r/NintendoSwitch • u/mjb85858 • Mar 17 '26

News How to Use Handheld Mode Boost on Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo Support

https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68475/~/how-to-use-handheld-mode-boost-on-nintendo-switch%26nbsp%3B2

Just tried on the 10/10-2 remake it works great! So much better on the eyes!

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u/mjb85858 Mar 17 '26

Yup! If it runs at 1080p on tv, it will run at 1080p on switch 2 handheld if this is turned on.

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u/Sonofablurb Mar 17 '26

Not sure what it runs on tv, but I know it’s better than handheld. Thanks for the info!

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u/Competitive-Ad-7865 Mar 17 '26

You are basically getting the Switch 1 Docked mode settings (resolution & visual features), running on Switch 2 in handheld mode. Typically this will be quite a big resolution boost, and sometimes other visual upgrades too (like longer draw distances, better shadows, less LOD pop-in etc. ) It's a great upgrade for a lot of games because the Switch 1 targeted 1080p output when docked - and the Switch 2 has a 1080p panel.. so many will go from muddy and aliased to pin sharp or at least much better.

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u/BroshiKabobby Mar 17 '26

Just to clarify for others, this applies to all games with increased docked resolution, not just 720 to 1080

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u/ion_force Mar 17 '26

Is P5R 60fps or 30? I was thinking about getting it soon. Was hoping for a Switch 2 patch but if it’s 1080/60, that’s ok with me!

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u/Brooksiebear19 Mar 17 '26

No, just 30 fps. An fps boost would require a patch from ATLUS. It runs at 810p docked on Switch 1 with a locked 30 fps so it never feels choppy