CEO Jen-Hsun Huang personally explains the NVIDIA custom processor installed in the Nintendo Switch 2, and also talks about the inside story of the birth of the Nintendo Switch with former president Satoru Iwata
Nintendo has released a video on its official YouTube channel in which NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang talks about the Nintendo Switch 2
About the custom processor installed in the Nintendo Switch 2 [Creator's Voice Special Edition] - YouTube
CEO Huang took the stage and said, 'This is a proud moment for all of us at NVIDIA. We've worked with Nintendo for more than a decade, drawn together by a common belief: that technology should be for the sake of creativity and engineering for the joy of it.'
Next, he talked about the story behind the birth of the Nintendo Switch, sharing his memories of his time with Iwata, the former president of Nintendo.
Huang said, 'I still remember the day Iwata told me his dream. He wanted to create something that no one had ever seen before. A small game console that you could take anywhere with you while still having enough power for big-budget games like movies. It seemed impossible. But that vision became the Nintendo Switch. Iwata passed away before the Switch was released. But his clarity and purpose still inspires us in our daily work. Together, we poured everything into that system. Nintendo Switch took 500 man-years of engineering effort at NVIDIA. We rethought every structure, including the chip architecture, OS, API, and game engine, so that the magic of games could travel with you. The result is self-explanatory. It has sold over 150 million units, brought families together, encouraged indie creators, and redefined the way game consoles should be. It is a global platform that has redefined the way game consoles should be.
Next, about the Nintendo Switch 2, 'And now a new chapter begins. The mission is to create a new game console that further develops the original vision. To do that, we had to renew everything. The chip installed in the Nintendo Switch 2 is completely different from anything we have made before. It has brought three groundbreaking advances. The most advanced graphics in the history of portable machines. An architecture that supports full ray tracing, high dynamic range and compatibility that depicts bright highlights and deep shadows. A dedicated AI processor that brings life and improves gameplay in real time. And ultra-low power. We optimized semiconductor process technology to improve the performance of portable machines. So that you can go anywhere with you. This chip is a miracle of technology. It delivers performance, intelligence, and beauty in the palm of your hand. Switch 2 is not just a new game console. This is the beginning of a new chapter that is worthy of Mr. Iwata's vision. ' He appealed to the custom processor made by NVIDIA.
Finally, he said, 'To my friends at Nintendo, congratulations! I'm honored to be on this journey with you all. And to all those who love games, let's have fun.'
In addition, it has been revealed that the Nintendo Switch 2's NVIDIA custom processor has a built-in 'RT core' for ray tracing that calculates the trajectory of light, and a 'Tensor core' for executing high image quality functions using AI. An overview of the custom processor announced by NVIDIA can be found in the following article.
'Nintendo Switch 2' is equipped with NVIDIA's GPU and CPU, and supports 'DLSS', a high-definition function using AI, 'ray tracing' that accurately draws light, and 'G-SYNC' that reduces image stuttering - GIGAZINE
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