An unofficial kit has been released that enables the Nintendo Switch Lite to have an OLED screen and HDMI output without soldering
An unofficial DIY kit called ' SUPER5 OLED ' has been released that allows you to replace the LCD display of the 'Nintendo Switch Lite' with an OLED (organic light-emitting diode) display. In addition to the touch-enabled model, there are several variations available, including a cheaper non-touch model and a more high-end model with HDMI output.
This DIY kit gives you the Switch Lite OLED that Nintendo hasn't - The Verge
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The SUPER5 OLED, available from Retro Remake, which sells DIY kits, comes in the following six variations. All variations come with a replacement OLED display and a replacement tool kit, and some variations have touch-enabled displays or HDMI mods that can output video at 1080p (full HD).
SUPER5 – Retro Remake
https://retroremake.co/pages/super5
According to Retro Remake, the display specifications of the SUPER5 OLED, Nintendo Switch Lite, and Nintendo Switch (OLED model) are compared as follows:
name | SUPER5 OLED | Switch Lite | Switch OLED |
brightness | 600 nits | 400 nits | 340 nits |
Color Gamut | 150% sRGB | 99% sRGB | 130% sRGB |
Contrast ratio | 600,000:1 | 900:1 | 340,000:1 |
The video below shows a game being played on a SUPER5 OLED screen: Overall, the screen looks sharp.
SUPER5 OLED for the Switch Lite - Retail Trailer - YouTube
One of the features of the SUPER5 OLED is that it does not require soldering for replacement.
The cheapest kit is $49.99 (about 7,200 yen), $64.99 (about 9,400 yen) for touch support, and $69.99 (about 10,100 yen) for HDMI output support. The most expensive variation is a pre-assembled replacement shell version that is touch-enabled, HDMI output compatible, and easy to replace, and costs $109.99 (about 15,900 yen).
By the way, the suggested retail price of the Nintendo Switch is 32,978 yen, the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) is 37,980 yen, and the Nintendo Switch Lite is 21,978 yen.
Of course, unauthorized modification of the product may result in your licence to receive support from Nintendo.
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