Once again, the Nintendo Switch 2 seems to confirm this technology or functionality highly anticipated by players, which could change many things.
Rumors around Nintendo’s next console, namely the Nintendo Switch 2, continue to be talked about. A recent patent published by the Japanese firm has reignited fans’ excitement. This document reveals a technology ofupscaling based on artificial intelligencesimilar to the famous DLSS from Nvidia. If this information is confirmed, the new console could offer graphics performance well above that of the current Switch, while retaining its portable format.
A game-changing patent for the Nintendo Switch 2
The patent, filed in July 2023 but recently published, describes a system capable of converting low-resolution images to high-resolution using artificial intelligence. In other words, this technology on Nintendo Switch 2 could make it possible to display detailed and fluid graphics, without requiring too powerful hardware.
This kind of technology is already used elsewhere. Nvidia, for example, uses it with its DLSS to boost performance on PC. Sony uses a similar approach with the PSSR on the PlayStation 5 Pro. But this patent suggests that Nintendo could adapt this advance to a hybrid console, an ambitious challenge.
More beautiful and lighter games
According to some analyses, this technology on Nintendo Switch 2 would not only serve to improve the graphics. It could also reduce the size of games. For example, a native 4K game would require around 60 GB of space. With this system, a 1080p version might only need 20 GB. This would allow games to fit on smaller physical cards, like the 32GB cards currently used on the Switch.
This is great news for players. Not only would the graphics be improved in real time, but the storage would be better optimized. Downloads would also be faster, a real plus for fans of mobile games.
-A step forward for Nintendo
Nintendo is not its first attempt with AI-based upscaling. In 2020, a previous patent already explored this technology, particularly for cloud gaming. This shows that the company has been working on this innovation for several years, seeking to integrate it into its ecosystem.
The rumor also indicates that the next console would be equipped with Nvidia hardware, reinforcing this hypothesis. The partnership between the two giants could well offer Nintendo a high-performance solution adapted to its technical constraints.
Source : Nintendo
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