Once again, a rumor provides clues about the next and highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Unfortunately, it is rather disappointing. There is a risk of a split.
Not long ago we gave you a big review of the features of the Nintendo Switch 2. Well, if certain elements seem to have evolved, especially in relation to the RAM, which would be a little less than expected (without confirmation), on the screen side everything always seems to fall into place. In fact, a very reputable analyst has confirmed some of what we already know about the panel, which is admittedly quite disappointing. Especially after getting to know a Switch OLED model.
The Nintendo Switch 2: a release for 2024, but…
According to Omdia analyst Hiroshi Hayase, Nintendo is expected to launch the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2024, which is good news. If this has yet to be confirmed, it still means that the many previous rumors that spoke of an imminent release were not unfounded.
On the other hand, as reported by Bloomberg, this new model will come with an 8-inch LCD screen, which is larger than the current model. This new feature comes seven years after the release of the original console, which received an update in 2021 with an OLED screen. Bloomberg notes that Hayase plans to significantly increase entertainment screen production this year. In fact, as an expert, the analyst assumes that the number of screens for entertainment devices such as game consoles, televisions and similar devices will increase significantly.
Sharp Corp said it has been supplying LCD screens to Nintendo since May last year. The focus of their collaboration is on the supply of LCD panels and their participation in the development of the future console. Sharp plays an important role as a component supplier for the first generation of the Switch and has been instrumental in assembling the console during the global COVID pandemic.
A step backwards for Nintendo?
However, Nintendo’s retention of an LCD screen instead of switching to OLED raises questions. The OLED model, launched in 2021, has been praised for improving the gaming experience, offering better color quality and more intense blacks. Therefore, the decision to return to an LCD screen, often considered inferior, is quite surprising. Is it simply a cost reason?
The expansion of the screen size is also worth highlighting, as the market for 7-inch portable displays is already well established with competitors such as Asus ROG Ally and AYANEO. Lenovo stands out by opting for an 8.8-inch screen on the Legion Go.
Detailed information about the upcoming Nintendo Switch model, including technical specifications, is currently unknown. Despite speculation about technical features such as DLSS support and ray tracing, it has not yet been confirmed whether Nintendo will continue its collaboration with NVIDIA or turn to another provider. However, as far as the screen is concerned, everything seems to be confirmed and the sources are too reputable to brush it all aside.
