According to experts, adjusting Dynamic Tone Mapping can improve the Switch 2's HDR performance in docked mode. High Dynamic Range is now standard in most modern monitors and TVs, enhancing image quality by expanding color range and bit depth. The Switch 2 supports HDR in both handheld and docked modes, which is generally seen as a positive. However, many users have criticized how the console's HDR looks when docked.
Many fans have already tried to find fixes. Recently, a group of players discovered that disabling Switch 2's HDR for incompatible software helps. It prevents the console from forcing High Dynamic Range onto games that don't support it, while also helping conserve battery life. Now, some experts have suggested even more technical solutions.
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The YouTube channel HDTVTest recently explained why Switch 2 games often look washed out and overexposed. The issue stems from the console's default brightness and whiteness settings. By default, these adjustments are optimized for a Dynamic Tone Mapping setting known as the HDR Gaming Interest Group (HGIG). In short, HGIG improves communication between...
