.
Re: Nintendo Understands Switch Owners May Not Be "Ready To Jump To Switch 2"
My OC'd af OLED will do just fine until the inevitable Switch 2 OLED. Plus I'll have so many exclusives to play at that time. No rush.
Re: Opinion: A Few Too Many Questions & Unwelcome Surprises Are Taking The Shine Off The Switch 2 Reveal
256GB isn’t an issue AS long as downloads finally match 2020 standards. OG Switch had a prehistoric WiFi chip and downloading a game was a chore. If we can now download 30GB games on fiber in 5-10 minutes, I can survive without needing an overpriced Express mSD for a while.
Re: Community: Which Switch 2 Games Are You Wishlisting?
Insta buys:
Maybes:
Re: First Impressions: Nintendo Switch 2 'Wows' Most When You Go Back To Your Old Switch
Looks to be more powerful than we all expected and it was about time. OG Switch is a killer formula so why change it, just improve upon every aspect of it and make sure third parties can port all their games.
Honestly can’t wait to get hands on my unit, hopefully on D day.
Re: Switch 2's Jump From OLED To LCD Wasn't A Decision Nintendo Took Lightly
As others have said, it's a bummer, but I'm sure it will be way brighter than the OLED Switch which caps at 350 nit and just isn't enough outside.
So give me 500-600 nit, 120Hz VRR and HDR and I can tank the greyish blacks.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Game Upgrade Pack Prices Seemingly Revealed (Japan)
Some dudes saying that 20$ “ain’t that bad” for (in some instances) a mere upscale and vsync removal need a reality check.
Re: Video: Metroid Prime 4 Side-By-Side Early Graphics Comparison (Switch 2 & Switch)
As much as I love high refresh rate gaming, it's just not the same with sticks as with a proper mouse on PC. It is nice to have the option, but I'll be playing at 1080p60 without any question.
Nvm I'm challenged, it has mouse support so I'll definitely look into it.
Re: Switch 2 Was Very Nearly Called 'Super Nintendo Switch'
Switch U was the way
Re: Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Is Getting A Free Performance Upgrade On Switch 2
Odyssey is a curious case. On a modded Switch unit you can make it 720p native instead of vanilla interlaced and it looks SO MUCH BETTER. Fun part is you don’t even need to overclock and it holds 60fps almost like the vanilla version. I suppose now it’s 1080p60…and a HDR update would elevate it even further.
Re: Mario Kart World's Switch 2 Box Art Is Packed With Delightful Details
80 bucks so yeah, give me the 50$ bundle code