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technology23 days ago•16 min saved

Switch 2 Boost Mode Brings Notable Graphics Uplift to Older Games

Nintendo Switch 2’s 22.0 firmware adds a Handheld Mode Boost that raises resolution and enhances visuals for many older Switch titles when played in handheld mode, as shown in comparison videos: Doom improves to 576p (from 408p), Fire Emblem Warriors to 1080p (vs 720p), and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 often reaches around 720p in many areas, with other titles like Spyro Reignited and No More Heroes 3 also gaining enhancements; results vary by game and not all titles benefit equally.

via Notebookcheck|

#boost-mode #doom #handheld-mode

technology25 days ago•12 min saved

Nintendo Switch 2 adds Handheld Mode Boost for TV-like visuals

Nintendo Switch 2’s firmware update 22.0.0 introduces Handheld Mode Boost, letting compatible Switch games run in handheld mode as if in TV Mode to improve visuals (handheld resolution can reach 1080p vs 720p on older handhelds). Power consumption may increase and some features could be affected; enable via Settings > System > Nintendo Switch Software Handling > Handheld Mode Boost; see update notes for full details.

via Nintendo Everything|

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technology7 months ago•1 min saved

Elden Ring on Switch 2 Faces Challenges in Handheld Mode

New footage of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Switch 2 in handheld mode shows mixed performance, with concerns about frame rate issues, but the quality of the footage makes it hard to draw definitive conclusions. The game is expected to launch later this year, with no official release date announced yet.

via Nintendo Life|

#elden-ring #frame-rate #gameplay

technology7 months ago•0 min saved

Elden Ring on Switch 2 Faces Performance Issues in Handheld Mode

New footage of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode shows performance issues, with the game set to release later in 2025; the short video provides a limited but insightful look at the gameplay experience.

via Nintendo Everything|

#elden-ring #gameplay #handheld-mode

technology10 months ago•1 min saved

Nintendo Switch 2: Compatibility, Performance, and User Impressions

A new list highlights Nintendo Switch games that automatically run at 1080p in handheld mode on Switch 2, with several titles like 'Baroque' and 'Hyrule Warriors' achieving full 1080p output without patches, thanks to the system's enhanced hardware.

via Nintendo Everything|

#1080p #game-list #handheld-mode

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Tears of the Kingdom" dominates Nintendo Switch accessory news

Hori's Tears of Kingdom-themed edition of its Split Pad Pro for Nintendo Switch is back in stock for $60, offering a full-sized, ergonomic controller experience in handheld mode with larger buttons, sticks, triggers, and D-pad than the stock Joy-Cons. It also has two remappable buttons on the back and a turbo function, but lacks vibration and NFC support for Amiibo and can only be used in handheld mode. The Zelda-themed Split Pad Pro is available for pre-order and releases on August 31.

via GameSpot|

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technology3 years ago•2 min saved

Microsoft tests handheld Windows mode for Steam Deck gaming.

Microsoft is reportedly working on a "Handheld Mode" for Windows, designed to address the problems of running Windows on handheld gaming devices like the Steam Deck. The mode includes a simplified game launcher, improved touchscreen keyboard, better controller support, and other changes to Windows' default behaviors. While it's unclear if Handheld Mode will be implemented, the proposed changes could improve the Steam Deck experience. Third-party launchers like Steam's Big Picture Mode and LaunchBox Premium can also partially solve the user interface problem.

via Ars Technica|

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technology3 years ago•1 min saved

"Microsoft's Handheld Mode for Windows 11 Gaming on Steam Deck-Like Devices"

Microsoft developers have been experimenting with a handheld mode for Windows 11 to optimize it for devices like the Steam Deck, largely due to the success of Valve's handheld gaming device. During testing, they also worked on a project to create a "windows usermode controller driver for the steam deck internal controller". While it may never become a reality, competition is good and it could give Valve and other developers some ideas to improve their own products.

via GamingOnLinux|

#competition #handheld-mode #microsoft