Updated
Updated · Video Games Chronicle · Jun 30
Nintendo Switch 2 Surfaces With 7.9-Inch Sharp LCD as Redesign Hints at Hardware Revision
Updated
Updated · Video Games Chronicle · Jun 30

Nintendo Switch 2 Surfaces With 7.9-Inch Sharp LCD as Redesign Hints at Hardware Revision

3 articles · Updated · Video Games Chronicle · Jun 30

Summary

  • A Nintendo Switch 2 unit spotted on a Chinese resale site appears to use a redesigned 7.9-inch Sharp LCD panel rather than the launch model’s Innolux screen.
  • Exposed circuitry, connectors and cables differ sharply from the current panel, suggesting a broader hardware redesign instead of a minor component swap.
  • The change could target complaints about ghosting and motion blur on the launch LCD, though it may also tie to a revised European model built to meet removable-battery rules.
  • The panel is still an LCD—not the OLED upgrade many users want—while retaining the Switch 2 display baseline of 1080p, HDR10 and VRR up to 120 Hz.
  • Nintendo has not announced the revision, but the sighting adds to recent evidence that the company may be shifting some Switch 2 screens from Innolux to Sharp.

Insights

Is Nintendo's rumored screen upgrade a silent fix for the Switch 2's biggest launch complaint?
With a superior screen model for the Switch 2 leaked, should potential buyers now wait to purchase one?