News Nintendo plans to use new Nvidia graphics chip for new Switch model

[Miles]

The new Switch iteration will support Nvidia’s Deep Learning Super Sampling, or DLSS, a novel rendering technology that uses artificial intelligence to deliver higher-fidelity graphics more efficiently. That will allow the console, which is also set for an OLED display upgrade, to reproduce game visuals at 4K quality when plugged into a TV, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plan is not public.

The U.S. company’s new chipset will also bring a better CPU and increased memory. DLSS support will require new code to be added to games, so it’ll primarily be used to improve graphics on upcoming titles, said the people, including multiple game developers. Bloomberg News previously reported that the new Switch is likely to include a 7-inch OLED screen from Samsung Display Co. and couple the console’s release with a bounty of new games.

Nvidia and Nintendo representatives declined to comment.

Nintendo to Use Faster Nvidia Chips in New 2021 Switch Model

Nintendo Co. plans to adopt an upgraded Nvidia Corp. chip with better graphics and processing for a new Switch model planned for the year-end shopping season, according to people familiar with the matter.

www.bloomberg.com

 

[PGen98]

It's a solid approach to upscaling and still being able to keep the Switch a portable and TV console. 4K was going to be a real challenge for them natively.

Edit: also just going to point out that while I love that render, it's unlikely to be that design, as it's based on this cheap emulation console: https://www.amazon.com/MJKJ-Handheld-Console-Classic-Support/dp/B08J43Q2JQ/