Switch 2 OLED could arrive years ahead of Nintendo's original OLED timeline

Nintendo is reportedly considering an OLED upgrade for the Switch 2, according to a new report from ZDNet Korea. The Switch 2 launched with an LCD panel just like its predecessor, and similarly, walking the same path, the Switch 2's rumored OLED version would mean deeper blacks, richer colors, and overall improved visual fidelity.

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The latest rumor suggests Nintendo is exploring a 1920 x 1080 Full HD OLED panel for a future revision of the Switch 2. Samsung Display may be among the potential suppliers for the panel, should the project move forward, which I would consider, given it's the same approach Nintendo took within the original Switch. Development could begin as soon as the end of this year, with mass production potentially starting by late 2027 or early 2028.

Additionally, Nintendo waited nearly 5 years into the original Switch's lifecycle before releasing an OLED version. If the company follows that same cadence, it will release the Switch 2 OLED at the earliest in 2029. If the report proves accurate, it would mark another step in OLED's growing role in gaming hardware, and with the Switch 2's new powerful hardware, I think every gamer would love to see those components paired with a gorgeous OLED display.

However, we may not have to wait as long between the LCD and OLED versions of the Switch 2, as an OLED version was one of the most requested upgrades for the original Switch and one of the biggest criticisms of the original Switch 2. Furthermore, the handheld market is far more competitive now, with devices like the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and others.

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What display resolution is the rumored Switch 2 OLED expected to use, and how does that compare to the Switch 2’s current panel?

The rumored Switch 2 OLED is said to use a 1920 x 1080 Full HD OLED panel. The article states the Switch 2 launched with an LCD panel like its predecessor, but it does not specify the current Switch 2’s resolution.

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What reasons does the article give for Nintendo possibly accelerating an OLED refresh of the Switch 2 compared with the original Switch?

The article says Nintendo might speed up an OLED refresh because an OLED screen was one of the most requested upgrades for the original Switch and one of the biggest criticisms of the Switch 2. It also notes the handheld market is far more competitive now, with devices like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally, which could push Nintendo to act sooner.

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Question #3

What are the reported visual benefits of an OLED panel for the Switch 2 mentioned in the article?

The article says an OLED Switch 2 would offer deeper blacks, richer colors, and overall improved visual fidelity. It also notes the rumored panel would be a 1920 x 1080 Full HD OLED display.

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For this reason, I would expect Nintendo to likely release its refresh sometime in late 2028 or 2029.