NINTENDO SWITCH

Switch Input Lag Guide

The Switch has unique latency challenges. Handheld vs Docked makes a BIG difference.

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~50ms

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60-100ms+

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Joy-Con vs Pro Controller

~16ms
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~8ms
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Smash is notorious for its input lag (~100ms total). The competitive community almost exclusively uses:

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  • inputLag.switch.smash.steps.monitor
  • inputLag.switch.smash.steps.handheld

Reaction Time Test

Establish your baseline reaction speed.

Test Your Speed Now

Display Latency Test

Check your TV's motion clarity.

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