Nintendo Makes Statement on Concerns of Switch OLED Burn-In

OLED screens are absolutely beautiful, but there is a rare problem that can permanently damage some screens: burn-in. With the announcement of the Switch OLED last month, some people have expressed concerns with Switch OLEDs suffering permanent damage from potential burn-in.

OLED allows for “vivid colors and crisp contrast,” according to Nintendo, but it also comes with a small risk. Burn-in can happen with OLED screens, which CNET describes as a portion of an image that “persists as a ghostly background no matter what else appears onscreen.” Also according to CNET, burn-in is relatively uncommon, which is a relief, but it also does not negate the possibility of some new Switch OLED owners experiencing this.

Nintendo has commented on potential concerns when it comes to burn-in with the new Switch OLED model, and the company had this to say:

“We’ve designed the OLED screen to aim for longevity as much as possible, but OLED displays can experience image retention if subjected to static visuals over a long period of time. However, users can take preventative measures to preserve the screen [by] utilizing features included in the Nintendo Switch systems by default, such as auto-brightness function to prevent the screen from getting too bright, and the auto-sleep function to go into ‘auto sleep’ mode after short periods of time.”

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Although this is a rare occurrence, it is still a concern that goes along with the choice of using an OLED screen.

For those still interested, you can try out the new Switch OLED screen for yourself when the system launches on October 8th, 2021, but pre-ordering one at this point is fairly difficult.

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