Switch 2 compared to original launch Switch

[Thardus]

In their teaser trailer it looks like they're comparing the Switch2 to the original Switch. At first I thought it was a little disingenuous but I guess that makes sense since it looks like the Switch2 will have an LCD at launch probably to keep costs down.

 

[Kioku]

Uh oh... "Certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported or fully compatible"...

 

[Xzi]

it looks like the Switch2 will have an LCD at launch probably to keep costs down.

Super fucking lame if true, and I don't think it's to keep costs down. It's an attempt at getting early adopters to double-dip again.

 

[KiiWii]

100% they will release a refreshed model at somepoint.

As soon as I saw the bezel it reminded me why I dislike first gen tech releases.

The bezels get smaller over time, the screens get bigger and better, but it still feels like they’re going backwards not having an OLED option day one after pushing it this hard for so long on the previous gen.

It can only be to keep costs down at launch, but still, as mentioned it’s the double-dip mentality.

I probably won’t get one for a while, unless I sell my Steam Deck. But I definitely want one.

 

[Ondrashek06]

Uh oh... "Certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported or fully compatible"...

I hope that just means things like Labo, because the joy-con compartments the toy-cons had won't fit the new joy-cons.

 

[HyperCruderiel]

I don't think that switch 2 is better than switch 2. The gimmick the switch has - is already used in a lot of handhelds, maybe only variations(connection to tv via HDMI, or Dock).
The switch 2 is better in hardware, but it's BIGGER than switch 2.Switch 2 is inferior to switch only in size.

 

[poughstings]

why are people saying no OLED based off the bezels?

 

[Thardus]

why are people saying no OLED based off the bezels?

the leaks indicate the Switch 2 will not be OLED

 

[poughstings]

the leaks indicate the Switch 2 will not be OLED

There are no valid screen leaks

 

[kijetesantakalu042]

Super fucking lame if true, and I don't think it's to keep costs down. It's an attempt at getting early adopters to double-dip again.

The tegra 2 (which the switch 2 is probs gonna use) isn't fully compatible with tegra 1 (switch 1's chip) software

 

[Xzi]

The tegra 2 (which the switch 2 is probs gonna use) isn't fully compatible with tegra 1 (switch 1's chip) software

I think you meant to reply to Kioku.

 

[kijetesantakalu042]

I think you meant to reply to Kioku.

I meant to reply to you. The reason why is not what you thought.

 

[Xzi]

I meant to reply to you. The reason why is not what you thought.

But I didn't mention software compatibility at all, just the screen.

 

[kijetesantakalu042]

Super fucking lame if true, and I don't think it's to keep costs down. It's an attempt at getting early adopters to double-dip again.

But I didn't mention software compatibility at all, just the screen.e

edit: oops.

 

[Xzi]

That post being in reply to the quoted bit about Switch 2 having an LCD screen at launch. They want people to buy one at launch out of FOMO and then trade-in or just eat the cost of an inevitable Switch 2 OLED model. Sorry if that was unclear.

 

[kijetesantakalu042]

That post being in reply to the quoted bit about Switch 2 having an LCD screen at launch. They want people to buy one at launch out of FOMO and then trade-in or just eat the cost of an inevitable Switch 2 OLED model. Sorry if that was unclear.

I just noticed, sorry!

 

[BlusterBong]

Super fucking lame if true, and I don't think it's to keep costs down. It's an attempt at getting early adopters to double-dip again.

The thing is that we don't know yet, all we got are the renders from the leaks and reveal in terms of the general design + that image of the two side-by-side with a Mario Wonder screenshot superimposed on it and the main motherboard leak, only way to know is if we do get more details.

 

[Xzi]

The thing is that we don't know yet, all we got are the renders from the leaks and reveal in terms of the general design + that image of the two side-by-side with a Mario Wonder screenshot superimposed on it and the main motherboard leak, only way to know is if we do get more details.

True, we can't know for sure, but the screen bezels shown in the teaser certainly look a lot closer to the thickness of original Switch than Switch OLED. Kinda reduces the wow factor of a bigger screen in general when it's obvious they could've added another half to full inch.

 

[AD630]

I own both the OG Switch and OLED. While OLED is nicer with the more vibrant display and smaller bezels, the original Switch is still perfectly fine. If this has LCD it won't be an issue for me.

 

[dotmhd]

There is no reliable source about the screen technology. Of course there will be refreshed models later, though Nintendo is not known for running backwards about technology.

I think they' are using the launch Switch for its iconic design, but also because of the bigger gap of design between this model and the Switch 2. The OLED Switch design is still very reliable in 2025.