#Switch 2 AI features

The Nintendo Switch 2 is shaping up to be a massive leap forward in handheld console power, and now we know why. While Nintendo's initial reveal left fans speculating about what's under the hood, Nvidia has stepped in to shed more light on the next-gen Switch's capabilities—and the details are impressive. In a new blog post, Nvidia confirmed that the Switch 2 will support DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling)—a major feature from its lineup of desktop and laptop GPUs. While Nvidia hasn’t specified which version of DLSS will be included, the tech's presence alone signals a massive leap from the original Switch’s modest graphics. Also confirmed: the custom Nvidia chip powering the console will include dedicated RT Cores and Tensor Cores, allowing the Switch 2 to handle real-time ray tracing. Nvidia revealed that they’ll enable AI-powered features like face tracking and background removal, which could revolutionize in-game video chat and live-streaming on the platform. One particularly bold claim from Nvidia: the Switch 2 will offer “10x the graphics performance” of the original Switch. While that figure likely relies heavily on DLSS-enhanced upscaling, it's still a major statement—especially considering the original Switch was often criticized for its dated hardware. Read more in our articles including "Nvidia Confirms DLSS and Ray Tracing for Nintendo Switch 2" and "Switch 2 Dock Features Auto-Cooling and 4K HDMI Output".