With The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake due to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, a comparison by ElAnalistaDeBits highlights the differences between Docked and Handheld play. The game has been named the best title of 2026 based on its Metacritic average, according to the source article.
In Docked mode, the game outputs at 1440p upscaled with AMD FSR 1.0 and runs at 60fps. Handheld mode uses 1080p with the same upscaling technology and frame rate, making performance similar across the two modes.
The comparison also identifies visual differences beyond resolution. Docked mode generally offers better rendering in areas including textures, level of detail, field of view and shadows. The source article points players seeking the strongest visual presentation toward Docked mode, while also noting that more than 10 minutes of Handheld gameplay is available to watch.
Sources: Everyeye.it.