Fans have discovered that changing the Nintendo Switch 2's default HDR setting can improve performance in many games. High Dynamic Range has become a standard feature in most modern displays, and top-tier handheld consoles like the newly released Switch 2 fully support it. However, some players now believe that HDR might actually hinder the gameplay experience in certain titles.
For those unfamiliar, HDR is a visual enhancement technology that expands color range and increases bit depth. Older SDR displays often struggle to distinguish between similar shades, particularly in very bright or dark scenes. HDR addresses this by giving displays a broader range of colors for more accurate shading. While it seems like a purely beneficial feature, HDR can sometimes cause issues, as some users have experienced with the Nintendo Switch 2.
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Recently, some fans on Reddit have urged others to disable the Switch 2's automatic HDR setting. By default, the console applies HDR to all software, even titles that don't support it. This can make older, HDR-incompatible games appear glitchy, washed out, or overexposed. Fortunately,...
