Following the official unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2 on April 2, Nintendo has revealed that the new Switch 2 will feature Nvidia’s DLSS upscaling technology and hardware base Ray Tracing, marking a significant advancement in the console’s graphical capabilities.

What is DLSS and Ray Tracing?

Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) is an image rendering technology developed by NVIDIA, that uses AI to boost FPS, reduce latency, and improve image quality. Simply put, DLSS upscales images from a lower resolution to a higher resolution which not only helps the game run at higher frame rates without losing visual fidelity.

Ray tracing is a rendering technique in computer graphics that simulates how light interacts with objects to create realistic images by tracing rays of light from the viewer’s perspective. Ray tracing requires a lot of GPU power, which is why it is often used with upscaling techniques like DLSS to maintain both high performance and visual quality.

Next-Gen Hardware and Performance

According to NVIDIA, the Nintendo Switch will have stunning visuals and AI-driven enhancements thanks to a custom NVIDIA processor featuring an NVIDIA GPU with dedicated RT Cores and Tensor Cores.

Powered by the Custom NVIDIA processor, the Switch 2 will be able to game at 4K resolution at 60 FPS in TV mode and up to 120 FPS at 1080p in handheld mode. Priced at $449 (150 more than the original switch), the new switch 2 is set to launch on June 5, 2025 and will feature a 7.9-inch 1080p LCD screen with HDR and VRR support. The console will come with 256 GB of internal storage, that will also be expandable with microSD Express cards.

When comparing it to the original Nintendo Switch, ‘the Switch 2 has 10x the graphics performance, thanks to the high dynamic range and AI upscaling of the custom NVIDIA processor’ says NVIDIA. Likewise, as per NVIDIA, developers can get improved game engines, better physics and optimized APIs for faster, more efficient game creation.

Additional Features and What You Can Expect:

Beyond all the graphical improvements, the Nintendo Switch 2 will also be backward compatible. This means that the Nintendo Switch 2 can play compatible physical and digital games released on the original Nintendo Switch. However, as the hardware of the new Switch 2 is different than that of the Nintendo Switch, some games may not be fully compatible or supported with Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo has tested more than 122 games from Nintendo itself as well as over 15,000 third-party games. See details

The battery life on the Nintendo Switch 2 is estimated to range from 2 to 6.5 hours, slightly shorter than the original Switch. Despite having a larger battery, it’s more powerful hardware with DLSS and ray tracing increased energy consumption, potentially reducing overall playtime.

With cutting-edge NVIDIA technology, improved performance, and a promising game lineup, the Nintendo Switch 2 is shaping up to be a major upgrade for handheld and hybrid gaming fans. More details are expected in the coming months as Nintendo prepares for its highly anticipated launch.

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