Vivid mode is on by default, but you can switch to Standard mode if you prefer.
How to Turn Off Vivid Mode on the Nintendo Switch OLED
Follow the steps below to turn off Vivid Mode on the Nintendo Switch OLED. Your selection will take effect immediately. You can switch back to Vivid Mode in the same menu.
What Does Vivid Mode Do?
The OLED screen on the new Nintendo Switch OLED displays color differently than the LCD on prior models. In general, an OLED screen will appear more colorful than an LCD screen. Vivid mode makes full use of OLED’s superior color, which results in a more colorful and vivid image.
What Does Standard Mode Do?
Standard mode limits the colors visible on the new OLED display. Nintendo hasn’t clarified the exact specifications of Standard mode, but an official interview with Nintendo’s Toru Yamashita states Standard mode is designed to look like a conventional LCD.
What’s The Difference Between Vivid and Standard Mode?
Vivid mode can display a wider variety of bolder, more vibrant colors. Standard mode can display fewer colors but is more balanced and can be more accurate. Every previous Nintendo game console with a built-in screen used a form of LCD technology, so game studios making a game for a Nintendo console created game art with the capabilities of an LCD in mind. The Nintendo Switch OLED’s Vivid mode has a bolder, more vibrant look that many gamers will prefer, but it can distract from the game’s artistic design. The OLED’s color can have a glowing or neon appearance that distracts from darker portions of an image. Your choice between Vivid Mode and Standard Mode is a matter of preference. You might enjoy different modes in different titles. You can change the color-screen mode at any time, even after launching a game, so feel free to experiment. Color aside, Vivid Mode and Standard Mode are identical. There is no difference in-game performance, battery life, maximum display brightness, or game compatibility.
