Nintendo has officially announced the long-rumoured upgraded Switch console. The Nintendo Switch was released on October 8, 2021.
The Nintendo Switch (OLED model) costs £309.99 and is available in white or the classic neon, with its blue and red Joy-Cons. Though there was a bit of a rush at first causing preorders to sell out and product pages to be... well, non-existent, not that the product has launched, there's plenty of places to purchase the new console.
You can now order the Switch (OLED Model) from any of the below links (though, whether they have any stock is a different matter entirely):
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Add some protection...
On the same day that the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) launched, a new protective carry case is also arriving. This case can hold the slightly larger Switch console - so, if you plan on taking OLED to the streets, it's an essential addition. It even comes with a screen protector.
More about the Nintendo Switch OLED model:
Though the rumour mill had dubbed the upgraded console the Nintendo Switch Pro, the company has gone a different way. But, despite its rubbish name, the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) carries four main upgrades: a 7-inch OLED screen, 64GB of internal storage, enhanced built-in speakers and a LAN port on the dock. The console will also feature a poseable kickstand and weigh around 20g heavier than the current model, at roughly 420g with Joy-Cons attached.
The 7-inch OLED screen is larger than the 6.2-inch LCD screen found on the standard Switch. Though the new OLED screen has the same resolution as the LCD, the self-lighting pixels in the OLED technology should make for a far more colourful and vibrant image. Happily, the extra 0.8-inch doesn’t increase the console size - the size has is gained by reducing the bezel.
The internal memory upgrades from the 32GB found on the standard Switch model to 64GB. This increase will allow for more Switch games, screenshots and videos to be stored locally before needing a microSD expansion.
We don’t know much about the enhanced speakers yet, only that they are intended to produce clearer audio in handheld and tabletop modes. The LAN port means that the console is no longer reliant on Wi-Fi when docked, freeing up your home’s airways and providing the Switch with a more reliable connection.
The Switch’s processing power hasn’t received an upgrade, and neither has the TV output. The battery life is also the same. This would suggest that the upgrade will feel much more significant for the Ninty fans who enjoy playing handheld and tabletop.