Nintendo Clarifies Reasons for LCD Screen in Switch 2; Exciting Initial Details on Game Download Size

Nintendo Switch 2: A Closer Look at its Screen and Storage Solutions

The Nintendo Switch 2 showcases several notable enhancements over its predecessor, particularly concerning its display. The screen now measures 7.9 inches, a considerable upgrade from the 6.2 inches of the original Switch, and it boasts a resolution of 1080p compared to the Switch’s 720p. Adding to the excitement, the new model supports High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) technology, including NVIDIA G-SYNC, enabling a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz.

Despite these advancements, the Switch 2 does not feature an OLED display, which might leave those using the Nintendo Switch OLED model feeling a bit disappointed. The OLED version not only offers vibrant colors but also delivers infinite contrast ratios and deeper blacks due to its technology. In a recent discussion with IGN, Tetsuya Sasaki, the General Manager of the Technology Development Division at Nintendo, elaborated on this decision:

“Now there’s a lot of advancements that have been made in LCD technology during development. We took a look at the technology that was available to us now and after a lot of consideration we decided to stick to LCD.”

Many fans speculate that Nintendo may be holding back on an OLED variant to introduce it as a premium model in the future. The positive takeaway is that this LCD model comes at a lower price point, making it accessible to a broader audience.

In addition to the screen details, early reports have surfaced regarding the storage requirements for games on the Nintendo Switch 2. According to findings from the Japanese My Nintendo Store, the following titles illustrate the install sizes:

Mario Kart World – 23.4 GB
Donkey Kong Bananza – 10.0 GB
GameCube Nintendo Classics – 3.5 GB
Super Mario Jamboree Switch 2 Edition – 7.7 GB

While the install sizes reflect an increase compared to the original Switch, they still remain far below the standard sizes of many contemporary PC, PlayStation, and Xbox titles, which often exceed or approach 100 GB. However, the Switch 2 features a 256GB memory capacity, which can be expanded using the microSD Express format, providing players with some flexibility in storage management.

For those eager to dive deeper into the Nintendo Switch 2’s features and performance, Nathan Birch has covered some exciting hands-on experiences from a recent press event.

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