The Real Numbers Behind a Mysterious Nintendo Switch OLED Issue Looks Likely to Settle Fans’ Nerves

The Switch is the golden child of Nintendo’s handhelds. The portable console has been home to some of gaming’s most beloved titles. And with the Japanese gaming giant’s 2022 lineup of releases, it’s only going to get better.

Significantly, users of the Nintendo Switch have the option of leveling up their experience with a tempting OLED variant. However, the prospect of OLED burn-in has held many back from pulling the trigger.

Well, whether you’ve been eyeing that 7 inch OLED screen or already possess one and have been wary of that ghastly burn-in, today’s your lucky day. As per reporting by YouTube channel SwitchForce, fans can finally know what to expect in terms of burn-in on the Switch OLED.

Nintendo Switch OLED’s screen burn-in numbers are here

For the uninitiated, screen burn-in is a genuine possibility with OLEDs. It refers to an image —be it navigation icons or an in-game image — remaining visible as a ghostly background, even when the on-screen image has changed. This can happen because of the same image remaining on your screen for a long time, with screen brightness also playing a role in it.

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And as the name itself suggests, the Switch OLED is not exempt from these issues. But just how long does it take before you see some ghosting? According to Zach from SwitchForce, that would be 3600 hours. That is almost 5 months of the same image appearing on your screen non-stop. But the best part is yet to come, as Zach has even more information to share.

Crediting YouTuber Wulff Den for the testing, Zach notes that at 3600 hours users would only notice a slight burn-in on their screens. While it is not desirable, it would not keep Nintendo fans from their hardcore gaming adventures.

However, there is a threshold at which this becomes a more severe problem. Add an extra 1800 hours on top of the 3600 hours estimate, and you truly have a recipe that could ruin your day.

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At that point, not only would the burn-in be noticeable, but actually hamper the quality of your play. Although, this isn’t a concern unless you plan on sitting at a static screen for over 5400 hours.

It seems OLED burn-in wouldn’t be the looming threat most feared. So load into your favorite Nintendo title and game on! Right after you share your thoughts in the comments below.