The Nintendo Switch 2 will feature an LCD screen rather than an OLED, and it's a decision that Nintendo Switch 2 technical director Tetsuya Sasaki has now commented on. The change has concerned some who are otherwise excited about the Nintendo Switch 2, but Nintendo seems confident in its decision.
The original Nintendo Switch launched with an LCD screen, and, for the most part, it was considered satisfactory at its time of launch. However, that was nearly a decade ago, and since then, the OLED model of the Nintendo Switch launched, offering vibrant color and deeper blacks on the display. Leaks previously indicated that the Nintendo Switch 2 would switch back to LCD, so some fans may not be surprised by the news, but some have still expressed concern over it.
Shuhei Yoshida, former PlayStation exec with over 30 years working at Sony, watches the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and isn't overly impressed.
During a roundtable Q&A in New York, the leads behind the new console discussed a number of subjects about the system, including its use of a LCD screen. The team was asked why the change was made, since an OLED could be considered superior. Tetsuya Sasaki explained...
