HollowKnight
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Nintendo reportedly buying Samsung OLED panels for a larger Switch/Switch Pro
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cireza
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Summary of your post : make a proper console.
I still don't believe that Nintendo is going to put OLED in one their console.
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Bittermich
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same thing has been said when the switch has been announced. Now it’s destroying everything saleswise.
Banjo64
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The article creates a compelling case, especially as OLED 7inch rigid display prices have literally fallen off a cliff, combined with a more efficient panel that doesn’t drain the battery as quickly (they may not even have to increase battery size) - it’s a combo that sounds like a Nintendo wet dream.
daclynk
Member
but 720p is good for the screen size. 1080p will be overkill for the battery..i was hoping for 1440p in docked but this is great. cant wait to see Metroid 4, Breath of the wild 2, Bayonetta 3 and of course Open world Pokemon. Man the switch is looking great for Nintendo for the next 4yrs.
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alucard0712_rus
Member
This. 720p for portable is okay, especially with longer battery life.
DLSS in docked mode is a dream.
vaibhavpisal
Member
I love nintendo games.
But they cannot get consecutive success. Cause whatever innovation they launch gets stale by the time they lauch next gen of the hardware.
All the casuals they roped in due to wow factor abandon it in droves.
On plus side it motivates Nintendo to bring in new innovation after abysmal failiure.
Its a cycle of doom. The Nintendo curse.
michaelius
Banned
Slightly bigger screen in same form factor, Oled, fix d-pad , improved performance in older games + dlss for 4 output on tv and I'm in 
Slightly bigger screen in same form factor, Oled, fix d-pad , improved performance in older games + dlss for 4 output on tv and I'm in
All this plus a BOTW2 release date and I am in
This is the DS play not the Wii play though.
daclynk
Member
didnt sony kill the oled in the revision. hmmmm, i wonder why.
ToTTenTranz
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The news don't make much sense to me.
Why would devs have different devkits if the console is still targeting the same 720p mobile / 1080p docked?
"4K output" seems like the most irrelevant part to me if the console is still using the same old TX1 chip, even if it's the refreshed Mariko.
The TX1 from 2015 always supported 4K output. Nintendo just decided to adopt a HDMI 1.4 port instead of the natively supported HDMI 2.0. It's a worthless feature for a chip of that processing power.
So unless it has revamped hardware (which doesn't seem likely due to the same 720p resolution), the HDMI 2.0 output is worthless and all we're looking at is an improved OLED panel.
Why would devs have different devkits if the console is still targeting the same 720p mobile / 1080p docked?
"4K output" seems like the most irrelevant part to me if the console is still using the same old TX1 chip, even if it's the refreshed Mariko.
The TX1 from 2015 always supported 4K output. Nintendo just decided to adopt a HDMI 1.4 port instead of the natively supported HDMI 2.0. It's a worthless feature for a chip of that processing power.
So unless it has revamped hardware (which doesn't seem likely due to the same 720p resolution), the HDMI 2.0 output is worthless and all we're looking at is an improved OLED panel.
llien
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Orta
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alucard0712_rus
Member
I agree with this because I like better graphics, but it is safe to assume that Nintendo will make it it's own way. I even like that more and more people enjoy switch and it's games "as it is".
BlackTron
Member
I get that most people just want to play Switch on their 4k TV set without it looking actively terrible, but I will probably be skipping this. As I thought, this is similar to PS4 Pro. It plays the same library of games and won't have any exclusive content. Portable mode is boosted by a nicer screen. Docked mode is boosted by upscaled resolution.
I mostly use my Switch for exclusive games and tiny indies. I do most gaming on PC and don't even have a 4k TV yet. The irony is that the only console IPs that would motivate me to upgrade my TV are Nintendo. I mean sure if they blindside me with a real Zelda and no-BS StarFox, Metroid, F-Zero I would get it, AND the 4k TV to play them on. We will see what happens but if they get me to buy without waiting for Switch 2 it will be an accomplishment, especially for a Nintendo that has only released a single original must play title to me on the system so far (Odyssey). I played everything else on WiiU already. Maybe they will stack all their new games to align with Switch Pro, which would be a double insult -Wii U owners apparently got Switch to buy all the same games again, only for the new model to come out when they're finally ready to release some original games -if they are actually even worth writing home about.
TLDR: Give me some AAA Nintendo IP exclusive content to care about running in 4k and maybe then I'll give a damn. Till then all we have is an abusive relationship where they try to sell me a single real ass game per hardware through baiting and manipulation. LOL no.
P.S. Yes I know Switch library is far from anemic, but the only reason I buy Nintendo are for their first party IP, which except for like one game is all ports and remakes.
I mostly use my Switch for exclusive games and tiny indies. I do most gaming on PC and don't even have a 4k TV yet. The irony is that the only console IPs that would motivate me to upgrade my TV are Nintendo. I mean sure if they blindside me with a real Zelda and no-BS StarFox, Metroid, F-Zero I would get it, AND the 4k TV to play them on. We will see what happens but if they get me to buy without waiting for Switch 2 it will be an accomplishment, especially for a Nintendo that has only released a single original must play title to me on the system so far (Odyssey). I played everything else on WiiU already. Maybe they will stack all their new games to align with Switch Pro, which would be a double insult -Wii U owners apparently got Switch to buy all the same games again, only for the new model to come out when they're finally ready to release some original games -if they are actually even worth writing home about.
TLDR: Give me some AAA Nintendo IP exclusive content to care about running in 4k and maybe then I'll give a damn. Till then all we have is an abusive relationship where they try to sell me a single real ass game per hardware through baiting and manipulation. LOL no.
P.S. Yes I know Switch library is far from anemic, but the only reason I buy Nintendo are for their first party IP, which except for like one game is all ports and remakes.
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
I rather have it 720p better battery life..
do make it oled and HDR tho that would be sick..
kraspkibble
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you say you want better battery life then say you want HDR. make up your mind. HDR will annihilate battery life.
daclynk
Member
why is it?
kraspkibble
Permabanned.
what has the screen got to do with dlss? it just means the hardware is rendering to 720p. if the console is docked the screen is bypassed. if the hardware can render a game at 540p then it can upscale to 1080p. if games can render at 1080p then it will upscale to 4K. if any games can do 1440p then you could play your switch on an 8K screen!
it isn't. it's perfect for a 6-7" screen on a console that requires battery power.
people wanting 1080p screens would be the first to piss and moan about battery life. i'll take battery life over 1080p.
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HollowKnight
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Banjo64
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In context, the closest pixel density you could get to that would be a 21.5 inch 4K monitor. 720p at 7inch, absolutely great.
daclynk
Member
I dont want to pay more than 350 for this.
danielJackson
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Most likely it is just upscaled 720p-1080p.
Switch pro is max 20-30% faster than OG by knowing how greedy Nintendo is.
Anybody whom waits big improvements will be dissapointed
prinz_valium
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As I said. Nintendo is going to Nintendo.
No major upgrades. Only slight improvements.
Just like form the 3DS to new 3DS
No major upgrades. Only slight improvements.
Just like form the 3DS to new 3DS
mrMUR_96
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Why not both? It's 2021. Smartphone screens don't have a big battery life penalty for screen resolutions, especially with the new high refresh rate panels.
daclynk
Member
do you have something against nintendo, what they do to you that you see them as greedy. do you have it aready that you know the specs?
daclynk
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Nitty_Grimes
Made a crappy phPBB forum once ... once.
Whatever happens I’ll place a bet that now that it will be as rare as the original Wii at launch for stock levels.
AV
We ain't outta here in ten minutes, we won't need no rocket to fly through space
As one of the six people who own a New 3DS, I probably won't be buying a New Switch. What a colossal waste of time.
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A Regular Guy
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Of course they will use a 720p screen. OLED looks better than a standard LCD anyways, or has anyone forgot how nice the Vita looked with a resolution of 480p? This isn't a next gen switch, and this business decision is the only way to keep cost low..
Orta
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No they confirmed it and told people to hold off buying the current model.
Marvel14
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Which the DS completely wiped the floor with....
Marvel14
Banned
Apparently rumours also point to more immersive tech....Could we see Nintendo's version of dual sense, better motion control plus the AR from MK circuit? Im curious to see how broad the upgrades go while still being compatible with OG Switch.
Would also be cool if these innovations were backed up with Wii Sports remakes and a new souped up Ring Fit.
The thing better be fully backwards compatible and allow you to transfer your library over. If it doesn't then I won't buy until the library is a compelling upgrade .
Would also be cool if these innovations were backed up with Wii Sports remakes and a new souped up Ring Fit.
The thing better be fully backwards compatible and allow you to transfer your library over. If it doesn't then I won't buy until the library is a compelling upgrade .
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prinz_valium
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For me and many wicht high expectations, yes.
For anyone with a Switch already, probably not.
Woopah
Member
They said last month they had nothing to announce. If this isn't starting production until June then we won't get an announcement until Summer.
It's very likely to have upgraded internals as well, not just a new screen and DLSS.
Bernd Lauert
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Try gaming at a native 1080p on a smartphone. The thing will be dead within an hour.
Bernd Lauert
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Almost 100% sure there is, because they are sending out new dev kits. No need for that if it's just a screen upgrade.
Tegra TX1 only support 4K/30hz.
I Love Rock 'n' Roll
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720P Nintenlol is just in time for the 12 inch retina iPad Pro 2021 mini led.
Rob_27
Member
I have had 2 big boy versions and a lite currently sitting at my desk, but i dont know why but an achievement or trophy system would make me more inclined to purchase a new version. But doubt that would happen as if it was to run the older switch 1 games, i think that is a given and would be a silly mistake to make by Nintendo if it didnt. The developers are not going to patch in trophies. But they had to start somewhere like sony did.
Maybe call it Jewels or something.
Maybe call it Jewels or something.
daclynk
Member
you cant get ps4 pro performers in switch form factor no matter what tech is available for $350.
KungFucius
King Snowflake
It is useless, but you can slap a stupid 4K output bullet on the box and maybe get a few people to upgrade. What is the name going to be? Switch XL? It better not be Pro. I fucking hate the use of Pro/professional for a fucking product. It is pathetic. What the fuck is a Professional console? Or a fucking professional phone/tablet. It is moronic.
Orta
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Can't wait to buy one of them and play all the AAA rated games on it!
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