The gaming world is always looking for the next big thing in technology, and lately, the Nintendo Switch 2 has been a hot topic of discussion. Leaks and discussions have revealed some intriguing details about its capabilities, mainly its upscaling technology.
Rumors suggest that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will follow in the footsteps of its predecessor and feature an Nvidia GPU. The console is expected to support DLSS 3.5, a technology that uses upscaling to allow games to achieve higher resolutions. It was initially speculated that this feature would enable the console to output games in upscaled 4K.
During a recent episode of the DF Direct podcast hosted by Digital Foundry, Richard Leadbetter, the founder of Digital Foundry, shared some potentially concerning news. According to his sources, the upcoming Nintendo console may include DLSS but lack the Deep Learning Accelerator (DLA). The DLA is a critical component that works in conjunction with DLSS to improve the console’s ability to upscale games to higher resolutions.
Leadbetter suggests that without DLA, the upscaling capability of the Nintendo Switch 2 might be restricted. This could lead to a limit of upscaling to 1080p or 1440p in the best-case scenario, depending on the game. It may be necessary to adjust expectations accordingly.
Such contradictory reports are not uncommon, particularly when dealing with Nintendo, a company famous for its secretive approach to new developments. Adding to the intrigue are previous leaks that suggested a different scenario. These leaks claimed that Nintendo had exhibited a tech demo to select developers, featuring a significantly improved version of “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” running smoothly at 4K and 60 FPS.
