How to Prevent Burn-In on your Nintendo Switch OLED

With Nintendo Switch OLED offering a much nicer picture than the previous model, it comes with one downside, burn-in. This is one of the largest concerns with the technology, due to the infamous problems with plasma televisions and their concerns with gaming.

For Switch owners who just bought the OLED version, there should be some hesitation of playing the handheld for a long time as the risk of burn-in. While the risk will always be there, there are ways to minimize the chance of burn-in. Sadly, it’s not like the LG OLED TV that has a Pixel Refresher feature, and the chance of having a burn-in will always be there.

Without further ado, here’s how to prevent burn-in on your new Nintendo Switch OLED:

Turn on the Auto Brightness

When your Switch OLED has a max brightness setting on and you play a game where there are static images, for the most part, the chance of that burn-in is high. Therefore, It is recommended to turn on the Auto-Brightness feature by holding the Home Button.

Decrease the Brightness

If you are not fond of the Auto-Brightness settings, it’s imperative that you don’t max the brightness setting for the most part, unless you really need to. Putting it at its highest setting will have a chance of a burn-in down the road.

Avoid Static Images

Shooter games that have a persistent HUD or Heads Up Display will have a chance for your Switch OLED to have image retention after playing for hours. It’s recommended to take a break after a couple of hours and put the screen to rest. Don’t overuse it.

Know Retailer Policies

Most companies/regions offer no warranty claims for burn-in, as it’s considered part of the technology itself. However, certain retailers offer additional warranties that, in the case of Best Buy and many others, they will cover the issue. An additional $50 for two years of worry-free gaming is a small price to pay, especially when you consider all the other things that can go wrong.

Turn on Screen Burn-In Reduction

From the TV Settings menu, don’t forget to turn on your Screen Burn-In Reduction. Doing so will lower the screen brightness after five minutes of inactivity.