Nintendo Switch 2 will be a lot more powerful that its predecessor and feature both hardware-accelerated ray-tracing and AI upscaling, confirms Nvidia.
The Switch 2 was unveiled earlier this week with support for 4K 120fps HD, HDR, VRR and more.
The hybrid console is powered by a custom Nvidia processor, but Nintendo has provided little information. Now, Nvidia is filling in some of the gaps.
10x better graphics
In a press announcement, Nvidia said that the processor has a custom Nvidia GPU with dedicated RT Cores for ray-tracing – better lighting effects – and Tensor Cores for AI upscaling and other things like background removal in video chat.
- "With 10x the graphics performance of the Nintendo Switch, the Nintendo Switch 2 delivers smoother gameplay and sharper visuals," said Nvidia.
- "The new RT Cores bring real-time ray tracing, delivering lifelike lighting, reflections and shadows for more immersive worlds. Tensor Cores power AI-driven features like Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS), boosting resolution for sharper details without sacrificing image quality."
Nvidia added that the Tensor cores are very power efficient to help keep power consumption down. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) uses Nvidia's G-Sync system.
The chip from the original Nintendo Switch was also used in the Nvidia Shield TV box, but there is no official word yet on an upgraded Shield TV.
Nintendo Switch 2 will be available starting June 6 for $450, or $500 with Mario Kart World included.
