Dread’s blend of extremely dark shadows and bright, neon laser blasts makes for a stunning demonstration of the new screen.
Metroid Dread launched alongside the OLED and is probably the best demonstration of what the new hardware is capable of. Metroid Dread Image: MercurySteam/Nintendo To that end, we’ve curated a selection of games that best showcase the might of the OLED model Nintendo Switch. Very colorful games, or games with super high contrast, will definitely pop on the OLED screen, whereas games with a more realistic or muted aesthetic won’t look too much different than they do on the old LCD screen. The thing about an OLED screen is that while it will perform better than an LCD screen, the differences will be far more noticeable in certain circumstances than others. What games are really going to show off the new model’s enhancements? The question is surprisingly tricky! So you’ve unboxed your fancy new Nintendo Switch OLED and you’re looking to see your investment pay off.
