Recent #Nintendo news in the semiconductor industry

14 days ago

➀ Nintendo Switch 2 integrates two Nvidia DLSS versions: a standard CNN-based model for 1080p upscaling with superior image quality, and a 'DLSS Light' for higher resolutions up to 4K at reduced computational cost.

➁ 'DLSS Light' prioritizes docked-mode performance, sacrificing temporal stability for faster rendering but introducing visual artifacts during motion, while the full DLSS model offers smoother motion handling.

➂ The unique hardware collaboration between Nintendo and Nvidia highlights the console's focus on balancing handheld efficiency and docked-mode power, though first-party games have yet to adopt DLSS explicitly.

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3 months ago

➀ Nintendo confirms Switch/2 risks overheating above 35°C (95°F), advising usage only within 5-35°C environments;

➁ Users report Switch 2 fan noise, crashes even in handheld mode while playing lightweight games like Pokémon;

➂ Global warming and underpowered hardware may worsen thermal challenges, especially in regions with extreme heat.

CoolingNintendoswitch 2
3 months ago

➀ Nintendo is preparing to increase the price of its first-generation Switch consoles, including the Switch, Switch OLED, and Switch Lite, along with select Switch accessories.

➁ The price increase is attributed to 'market conditions' and will take effect from Sunday, August 3, 2025.

➂ The original Switch remains a capable handheld with a massive install base of over 153 million units sold.

HandheldNintendoSwitch
3 months ago

① Nintendo Switch 2's DLSS support, powered by NVIDIA, is absent in major titles like Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World, raising questions about developer adoption;

② Performance issues in Bananza are mitigated by AMD's FSR 1 and SMAA, but reviewers criticize the lack of HDR and modern upscaling tech;

③ Future DLSS implementation remains uncertain, with Metroid Prime 4's potential use of the tech still unconfirmed.

DLSSNVIDIANintendo
3 months ago

➀ The Analogue 3D Nintendo 64 remake faces another delay, now pushed to late August due to recent tariff changes, though pre-order prices remain unchanged;

➀ The FPGA-powered console promises 100% cartridge compatibility and 4K HDMI output while retaining original controller ports;

➂ Limited production strategy and high modding costs for original N64 hardware drive interest in this modern retro revival.

FPGANintendo
3 months ago
➀ Nintendo has sent out a customer survey in Japan asking fans for their opinions on the Game-Key Card system; ➁ The survey includes questions about the Game Key Cards and the preference between physical and digital versions; ➂ The response options do not allow expressing a preference for physical game cards, indicating Nintendo's apparent shift towards digital distribution.
Consumer feedbackNintendo
3 months ago

➀ Nintendo Switch 2's aggressive anti-piracy measures led to a console ban for YouTuber Quinn Nelson after using a second-hand Bayonetta 3 cartridge flagged as pirated;

➁ The ban restricts all online services access while retaining offline gameplay functionality, highlighting Nintendo's hardware-level DRM enforcement;

➂ Controversy arises as critics question consumer rights violations, with some pointing to Nelson's past use of MIG Flash cart for legitimate game backups as possible contributing factor.

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