Nintendo Switch 2: Could it Get AI-Enhanced Upscaling Like PS5 Pro?
New Clue Emerges from Modder’s Code Dive
In just over a week, Nintendo will reveal the specifications of its upcoming Switch 2 console at its next Nintendo Direct event on April 2. While we already know the console will be compatible with existing physical and digital Switch games, details about its performance level remain a mystery. However, a keen-eyed modder has unearthed an intriguing detail in the code of a new Switch game, suggesting that the Switch 2 might feature a feature similar to the AI-enhanced upscaling technology in Sony’s PS5 Pro.
Code Discovery Suggests 60 FPS Mode
Modder MasaGratoR pored over the code of Monolith Soft’s new game Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, released for existing Switch consoles on March 20. He discovered a line of code referring to a currently unused 60 FPS mode, which he assumes was intended to allow the game to run at 60 frames per second.
Partial Implementation and Weird Issues
MasaGratoR notes that the 60 FPS mode is only partially implemented, causing "weird issues" when enabled. Gameplay is rendered every second frame, and some objects jitter. He speculates that this could be groundwork for a patch that would enable 60 FPS on the upcoming Switch 2 console.
Is it Leftover Code or a Future Feature?
There is a possibility that this code is leftover from a feature that was scrapped during development. However, Switch fans are now excited about the prospect of the Switch 2 having upscaling capabilities for Switch games.
What’s the PS5 Pro’s ‘Performance Pro’ Mode?
The PS5 Pro’s ‘Performance Pro’ mode uses PlayStation Scalable Spatial Rendering (PSSR) to upscale 4K resolution and aim for 60 FPS, resulting in sharper, more detailed visuals. Could Switch 2 also get similar upscaling capabilities? We may find out on April 2 when Nintendo reveals more about the console.
Conclusion
The discovery of this code has sparked speculation about the potential features of the Switch 2 console. While it’s unclear whether this 60 FPS mode will be implemented, the possibility of upscaling for Switch games is an exciting prospect. We’ll be keeping a close eye on the Nintendo Direct event on April 2 to learn more about the Switch 2’s specifications and features.
FAQs
Q: What is the Nintendo Switch 2?
A: The Nintendo Switch 2 is the upcoming successor to the Nintendo Switch console.
Q: What is the release date of the Nintendo Switch 2?
A: The release date is not yet confirmed, but it is expected to be announced at the Nintendo Direct event on April 2.
Q: Will the Switch 2 be compatible with existing Switch games?
A: Yes, the Switch 2 will be compatible with existing physical and digital Switch games.
Q: What is the ‘Performance Pro’ mode on the PS5 Pro?
A: The ‘Performance Pro’ mode on the PS5 Pro uses PlayStation Scalable Spatial Rendering (PSSR) to upscale 4K resolution and aim for 60 FPS, resulting in sharper, more detailed visuals.
