Digital Foundry Direct Weekly Nintendo Switch 2 - DF Hardware Review - A Satisfying Upgrade... But Display Issues Are Problematic
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Jun 22, 2025 Dive into a detailed analysis of the Nintendo Switch 2, where hardware strengths meet significant flaws. Discover insights on its portable display, including contrast and motion blur issues. The team critiques HDR performance and Variable Refresh Rate in gaming. Learn about loading times across different storage options and impressive Wi-Fi and ethernet enhancements. While the console shows promise with backward compatibility, challenges with game performance and a clunky user interface raise concerns. Get excited about future games and what they could bring!
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Switch 2: Iterative Hardware Upgrade
- The Switch 2 is an iterative upgrade focusing on hardware power rather than unique features.
- It's larger with a bigger screen and improved specs like a Tegra chip with Ampere GPU cores.
Hands-on with Switch 2 Hardware
- John Linneman praised the Switch 2's build quality, magnetic Joy-Con attachment, and pro controller design.
- He noted concerns about screen coating fragility and analog stick longevity.
Switch 2 Display Disappointments
- The Switch 2’s LCD screen has disappointing motion blur due to slow pixel response times.
- HDR is ineffective with low peak brightness and no local dimming, making the display underwhelming compared to OLED.
