Why does my Switch look bad on 4k TV?

If your Switch is looking blurry, you want to make sure that your picture settings in Switch system settings is actually set to 1080p - it may have chosen 720p by accident when determining the resolution. A 4K TV will not benefit your Nintendo Switch too much because the Nintendo Switch is not a 4k-enabled console.
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How can I make my 4K TV Switch look better?

Change Your TV Resolution Settings

There are several options to choose from, ranging from 480p to 1080p. If you have a 4K TV or one that is capable of 1080p, changing this setting could drastically improve your gameplay. If you've never changed your TV Resolution on your Switch before, it will be set to Automatic.
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How do I make my 4K monitor look better on Switch games?

Go into your TV settings and turn off over scan. If you can't find it, see if there's a pixel perfect or just scan mode. Go to the Switch's System Setting, TV Settings, Adjust Screen Size and then put it down to 97% or so for a 4KTV. Also, just don't use a "smart TV".
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Is there a way to upscale Switch to 4K?

Yes, the Nintendo Switch can be upscaled using various upscaling tools and devices to enhance its graphics quality and bring it closer to 4K or even 8K resolution.
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Is the switch OLED capable of 4K?

Another great disappointment for Switch players playing on their televisions is that you're still capped to a 1080p output; there'll be no 4K upscaling. So whenever you dock the Nintendo Switch OLED, all of its major selling points miraculously disappear.
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Why does my switch look awful on my TV?

Use a different TV set. If possible, use a different Nintendo Switch dock with your console. If the image on the TV is displayed properly while using a different dock, then the original Nintendo Switch dock will need to be repaired.
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How can I make my Nintendo Switch graphics better on my TV?

Complete these steps
  1. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings.
  2. Scroll down the menu on the left-hand side of the screen and select TV Settings. TV Settings selected on the System Settings screen. The following options are available: TV Resolution. This can be set to: Automatic. 480p. 720p. 1080p. RGB Range.
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Does Nintendo switch OLED look better on TV?

Despite the OLED's better built-in screen, it still runs at the same resolution as the standard model: 720p when playing in handheld mode and 1080p when playing in TV mode. That won't increase even if you're connected to a 4K screen.
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Does Switch support 4K 60Hz?

The switch features two independent video inputs that can each support 4K resolution at 60Hz, making it the perfect solution for connecting two video sources to a display that has a limited number of HDMI 2.0 ports.
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What is the max resolution on the Switch?

When in Tabletop or Handheld Mode, the maximum video output resolution is 1280x720 pixels in line with the screen resolution.
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Can I use 4K HDMI for Nintendo Switch?

You'll be able to use any HDMI cable which is 1.4 or newer. The cable that comes with the Nintendo Switch supports 1080p at 60Hz and 4K at 30Hz, which is in line with the 1.4 specs.
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Can a Switch run at 4K on a 4K TV?

Both pro consoles supported 4K and upscaled resolutions. While no model of Nintendo Switch natively supports 4K, that's not to say it's incapable of achieving higher resolutions than its official specs suggest. That's if recent evidence of certain technologies being used in upcoming Switch titles is anything to go by.
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What resolution is the Switch on a 4K TV?

You can connect your Nintendo Switch dock to a 4K TV and use the console in TV mode. The console screen will be displayed on the TV in 1920x1080 Full HD.
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Is Nintendo Switch 1080p or 4K?

It's always about the max output of the systems, which is 1080p on Switch and 4K on those. It's on a game-by-game basis, but I believe a lot of 3D games run at 900p.
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How do I fix the quality on my Switch?

If the issue persists, try the following:
  1. Use a different HDMI port on the TV.
  2. Use a different HDMI cable.
  3. If supported, check for any Game Mode settings on your TV set. ...
  4. Use a different TV set.
  5. If possible, use a different Nintendo Switch dock with your console.
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What resolution is the Switch docked?

While playing Nintendo Switch as a portable device, graphics are locked at 720p size. While the Switch is docked, the graphics can be rendered up to 1080p, but can add borders around the picture to allow the display to be more appropriately scaled in case the display doesn't fit.
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What is wrong with Switch OLED?

The only thing I can recall being an issue are screen burn in, pointless for those who only play via the TV, Joy Con Drift issues being unresolved and maybe Switch software issues being the same. Also I believe someone tested Switch Burn in on the OLED and it didn't seem to be that big an issue for the newer Switch.
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Can the Switch do 1440p?

I play my switch mostly handheld but occasionally play it on my 1080p TV or my 1440p monitor depending on what's going on in the house. I prefer setting my output to 720p as I find that has a sharper image as the pixel scaling is literally 1:2 but I obviously loose definition in some 1080p native games.
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Why do Switch games look so bad?

There is a huge difference in the resolution the game is rendering in vs what it's outputting. For example Xenoblade 1 and 2 can render very low randomly but no matter how those dip it's still outputting a 720p signal. That's why they look so blurry at 1080p.
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Will there be a new Switch in 2024?

The original reporting on the Switch 2's release date pegged it for a fall 2024 release in time for the holiday rush. Now, according to sources speaking to VGC, Nintendo is telling publishers the console's release date is slated for Q1 2025.
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Which Nintendo Switch is 4K?

There is no Switch 4K that I know of. If you don't already own a Switch and plan on playing in handheld mode a lot, totally grab a OLED.
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Do 4K TV upscale automatically?

If you've got a library of non-4K content that you want to keep enjoying on your new TV, then you can rest assured that most 4K TVs actually make use of auto-upscaling, to breathe new life into your standard HD content.
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