Does The mClassic Improve Graphics on The Nintendo Switch?

[@sigma682]

Nintendo should have included a graphics booster like the mClassic built into the dock.

[@Countcho]

Yeah

[@swayamkrishnan8273]

When the switch is docked it runs at double the gpu speed

[@jaylucien669]

Then the system would've been $399. No thanks.

[@RandiandRucita]

Mclassic and AMD FSR

[@keaton718]

For $100 extra they may as well just include better graphics processor in the first place.

[@jan_sicilia]

If you’re only buying to use with your Switch it might not be worth the $100 price tag. On the other hand, if you are using this with older consoles it starts making more sense. The improvement on switch is barely noticeable but it does make for a smoother image once you start pixel peeping.

[@theindie-vidual2188]

Some games though, for example the Xenoblade Chronicles saga, really benefit a lot since they are barely able to render at 720p sometimes

[@kidrobot.]

yep, i use it for multiple older consoles and it works great

[@SocietyKongMedia]

the "improvement" does not at all warrant the price point

[@DanWMiller]

But did you see the mario flag? It was slightly more red!!

[@supershadows4]

Thought McDonald's was getting into the tech game 🤣🤣

[@assasinarcade]

Lol same

[@KazBaka]

Oh, you didn’t know? McDonald’s is huge into gaming. You clearly have never played the sonic the hedgehog toys they had. 😤

[@sharif47]

KFC sure is.

[@VincentJulianOng]

So this doesn't come with a happy meal?

[@MrTr3sL3wis]

Yeah this guy is a clown lmao

[@TheeCambion]

Imo the mclassic doesn't do enough to justify a 100 dollars but it's decent.

[@R.MaxumOff]

↖️Would you like some Paranormal Activity??? Come and see💪😈👍.

[@systematicallyshocked]

Not only that but from experience and sharing it in their forums seems like they have some real malfunctions going on overtime. If it wasn't for that I'd say it does its job best with older systems like the GameCube and ps2. It's absolutely not worth it for the Switch alone.

[@imdragon1326]

@@systematicallyshocked not true It works great and the company offers opportunities if something goes wrong with device

[@ddv333]

Got one, never noticed a difference (still use it always)... best switch accesory for me is the pro controller

[@julianx2rl]

What about the Hori Split-Pad?

[@adblockevery1243]

@@julianx2rl hori split pad is amazing

[@themagicalgamer6522]

If you play stuff like mario odyssey, botw, mk8, then hell no you're noticing any difference. On the other hand, if you're playing Doom, wolfenstein 2, witcher 3. Only then you should start noticing the upgrade

[@LRM12o8]

You noticed no difference, yet you didn't return it and refund the 100$? 🤨 Geezus...

[@dude_1983]

The fact you have to zoom in to notice any differences doesn’t justify the $99 price tag. 1080p on my TV is perfectly fine with me.

[@Youraveragegamer_97]

if your referimg to the switch, most games in docled never touch 1080p

[@imdragon1326]

Idk understand why some of you broke people are so delusional it's being zoom in to show jaggies edges being smooth out ,on Pc msaa or any type of AA cost performance too fps this isn't and improved colors aswell

[@imdragon1326]

Another thing 1080p display? You are not what the product is being aim at all.

[@keeshh06]

@@imdragon1326 whoa little man calm down, going around calling ransoms broke is hypocritical

[@imdragon1326]

@@keeshh06 not true read his comment correctly then attack he said "justify" ,,,!? For him self or others

[@raydog422]

I'm not the only one who thought this had something to do with McDonald's right 😳🤨

[@shortperson20]

It was from McDonalds though

[@joestaples8834]

For just under $100? I'd hardly say that's a bargain

[@curri189]

Well tbf he didn't say it was. It just is under $100

[@SimpleTakes0]

That’s a big bargain :(

[@papimew2672]

@@curri189 that’s the OPs point. That is under 100 but still not a bargain.

[@markmacdonald1805]

Beyond the Switch the mClassic works really awesome for retro games. Works great on my SNES/n64/Gamecube

[@ThomasCassonActor]

Have you modded your snes and n64

[@MegaLPlover]

FYI he states it can improve gameplay performance. It does in fact not improve gameplay performance it only affects image quality

[@RPGkanon]

braindead ign as usual

[@VictorHuang88]

I've owned this for the Switch and it's been fantastic cleaning up the jaggies. Highly recommended.

[@TommyBoyHustle]

I’ve had it for about a year now and it’s definitely a game changer

[@enel7754]

Ive had this for a year, running it on my 4k 43 inch monitor, def worth it you see a big differnce

[@TexasBestGamer]

Just make a switch 2 with better hardware

[@SuperMurray2009]

Best answer

[@HipnotikHylian]

It's coming

[@PlazDreamweaver]

@@HipnotikHylian It's never coming at this point.

[@FungeHucker]

Hmm. Not exactly a massive improvement for Switch gaming but this could be a great addition for my PS3! Has anyone tried out any PS3/360 titles with this?

[@David-nd4to]

upscale that 720p all you want, wont stop it being 30fps lmao

[@kgosiitsilemodisaesi7580]

🤣🤣🤣 don't be mean man

[@David-nd4to]

@@kgosiitsilemodisaesi7580 my bad. Lol

[@TimBartja]

To be clear, it will upscale games that already run at 60fps to 1080p; it's just the 4K bump that only works for 30fps

[@gondalasatvarsh5892]

This is not worth it, but it atleast proves that something like this works which is amazing.

[@ezg8448]

It helps a lot with motion which the video did not show.

[@lildel7698]

How about increasing the handheld graphics without getting the oled model

[@ducethe2nd246]

Have it and it’s hard to say it’s worth $100 for switch but if you have a computer monitor you can change your switch settings to Full RGB and the colors are deeper. Also playing breath of the wild at 720p upscaled to 1080 does eliminate a lot of frame drops at the cost of some textures

[@sofaking1180]

It doesn't eliminate frame drops in botw or any other game. frame rates/drops/dips/etc fall under the purview of performance... whereas the Mclassic takes care of image quality alone (i.e. not frame rates & performance). The only thing that affects performance with the Switch is the Switch itself.

[@Clever_Pepper]

@@sofaking1180 botw drops frames significantly less in handheld mode because it outputs at native 720 rather than attempting to reach 900p like it does when docked. The person you replied to is saying you can have the switch output at 720p, and then have the mClassoc upscale to 1080p. This should improve performance as the switch is pushing less pixels

[@jameswalterthethird]

@@Clever_Pepperyou can’t pick what resolution a stock switch can run at…… so no your not going to get better performance from the m classic just a slightly better picture

[@IceBlueLugia]

@@jameswalterthethirdYou most certainly can, go to your settings

[@ChrisVideoStreams]

Got one, have been using it for a couple of years now, used it with Switch, Wii U, PS3 .

[@Bry.89]

There's a new device coming out soon called the "4k Gamer Pro" which does more processing and color enhancement and has more options.

[@rickvince]

Price?

[@jowhit5853]

It doesn't do 1440p though

[@Bry.89]

@@jowhit5853 apparently it does now.

[@jowhit5853]

@@Bry.89 nice

[@MrSvante88]

Great video, love the delivery, much more relaxed than these types of videos typically are.

[@ShaneMakesMovies]

1:51 "there's an increase in visual fidelity without question" *Transition wipes across screen to show difference, literally looks exactly the same*

[@knightreviews5603]

Nah you can definitely see a difference in picture quality, it’s just so minor to justify the price increase AND is it AS noticeable in motion

[@faisalhussain2270]

You're probably not watching on a great monitor

[@celeste3761]

Focus on the edges of the glowing visor as well as the reflective shadows on the shoulders.

[@305backup]

Very clear difference. One literally has no anti aliasing. If you dont see a difference you mustve never played a pc game before

[@wodensthrone5215]

If people are really wanting better visuals or anti aliasing, just emulate switch games on pc with Yuzu.

[@johnnycage6132]

It does work the problem is the way they advertise it they make seem like it will make a big difference but it doesn't they really need to lower the price to like $35

[@bracelet4002]

The price for that thing is way to high.

[@ShamBell]

To get the most out of this device, set the Switch's resolution to 720p & let the upscaling go to work! Zelda looks amazing on my tv w/ this device. Heck, even just the main home screen looks better.

[@rickvince]

Yes! Can't believe they didn't mention this.

[@LoveTheGiant]

That actually makes it worse. Don't do that.

[@baguettebeefs2846]

Updates on this?

[@samuraigundam0079]

Aside from the Switch, would like to know how this would work for my old Nintendo, Saturn, Dreamcast, Wii and PS3.

[@KP-48-007]

Or yuzu on pc for free including 60 fps patches Edit: native 4k/8knot upscale and the improvement is huge.

[@EyefyourGf]

You need pretty beefy PC for yuzu,and even then its not guarantied that you will run games flawless,some games work better then others,and while many you can play from start to finish,experience may be different from game to game,and how strong is your PC.

[@matthewjuarbe5826]

Yuzu isnt perfect many games don't render properly not every game has a 60fps patch many games uses a dynamic resolution scale which has to be disable by patch which some arent to get up to 4K resolution and even then the 2d texture assets are still low res so when you increase the resolution while the 3D polygons will look nice itll be paired with blurry or extremely pixelated backgrounds.

[@solomeoparedes8162]

*and a $1300 pc

[@matthewjuarbe5826]

@@solomeoparedes8162 running yuzu at native res doesn't require a 1300usd PC my PC from 4yrs ago run yuzu at 4k fine. the issue is the emulator isnt perfect its still a baby and needs lots of optimization. man games dont run right with performance and graphical issues. even on my friend s3000 PC breath of the wild on yuzu cant hold a 60fps he has to use cemu the wii u emulator cause its more optimize.

[@theparabolachampion6757]

The thumbnail made me think it was an accessory from Mcdonalds

[@cvanims]

Maybe if it was like $25 I'd get it, but not for right under $100, at least not specifically for the Switch.

[@jetfryl9831]

We just need a new switch

[@Jimmy-ph8xn]

This screams “SPONSORED CONTENT”

[@joewhitlow5799]

If you set your switch to output 720p the mClassic will do more for picture quality.

[@hashen_chamal]

$100 for a few pixels smoothed out. Kinda lame.

[@ChipHaven_Dan]

Nintendo should have had this at least with oled ....but profit is snd has been everything for nintendo

[@RydonJS]

$100 for practically identical gameplay!?? Nah

[@marco.pereira]

I've seen multiple videos on KZbin and almost everyone states it's not worth it it's so minor of any at all. They say it's more of a gimmick than anything.

[@demonreturns4336]

My man here wants to let everyone know that he does in fact have a 4K tv…… feels like it’s 2015

[@AbsolutePwnage]

I'm hoping that Nintendo will just improve their hardware and upscale the existing games on a new gaming platform. Switch Pro, where you at?

[@ponderingForever]

Thought we was talking fast food

[@alexanderquiles7876]

You guys should test the 4k gamer pro.

[@AtomTheReactive]

You can use them together, as the 4K gamer pro introduces a lot of sharpening, while the mclassic reduces the jagged edges.

[@dallase1]

The Slight improvement in picture quality is not worth the price.

[@rjcastillo2362]

Does it work on a TV that’s not 4k?

[@GloriousKev]

Weird recommendation for the Switch specifically. This would be a great accessory for say an early 3D console like the PS1/2, N64, Gamecube, OG Xbox, or Dreamcast. Anything besides those consoles imo won't really see much benefit from what I've seen.

[@Drying_Pan]

Not even the PS2. Most of its library outputs 480i. Interlaced formats recieve no boost on the mClassic.

[@Darule514]

Hopefully the new Switch 2 will support native 4K

[@fl6778]

want to see a review between this and Photofast 4k gamer+

[@TheSmurray39]

My 4K tv has an internal upscale option that seems to do a pretty decent job

[@amirrezabiabani1382]

what's your tv ?

[@jameslewis3133]

Mine apparently does but there's literally zero difference

[@_DST0NE_]

If you have a newer 4k TV is this even necessary? Won't the TV automatically upscale from 1080p to 4k?

[@christiantrent1030]

Switch doesn’t upscale from 1080p

[@WololoWololo2]

Yes it is necessary

[@WololoWololo2]

Yes the TV will upscale from 1080p to 4K, but Nintendo switch comes with the HDMI that only supports upto 1080p 60fps, so if you plug Mcable with Mclassic to the Switch you will give your TV way more infinite possibilities to upscale even better

[@stiffo1825]

Seriously ? How behind the times are ign 🤣🤣

[@BOXING_LOUNGE]

The 4k benefit only applies to bluray or video @1080p24...

[@chilllovetaflex]

This dude looks like a sims character 🤣🤣

[@luhhjeezy7153]

Omg🤣🤣🤣

[@thegoat4461]

Never thought id say this being a Nintendo Fan but they never been the same since 64

[@Ridku13]

Wait metroid dread didn't originally run at 1080p docked?? Whay is the portable resolution?

[@user-qd4dy4dn6n]

It's not just for the Switch. It is for any console.

[@kana_emiya]

Why did yall not upload this video in 4k

[@supershadows4]

Those looked exactly the same 🤣🤣

[@kai336]

It's a very slight improvement if you have your face close to the 60 inch tv. Basically smoother edges

[@katrose5179]

It actually is noticeably better-but Im not sure it would be if it was a moving image rather than a still.

[@adamwest3637]

I’m guessing it’s still goin to look bad on a 65” 4k tv?

[@crobinson2624]

Take that $100 and put it towards any outstanding purchases you wanna make at the 3DS or WiiU eshops before they close.

[@dutchvanderlinde658]

When do they close?

[@dmaster342]

@@dutchvanderlinde658 March 2023

[@MiKeFish2012]

Is this thing reallt worth it and can it be used on anything that has an hdmi plug?

[@visionxx5724]

Picked this up for 5 bucks. Didn’t really a notice a difference tbh. But can’t complain for 5 bucks

[@Phantron]

video below 720p limited to 1080p upscale? uh not true, mine upscales to 1440p too. it says so in my info on the TV

[@BOXING_LOUNGE]

It upscales from 480p, but the sweet spot is 720p

[@Ultimate_Utopian]

A tiny HDMI upscaler for just “99.99$”.

[@CodingApothecary]

Pretty cool, seems like such a 1st world problem fixer lmao. Bit pricey at 100

[@MegaLPlover]

this works wonders if you have a ps3, big noticeable difference on a 4k TV with games like infamous

[@therottenapplepk8881]

Took me back to the N64 and it's red graphic expansion card

[@Jikkle]

YMMV as it depends on your TV, it's size, and honestly just how picky you are about picture quality. The sweet spot for this device is the 480 consoles and that's where you'll see the largest gains.

[@nickdibiase3152]

Too bad there wasn’t a “pro” dock with something like this and a fan built it

[@TheCrazedEB]

sad we have to rely on this to fix poor antialiasing for current and new Nintendo games.

[@kgosiitsilemodisaesi7580]

Man Switch really needs to come up with a switch pro that can atleast do 1080 at 60 fps

[@fenixa2z936]

Saw one at a buddy’s house on Mario Kart. Was blown away and noticed it right away. Sharper and better color.

[@ii-cr1go]

So this should work well with a Steam Deck setup as a TV console.

[@haunter4764]

Steam deck doesn’t need it because it has FSR built-in, and for lighter switch level games you can bump up the resolution up to 4K or 1440p easily, Switch however really needs this

[@Centurion0081]

we really don't care about the upscaling, cause we focus more on the gameplay.

[@MrMark1]

Would sell a lot more if half the price

[@ilive4retro]

Still use mine, it cleans the picture up a tad bit.

[@yabbadabbindude]

Theoretically a PC gamer whose having a hard time maintaining 60fps at 1080p could set their games to 720p and let the mclassic do it's thing while your computer reaches it's 60fps target, right?

[@BOXING_LOUNGE]

Correct 🔥

[@moomanchu608]

Ive had this for a year now, definitely worth the upgrade

[@CheeseTooth]

You make this video NOW??

[@Dankuzmeemusmaximus]

2022 and still 1080p?

[@rtamayo004]

The included HDMI cable for the Switch is rated for 1080p, so you would need a higher rated cable to see the upscale above 1080p

[@Drying_Pan]

From cables I've used also rated at 1080p, they have been able to pass 4k. Just no HDR, which the mClassic doesn't provide of course.

[@Nihil0s]

If you've bought an HDMI cable in the last decade, it can carry 4k signal.

[@markwebster4996]

HDMI 1.4 that comes with Switch is perfectly capable of carrying the 1440p the Mclassic outputs

[@WololoWololo2]

Yes you do, you need Mcable as high rated HDMI cable

[@Neo_X90X]

Dang ya'll waited well too long to now do a video for it.

[@ChenzoCenteen]

Anyone notice any difference on Pokemon Legends Arceus?

[@MKF30]

Metroid isn't blurry lol...dudes acting like its n64 or something. I'm more concerned with stellar gameplay over just a pretty face.

[@johnnyrenkiewicz2789]

I’m using the Mcable on my hdmi switcher with my switch and my wii and im completely happy with my purchase

[@WhatzHappeningNow9]

This should have been priced around $30.

[@JacobOlli]

Wish they would make something for it to improve framerate

[@philipp8994]

If you only have a 1080p monitor the mcable gaming edition is doing the same. You get upscaling to 1080p and the anti aliasing is the same as the mclassic. The mcable does not have: 1440p, retro mode, off mode. Everything is the same

[@theindie-vidual2188]

Not exactly, since not all games on the switch are downscalled or don't even render at 1080p, so games like xenoblade, doom, the witcher, they'd all still benefit from the adapter.

[@WololoWololo2]

Nintendo switch comes with 1080p HDMI cable in the box. Mcable supports 4K 120 fps

[@brandoncheney2815]

look if you have a decent 4k tv its already doing a decent enough job of upscaling

[@brummiepcgamer568]

it would have been better if they did a 4k switch in the first place and sell it for 99 dolars more

[@lex_C_88]

One thing they don't tell you is you need a 1440p compatible tv

[@oliverparker425]

Do you expect the thing to display to not existent pixels?

[@HWOD]

It's worth it especially for all the retro systems

[@jeepneygang]

... shouldn't Nintendo just include this built in with their console? Are they that cheap?

[@recreatethe80s]

The name sounds sort of like a new McDonalds burger.

[@tiburonroano]

Switch is a great handheld console you can connect it to a TV but the plastic holder doesn't increase power. Graphics on a 4K tv look bad but its playable.

[@ScottJPowers]

Nintendo's Switch's hardware was showing its age when the console was first released. it's hardware is barely on par with the PS3. This is the reason it's screen is only 720p, and, for all of you whining for a higher res screen, such a screen would require all new hardware and it would make the switch much more expensive.

[@kharis6770]

is that also work on the PS3?

[@DrDZM]

Thought ads videos where meant to have a disclaimer

[@chullsie]

where to buy it sir?

[@AtomTheReactive]

amazon

[@Parabellumjohn215]

Could do this for years with the Xbox TV-in port

[@ezg8448]

This product is practically mandatory for dock users. Especially for games that need to down scale resolution which is almost every game, it hides it extremely well.