'Nintendo Switch Sports' Might Get AMD FSR Support For Better Performance [RUMOR]

"Nintendo Switch Sports" got announced in the recently concluded Nintendo Direct presentation as a "spiritual successor" to "Wii Sports," earning much fanfare along the way. But this one rumor might take the gameplay experience to a whole new level.

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According to WCCFTech, there are rumors that "Switch Sports" might get support for AMD FSR, which will give it far better performance on the handheld. The rumor was spotted by Twitter user NWPlayer123, who tweeted a few images showing a license for the game. Apparently, it mentions Team Red's NVIDIA DLSS competitor by name:

Another Twitter user, OatmealDome, claims that the implementation of FSR is apparently integrated with the game's "agl," which is part of Nintendo's core graphics rendering libraries: 

What this means, according to OatmealDome, is that FidelityFX Super Resolution might be used in future Nintendo games, but predominantly for the Switch for now.

For the unaware, AMD FSR is a type of upsampling software that allows games to run at smoother frame rates. It works by rendering the game a much lower resolution than native, then artificially upscaling it to a higher resolution with barely any visual loss and significant performance bumps.

"Nintendo Switch Sports" getting an official FidelityFX implementation would mean far smoother frame rates than the Switch can provide otherwise. It might be the one saving grace for Nintendo's handheld, which, judging by recent releases like "Pokemon Legends Arceus" and "Shin Megami Tensei V," has been showing the age of its hardware.

For now, it remains to be seen whether this rumor is accurate, as Nintendo or AMD hasn't commented on it yet. The game launches on the Switch on April 29th.

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Everything You Need To Know About 'Nintendo Switch Sports'

If you're one of those folks who absolutely loved "Wii Sports" when it first came out, then "Nintendo Switch Sports" is the direct successor to that.

NBC News shares a few important details about the game, and they are as follows:

• Joy-Con controllers will act as motion controllers for all games coming with the package: badminton, bowling, tennis, soccer, chambara, and even sword fighting. It will also come with a leg strap for those looking to play soccer, for instance, so you know Nintendo has covered every base.
• It allows for 1v1 and 2v2 gameplay, alongside a Free-For-All mode for the bowling game, where multiple people can bowl at the same time.
• Players can compete online against other players worldwide. But those who are incredibly good can actually qualify for professional "Switch Sports" leagues.

Lastly, those who would like to test the game for themselves early can sign up for online playtests. According to RealSport101, the playtests will occur on Feb. 19-20 and are open for Switch Online members. Here is a tweet from Nintendo UK announcing the playtests:

Are you excited to get "Nintendo Switch Sports?" Let us know!

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Written by RJ Pierce