Behind the Pixels: Ray Tracing & AI Upscaling Demystified

Behind the Pixels: Ray Tracing & AI Upscaling Demystified

Welcome Tour’s “Visual Expo” corridor uses interactive dioramas to explain Switch 2’s tech. Adjust sliders to toggle ray tracing on a Zelda shrine scene – watch real-time reflections appear in water pools and metallic armor. A “DLSS 4.0” demo lets players degrade resolution to 480p before AI reconstructs it to 4K. “Tensor cores handle 100 TOPS for this,” notes Tech Demo Lead Taro Nishimura. The pièce de résistance? A RE Engine-powered Metroid scene running native 8K/60fps on docked hardware.

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Step into the future of play with Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, an immersive, interactive showcase designed to introduce players to everything the new console has to offer. Developed and published by Nintendo, this action-simulation experience blends fun and functionality through engaging minigames, guided tech demos, and hands-on virtual exhibitions. Whether you're exploring enhanced visuals, haptic feedback, or new control schemes, the Welcome Tour offers a cinematic deep dive into the hardware’s capabilities—perfect for newcomers and longtime fans alike. Get ready to discover what sets Nintendo Switch 2 apart from the rest.
Release Date: 05 Jun 2025
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Developed by: Nintendo
Published by: Nintendo
Genre: Action , Simulation