Report: Nintendo mulling Switch 2 OLED with Samsung Display panel
Nintendo is reportedly considering an OLED version of the Switch 2 featuring a Samsung Display panel.
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Reports indicate that Nintendo is exploring the development of a Switch 2 OLED model. This version would potentially utilize a display panel from Samsung, with production possibly beginning in 2027.
Coverage from Digital Foundry, Mashable, and Yahoo Tech emphasizes that Nintendo is weighing this option while expressing concerns regarding price. Kotaku also notes that these rumors persist despite potential price rises.
Future developments center on whether the OLED model proceeds and how Nintendo addresses the associated pricing concerns.
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Quick answers
Which company might provide the display panel?
Samsung Display is reported to be the provider for the potential OLED panel.
When could production start?
According to Mashable, production for an OLED version of the Switch 2 could begin in 2027.
What is the primary concern regarding the OLED model?
Coverage from Yahoo Tech and Kotaku indicates that Nintendo is worried about the price and potential price rises.
Coverage (6)
- An OLED version of the Switch 2 could start production in 2027 Mashable · 9h ago
- Nintendo Exploring A Switch 2 OLED, But Is Worried About Price Yahoo Tech · 9h ago
- Nintendo Reportedly Considering Nintendo Switch 2 OLED Model, But There's a Catch Yahoo Tech · 9h ago
- Rumors Of A Switch 2 OLED Are In The Air, Despite Price Rises Kotaku · 9h ago
- Ubisoft Barcelona Employees Announce Three-Day Strike Over Mass Layoffs ixbt.games · 9h ago
- Report: Nintendo mulling Switch 2 OLED with Samsung Display panel Digital Foundry · 9h ago broke it first
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