the new Nintendo Switch (OLED-) model It doesn’t just come with the new display technology of the same name. The screen size has also increased from now on 7 inches in diameter Increasingly, it’s a notable update compared to the original model’s 6.2-inch screen. Yesterday we were able to give you some impressions from a detailed interview with
Ko Shiota And Toru Yamashita Released by Nintendo. The two hardware specialists played a leading role in the development of the Nintendo Switch family and also played a key role in designing the new OLED prototype for the hybrid console.
In the interview, the two also answer which of them’s question Challenges with the new offer. Because although a larger screen and naturally intense colors have many advantages from the customer’s point of view, there are also obstacles associated with technical implementation.
According to Yamashita, Nintendo wanted to make the display bigger and at the same time leave the console size unchanged. The new model is slightly larger, but the dimensions are basically the same as the original. As Shiota continued, the engineers faced a particular challenge in rearranging the cables:
The OLED display uses organic materials that allow for bright colors to be displayed. In addition, a deeper black can be displayed, so that there is a stronger contrast between black and white and the image now appears more intense overall. But to do that, we had to fit all the peripherals required for an OLED display — like circuits and cables — into the narrower frame. In the original model, these components simply fit into the frame, but here they will not work that way. So we consulted the manufacturer of the screen and applied the circuits to a special film, and then finally integrated it into the frame.
Yamashita also explains that Nintendo wanted to reach out to former LCD fans with the new model. That’s why you have the option to change the color display with the extension Classic Mode Set so that the new screen resembles the color scheme of the classic LCD.
The new design of the device also affects the weight, which is a factor not to be underestimated in the handheld console. According to Chiuta, this is particularly due to the new base of the console. Since this is made of metal, it is much heavier than the very small base that came pre-installed. Additionally, the built-in hinge should be more stable to allow the console to be set up at different angles. That hardly OLED model despite these plug-ins
20g heavier It is from the original unit, mainly due to improvements in console handling.
How do you like the new OLED screen?
