The console-screen color mode will only change the built-in OLED display and not affect a connected television.

How to Turn Off Vivid Mode on the Nintendo Switch OLED

Turn on the Nintendo Switch OLED.

Press theHomebutton on the controller to launch the Home Screen, if it’s not already visible.

A screenshot of the Nintendo Switch Home Screen with the System Settings menu selected.

Scroll to the bottom of the menu and openSystem.

Your selection will take effect immediately.

you could switch back to Vivid Mode in the same menu.

The Nintendo Switch System Settings menu.

What Does Vivid Mode Do?

The OLED screen on the new Nintendo Switch OLED displays color differently than the LCD on prior models.

In general, an OLED screen will appear more colorful than an LCD screen.

A screenshot of the Nintendo Switch OLED System Settings menu with Console-screen colors setting highlighted.

What Does Standard Mode Do?

Standard mode limits the colors visible on the new OLED display.

What’s The Difference Between Vivid and Standard Mode?

A screenshot of the Nintendo Switch OLED with Standard color mode highlighted.

Vivid mode can display a wider variety of bolder, more vibrant colors.

Standard mode can display fewer colors but is more balanced and can be more accurate.

The OLED’s color can have a glowing or neon appearance that distracts from darker portions of an image.

Your choice between Vivid Mode and Standard Mode is a matter of preference.

You might enjoy different modes in different titles.

Color aside, Vivid Mode and Standard Mode are identical.

There is no difference in-game performance, battery life, maximum display brightness, or game compatibility.

Toreset a Nintendo Switch OLED, go toSystem>Formatting Options>Initialize Console>Initialize.

Resetting your Nintendo Switch will erase all data and user accounts.

Games you’ve purchased can be re-downloaded through the Nintendo eShop.

If you already have a regular Switch, there’s no reason toupgrade to the Nintendo Switch OLED.

The OLED model has a slightly better screen and speakers, but everything else is the same.