Since the Nintendo Switch 2 was released, one of the most debated aspects among gamers has been its LCD screen. While it offers a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR compatibility, many miss the contrast and color depth provided by an OLED panel. Now, two reports from South Korea suggest that the Japanese company may be preparing a revision with this technology.
According to the tech website ZDNet Korea, Nintendo is in talks with Samsung Display to incorporate an OLED panel into a future Switch 2 model. While there is no official confirmation, the rumors agree on several key points, which we detail below.
What is known about the Nintendo Switch 2 OLED?
Leaks indicate that the hypothetical Nintendo Switch 2 OLED would feature a rigid panel with Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels), the same resolution as the current console . This would represent a significant improvement over the first Switch OLED, which had a resolution of 1280 x 720. The change would allow for deeper blacks, more vibrant colors, and faster response times, especially in fast-paced games.
Both sources agree that the panel manufacturer would be Samsung Display, the same company that supplied the screens for the previous generation of OLED consoles. Manufacturing costs remain the main obstacle , as OLED panels are more expensive than LCDs, and Nintendo has already announced a price increase for the Switch 2 in several markets starting in September.
Possible release date and price
According to rumors, development of this OLED revision could begin in late 2026, while mass production would start in late 2027 or early 2028. The commercial launch would then take place sometime in 2028 , approximately three years after the release of the original Switch 2 (June 2025). This would be a shorter timeframe than the first Switch, which took more than four years to receive its OLED version.
Regarding the price, everything suggests that the Nintendo Switch 2 OLED will be more expensive than the current model due to the higher cost of components. However, since this information is unconfirmed, we'll have to wait for Nintendo to make an official announcement to learn the final details.
Rumors about a possible OLED Switch 2 have been circulating for months, and now two independent reports from the Korean industry reinforce the idea that Nintendo is seriously considering making the leap to this technology. Although nothing is certain yet, the coincidence in the timeline and the manufacturer suggests that the company could be laying the groundwork for a new revision to maintain interest in its console beyond 2027.
