Tester Claims Switch 2’s 120 Hz Screen is Hampered by Slow Response Times, Even for 60 Hz Gaming

Okay, so picture this: you’re hyped about getting your hands on the new Switch 2. But, oh boy, there’s this nagging issue with the screen that some folks can’t stop talking about. It’s like, the display’s response time is… let’s just say, not winning any races. That Chinese reviewer, Chimolog, took a deep dive into the display specs, and guess what? The response time averages at 17.06 ms. Yeah, I know, numbers are weird, but stick with me here. No clarity on how these were tested, so, you know, sprinkle some skepticism over that.

This shiny piece of tech boasts a 1080p, 120 Hz, 7.9-inch LCD display, trying to sound fancy, right? But then some folks say it’s like watching paint dry, with a response time that drags so much, you’d think it’s on a lazy holiday. Some figures claim it manages 8.88 ms on a good day but drags its feet to a snail-like 27.46 ms. If that doesn’t confuse, nothing will. To break it down, the Switch 2 screen struggles to hit that sweet 60 FPS gaming vibe because, apparently, those pixels take their sweet time.

Comparisons were made with a bunch of monitors, and, surprise! The Switch 2 didn’t exactly shine there. The closest “competitor”? The Innocn M2U 27 Mini-LED monitor, with its sprightly 11.06 ms response time. Like, how wild is it for a monitor to suddenly seem so nimble?

But hang on, Nintendo might be onto… something? All other display aspects, they said, are prioritized: contrasts, brightness, color gamut – like an art project gone a tad wrong. The Switch 2 allegedly delivers bright and vivid colors, though. Think gaming rainbow but on an off day. The contrast ratio is 1309:1, brightness peaks at 303 cd/m², and the color gamut? Like, it’s a world of colors covering 100% sRGB. Those into graphics might find that nifty.

Still, a few hiccups don’t just shy away. The “special RGB” layout, for instance – text appears blurry, like trying to read through a foggy window. And testing at 120 Hz? Yep, unanswered questions there. High hopes for the response times to improve? It’s a game of wait and see. Maybe things perk up near the display’s refresh rate max, but much uncertainty lingers.

So, here’s the twist – despite the shaky screen details, the Switch 2 is selling like ice cream on a summer day. Boom, 3.5 million units gone in four days. Who knew? Probably because if you’re keen on those beloved Nintendo games, well, you’ve got little choice, haven’t you? Look out, though; whispers of an OLED version might just bring hope for a brighter, faster view ahead. Here’s to hoping Nintendo brings that sooner, so no more squinting at sluggish screens. Fingers crossed!