Nintendo Switch 2 - DF Hardware Review - A Satisfying Upgrade... But Display Issues Are Problematic

It's here - the biggest and most comprehensive Digital Foundry hardware test we've ever done. Across two hours of #content, Oliver Mackenzie, John Linneman and Rich Leadbetter share their data, tests, opinions and impressions of the entire Switch 2 package ranging from hardware analysis, display options, power consumption and efficiency, loading time and WiFi tests, back-compat, Game Share, Game Chat and much, much more. We love most of what we see - but key technologies like VRR and HDR disappoint in a blurry handheld experience that must be improved.

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0:00:00 Overview
0:01:54 Hardware overview: specs, form factor, and Pro Controller
0:10:33 Portable screen: contrast, response time, handheld HDR and VRR
0:37:21 Display output: HDMI quirks, HDR configuration, 120Hz support
0:48:08 Power efficiency, power consumption, and battery life
1:02:46 Loading times: internal storage, MicroSD, and cartridge differences
1:06:17 WiFi and ethernet download speeds
1:10:54 Backwards compatibility: game speedups and incompatibilities
1:22:09 GameChat and GameShare
1:35:05 Virtual Game Card and UI issues
1:44:59 Overall thoughts and conclusion