Nvidia has introduced a revolutionary next-generation Tegra chip for the Nintendo Switch 2 gaming console. The new processor delivers ten times higher performance compared to the previous generation and supports hardware ray tracing.
G. Ostrov
Nintendo of America released a special video titled "Voice of Creators Special — Switch 2 Custom Chip," featuring Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang discussing the development of chips for Nintendo Switch gaming consoles.
Nintendo and Nvidia Partnership History
According to Huang, the collaboration between Nvidia and Nintendo has lasted over ten years. The companies are united by a shared concept: "technology should serve creativity." Particularly significant was the meeting with the late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, who shared his dream of creating a gaming console powerful enough for big games yet portable.
Technical Specifications of the New Tegra Chip
The new Nvidia Tegra chip for Switch 2 includes the following innovative capabilities:
- Full hardware ray tracing for high dynamic range (HDR) rendering
- Dedicated AI processor for real-time image enhancement and gameplay improvement
- Optimized semiconductor processes to achieve balance between high performance and low power consumption
Revolutionary Performance
Thanks to Nvidia DLSS technology support, the new Tegra chip delivers ten times higher overall performance compared to the original Switch. This opens completely new possibilities for game developers and gamers.
Switch 2 Prospects
Considering that global sales of the original Switch exceeded 150 million units, the creators hope that Switch 2 will surpass its predecessor's success. Russian marketplaces have already started accepting pre-orders for the new console.
Learn more about Nvidia technologies on the company's official website.
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