Does The mClassic Improve Graphics on The Nintendo Switch?

In today's tech video, we're breaking down the mClassic! Is this small upscaler worth the budget? We dive in and see if the mClassic can in fact improve graphics on the Nintendo Switch. Regardless if you're gaming on the Switch or even plan to use the mClassic for retro gaming with the Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, Xbox 360, Gamecube, or just about any older console you have, the mClassic could be just what you're looking for if you're looking to improve how the games look like on larger displays.

With the mClassic, you're getting three toggleable modes of operation: Processing On, for upscaling gameplay with anti-aliasing for a sharper picture. Retro Mode, which optimizes older console games, including 4:3 aspect ratio. And Processing Off for those games that may not benefit from the mClassic's graphics processing, giving you a passthrough signal.

Is the mClassic worth it for just under $100? Let us know in the comments below!


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[sigma]

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

[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.

[ddv]

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

[supershadows]

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

[SocietyKongMedia]

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

[TheeCambion]

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

[dude_]

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.

[markmacdonald]

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

[raydog]

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

[joestaples]

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

[MegaLPlover]

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

[VictorHuang]

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

[enel]

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

[Bry.]

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

[ducethend]

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

[David-ndto]

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

[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?

[MrSvante]

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*