The new Nintendo Switch 2 is the first device from Nintendo to include HDR (High Dynamic Range) support, but its implementation has been somewhat inconsistent so far. Apart from the screen that doesn’t optimally showcase high dynamic range content, the settings for HDR output through the dock are puzzling, making it difficult to achieve a great image on your more advanced display.
The positive aspect is that, after its launch, many issues have been translated into numerical data, enabling you to fine-tune the Nintendo Switch 2 optimally for your screen. HDTVTest has provided a comprehensive guide on adjusting the settings of the Nintendo Switch 2 across various displays, including LG and Samsung’s OLED TVs, numerous OLED monitors, and even some brands not yet supporting HGIG – a crucial dynamic tone mapping setting that appears to be an integral part of the design for the Switch 2.
The problem with the system settings menu lies in its unclear explanation of what modifications it makes behind the scenes. Apart from the sun test pattern malfunctioning without HGIG enabled, which complicates display calibration for devices lacking this feature, each click either up or down adjusts a nit setting in the background. The final value reached then influences how many nits each notch raises the console’s white point for the subsequent screen, making it challenging to set it within the desired range of 200-250 nits, typically associated with accurate High Dynamic Range (HDR) presentations.
If you’ve found Mario Kart World on your high-end TV disappointing, HDTVTest’s clear explanation becomes indispensable. Given the prevalence of HDR today, you might not recognize the potential improvement in visual quality on a future Nintendo Switch 2, if you’re currently displeased with its appearance on the console’s built-in screen. By following the instructions provided, colors should appear more vibrant and highlights will stand out against darker backdrops, enhancing supported games to closely resemble their intended look by developers. Remember to turn off HDR for games that don’t support it.
The launch of Nintendo Switch 2 has been successful, as approximately 80% of the units sold in the U.S. came bundled with Mario Kart World. Regarding third-party developers, there seems to be less optimism, as one developer stated that sales have fallen “well below our most pessimistic predictions.
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