A reportedly updated screen for the Nintendo Switch 2 has surfaced online, sparking fan hopes for a resolution to the console's "ghosting" issues. Ghosting, in this context, refers to temporary image remnants left on the display that create a motion blur-like effect, a problem some users have reported since the console's launch.
Photos of a redesigned LCD screen, allegedly manufactured by Sharp, were shared on Bluesky by Nintendo Patents Watch, having initially appeared on a Chinese resale site. This new panel is said to retain the 7.9-inch size and 1080p capability of the original Switch 2 display. Notably, this is not the OLED upgrade that some fans have been anticipating.
Nintendo opted for an LCD screen over OLED for the Switch 2, a decision that drew attention given the OLED screen in the previous Switch model. The company defended its choice by stating the new LCD was of higher quality than the Switch 1's LCD and likely contributed to keeping component costs down amidst rising console prices.
It remains unclear when consoles featuring this updated screen will become available or how significant the improvement will be. Console manufacturers often implement component changes without public announcements unless there are substantial alterations to the console's form factor, performance, or price. One possibility for these updates could be compliance with EU legislation requiring user-accessible internal batteries for self-replacement.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has concluded its first year as the second fastest-selling hardware in U.S. history, behind only the Game Boy Advance. Globally, Nintendo has stated it is their fastest-selling hardware ever, with strong performance in Japan. However, upcoming price increases for the console, set to take effect in the U.S. and Europe on September 1 due to "changes in market conditions," may impact its future sales trajectory.