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Nintendo is developing a new improved version of its Nintendo Switch hybrid console that will launch later this year 2021, And in which the Japanese company plans to use a graphics chip created by Nvidia.
The new version of Nintendo Switch, what is expected to arrive in the Christmas sales campaign, Improve graphics performance and processing compared to the current version of the hybrid console Nintendo, Which has remained virtually the same since its launch in 2018.
As sources familiar with the matter have reported to Bloomberg, the use of the chip Nvidia an increase in the CPU will also be complemented and in the memory of the Japanese console Nintendo.
The console update will include support for machine learning super sampling technology (DLSS, For the acronym in English) of Nvidia, Which improves graphical rendering using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and makes it more efficient.
This feature allows the iteration of the console, which it is expected to arrive along with an OLED display as well, Can play video games with graphics up to quality 4K when connected to the TV (currently 1080p).
the system DLSS requires video game developers to add additional code to their titles, so it is expected that this technology will only be added to video games that will be released in the future.
Analysts consulted by Bloomberg also expect the incorporation of the new technology Nvidia raise the price of the console up to $ 100.