If you're been disappointed with the HDR output of the Nintendo Switch 2, you might have missed one key configuration option

An Important HDR Setting Is Hidden On Nintendo Switch 2 - Here's How To Find It

If you're been disappointed with the HDR output of the Nintendo Switch 2, you might have missed one key configuration option

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This brightness slider actually controls the paper white point of the image, which is used as a reference point for numerous other HDR settings behind the scenes. But leaving this at its default, you'll likely overexposing the entire HDR image, losing details in midtones and shadows as a result. It's frustrating that this slider doesn't have a corresponding nit value (with white points usually configured between 200-300 nits), but it's definitely a setting to adjust immediately if you've been finding the HDR presentation while docked lacking.

It's also not the only setting to take note of if you're looking to get the best out of the Nintendo Switch 2. As with other HDR-compatible consoles, you'll want to make sure that Dynamic Tone Mapping is either off or set to HGIG on your display, so that mapping is done by the console instead. Once done, you'll want to run through the HDR setup again just to ensure that your previous settings are still accurate. While there, make sure to set HDR to only turn on when playing supported games, and not on at all times as is the default.

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