Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Tuesday that ZDNet Korea, citing unnamed industry insiders, says Nintendo is considering an OLED version of the Switch 2 but has not finalized a decision.
- The alleged plan would replace the current LCD with a rigid OLED and upgrade handheld resolution to full HD (1920×1080), according to the report.
- Sources told ZDNet Korea that product development could begin late 2026 with mass production possibly starting at the end of 2027 or early 2028 if Nintendo approves the revision.
- Industry coverage highlights a global component-price squeeze and Nintendo’s existing Switch 2 base price of $499 as major reasons the company may delay or decline an OLED upgrade, with Samsung Display named as a potential supplier.
- Separately, Nintendo has confirmed small hardware changes for European Switch 2 units this summer to comply with Right to Repair and new battery rules, a development that is independent of the OLED reports.