Patent filed by Nintendo suggests AI upscaling for Switch 2

As the official reveal window for the Nintendo Switch 2 draws closer, more information is now surfacing about the device. A new Nintendo patent is now making rounds suggesting that the Switch 2 will likely have features like AI based upscaling tech, with mention of Nvidia DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) which one of the upscaling techs.

Most recently, an image for the Switch 2 motherboard revealed an Nvidia chip, which further confirms the feature. Shared by industry insider Laura Kate Dale, the patent was originally filed back in July 2023 and was made public on December 31, 2024.

The patent also mentions upscaling images up to 4k, which is a massive feat. Although the tech will likely help running games with lower hit on the device or not at all as pointed by Laura in a follow-up post. The upscale feature is not running while the device is running games on the regular screen of the console, but uses upscaling when connected to an external display.

There is could be a good reason behind this. The Nintendo Switch 2 will likely not have a 4k display, as it’s a handheld console. However, since users can connect the device to an external display to play on a big screen, this feature could come in handy.

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Nintendo Switch 2 shaping up to be an incredible release

With so many leaks floating around, revealed what kind of hardware, Switch 2 seemingly have improved significantly over its predecessor. Some rumours even claim that the device will match PS4 Pro in terms of performance, which is yet to be confirmed.

The official announcement from Nintendo also confirmed previous that Switch 2 will have backwards compatibility. This allows users to still have access to several games from the original Switch line-up. As for the stock, the company is reportedly prepping to avoid device scalping situation and unavailability on launch.