Nintendo officially reveals the OLED model Nintendo Switch console



After rumors, claims, and endless debate, Nintendo has proven that it was all true: there is a new Nintendo Switch model coming. Simply titled the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) this version of the console features a 7-inch 720p OLED screen, a new stand for the tablet, 64GB internal storage, "enhanced audio", and a dock that comes with a LAN port. The OLED Switch will retail for $349.99 USD, and launches October 8, 2021.

The system will be available in either white or the traditional Switch colors of neon blue and red. Nintendo's official site refrains from mentioning any new or more powerful processing power over the original Nintendo Switch, and states that the system will max out at 1080p/60fps when docked.

Nintendo Switch (OLED model) console



Nintendo Switch (OLED model) console
Size 102mm x 242mm x 13.9mm (with Joy-Con controllers attached)
Please note: 28.4mm at the thickest, from the tips of the analogue sticks to the ZL/ZR Button protrusions.
Weight Approx. 320g
(With Joy-Con controllers attached: 420g)
Screen Capacitive touch screen / 7-inch OLED / 1280x720 resolution
CPU/GPU NVIDIA customised Tegra processor
System memory 64 GB

You can increase your console's storage with compatible microSD cards (sold separately). For more information on compatible microSD cards, please visit our support section.

Please note: a portion of the internal memory is reserved for use by the system.
Communication features Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant) / Bluetooth 4.1
In TV mode, it's also possible to use a wired LAN connection.
Video output Maximum resolution: 1920x1080, 60 fps
Please note: output via HDMI cable in TV mode. In tabletop mode and handheld mode, the maximum resolution is 1280x720, which matches the screen resolution.
Audio output Supports linear PCM 5.1ch
Please note: output via HDMI cable in TV mode.
Speakers Stereo
USB terminal USB Type-C terminal
Used for charging or for connecting to the Nintendo Switch dock.
Audio jack 4 pole stereo 3.5mm mini plug (CTIA standard)
Please note: Nintendo cannot guarantee functionality with all products.
Game card slot Exclusively for Nintendo Switch game cards.
microSD card slot Compatible with microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards. Please read our microSD Card FAQ for more information on compatible microSD cards.

Please note: an update via an internet connection is required to use microSDXC memory cards.
Sensors Accelerometer / gyroscope / brightness sensor
Operating environment Temperature: 5 - 35°C / Humidity: 20 - 80%
Internal battery Lithium ion battery / battery capacity 4310mAh
Please note: the internal battery cannot be removed. If the battery needs to be replaced, it can be replaced for a fee via Nintendo Customer Support.
Battery life Approx. 4.5-9 hours

The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Charging time 3 hours approx.
Please note: this is the time taken to charge while the console is in sleep mode.
 

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I think many of us here forget that both the original Switch is underclocked, and so is the new Mario Switch - underclocked and due to thermals able to go even further theoretically in terms of performance. We don't know yet if Nintendo has improved thermals, but in theory if they have made advancements there, it is possible that the OLED model runs with unlocked speeds. It won't exceed 1080 / 60, but it could then offer performance in line with custom firmware / homebrew approaches.
If Nintendo make games run faster on the OLED model they are taking a unnecessary risk for no gain to themself. Potentially breaking some games is big deal.

What you call underclocked may very well be required engineering margin in the begining. Once that is in place it basically lock the platform in stone, so with newer hardware there is more margin but the clock speed of the platform can't be change without affecting existing games so it won't be done unless the management can be convinced to take the risk (like maybe the platform is not competitive so they are desperate to try anything to save it).
 
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Why are you all like "I hope it has some performance improvements"? If it even had a 1% performance increase Nintendo would've advertised it. They were showing off an Ethernet port in the dock. Lmao.
Maybe I missed it, but I don't recall them advertising performance improvements for the New 3DS and the more powerful CPU in that led to better performance in some games. Some games even supported higher gfx settings when run on New 3DS.

Obviously Switch OLED is not running on a new chip, instead appearing to use the same Mariko revision as Switch Lite and the big V2 model, but improvements to performance in terms of 'authorising' higher clocks speeds for devs to use are not impossible. Improbable perhaps but not inconceivable
 

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"Nintendo Switch (OLED model)"

Just when you thought Nintendo naming schemes couldn't get any worse than "New 3DS"

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The expanded memory from 32gb to 64gb doesn't matter anyways since you are still going to need a sd card.
honestly I think it is a nice extra ,you can get a fee extra games either way
and it helps add to the value here , I think it helps with the price point of it being +$50
I mean you get 3 things , a better screen , an Ethernet adapter/ port
and the added storage for $50 more
oh and plus the better kickstand
yeah it's not much but it does help

I of course have no interest in this model ,I am actually kinda relieved it is what it is for 2 reasons
1) they gave me no real reason to open my wallet
2) they did not fracture the platform so now there is still no games that my hacked models will not run due to platform fracturing

I think the extra storage will help to sell it to newbies and justify the extra $50
which is not all that bad of a jump up anyways considering what Nintendo has charged ethernet in the past
 

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"Nintendo Switch (OLED model)"

Just when you thought Nintendo naming schemes couldn't get any worse than "New 3DS"
It's a perfect name for the model. It's OLED, and that's basically it. If they called it the Switch Pro people would be complaining that it's not 8k docked, 4k handheld (you know, like they're doing in this thread). It does what it says on the tin, whereas the New 3DS actually had upgraded specs and some (only two, IIRC) games required the specs, meaning if some 80 year old grandmother tried to be nice and buy a New 3DS game for her grandchild who only had the 3DS XL she was out of luck where as all current Switches are just... Switches, OLED or otherwise.
 

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Pixel shift won't prevent burn in from gaming, it will just blur the edges a bit. Having said that, I'm not particularly concerned about it on a mobile device with poor battery life.

Also, people forget that IPS panels are quite susceptible to burn in too. I've had 3 IPS monitors suffer from it over the years. Interestingly, I've never had it happen to any OLED phone.
 
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How is Nintendo so incapable of naming their console revisions? As if New 3DS wasn't confusing enough, this is simply Switch again with the OLED part in parentheses
 

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Personally I'm very happy with this new version, OLED was pretty much at the top of my wants... And LAN is also a great addition, as it is the main reason I use a third party dock.
 
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Pixel shift won't prevent burn in from gaming, it will just blur the edges a bit. Having said that, I'm not particularly concerned about it on a mobile device with poor battery life.

Also, people forget that IPS panels are quite susceptible to burn in too. I've had 3 IPS monitors suffer from it over the years. Interestingly, I've never had it happen to any OLED phone.

Burn in on LCD panels is almost impossible. Image retention yes, but that is not permanent and will go away even if you just turn off your screen/switch after some minutes/hours.
 
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How is Nintendo so incapable of naming their console revisions? As if New 3DS wasn't confusing enough, this is simply Switch again with the OLED part in parentheses
That's perfect, that describes it exactly. If you called it anything else, it would be confusing and people might thing it's some sort of Switch Pro. This IS simply still the Switch, but an OLED screen.
 
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Maybe I missed it, but I don't recall them advertising performance improvements for the New 3DS and the more powerful CPU in that led to better performance in some games. Some games even supported higher gfx settings when run on New 3DS.

Obviously Switch OLED is not running on a new chip, instead appearing to use the same Mariko revision as Switch Lite and the big V2 model, but improvements to performance in terms of 'authorising' higher clocks speeds for devs to use are not impossible. Improbable perhaps but not inconceivable
No it doesn't. The n3DS runs at o3DS speeds unless the game asks it to clock up.
 

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I'm actually glad that I never believed the rumors of the so called pro with 4K etc.
Well, only a quarter of the rumor is true; a new Switch model, which is this OLED one and that's it aside from the 64GB Upgrade.
I actually knew that Nintendo wouldn't go the 4K route and it's all because thinking of the past.

Nintendo Wii - Only 512MB. In the same year, we had the PS3 with the launch 60GB model. Still even more than the improved battery life version from 2019! Aside from 4GB even on par with the new OLED model!
Also the PS3 and Xbox 360 had 1080p already while the Wii is still stuck on 480p.
As for the Wii U, I don't know which games and if even a game, runs at 1080p. I don't see the difference between 720p and 1080p, I'm just too bad at that.

Nintendo released the New 3DS with double CPU after 3 years the 3DS came out, so it's just TERRIBLE they didn't even bother to do more RAM and CPU which would even fix performance issues in Breath of the Wild, Age of Calamity and Link's Awakening. Crazy that that game has performance issues.
So Nintendo going the 4K route and atleast 8GB RAM will probably happen in like 2050ish or so.
They just could put the OLED into the Switch Lite as it only benefits handheld gaming.
Oh yeah, don't forget, the new dock has finally an ethernet port. HECK, 2004's XBOX 360 already had one!!!!

All I'm happy about is finally has put the rumors to rest... I completely stopped watching RGT 85 and many YouTubers.
 
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Damn Nintendo 3.50 for the 64g storage and you couldn’t go all out and go 128g


“Bloomberg has published a new story about the upcoming system, which breakdowns the price to manufacture it. The new system apparently costs the Japanese video game giant "around $10 more per unit" to make.

In terms of an individual component breakdown - the new Samsung OLED screen is believed to be around $3 to $5 per unit, the upgrade storage costs an extra $3.50, and other components like the LAN port and improved kickstand are a few extra bucks.”
 

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Damn Nintendo 3.50 for the 64g storage and you couldn’t go all out and go 128g


“Bloomberg has published a new story about the upcoming system, which breakdowns the price to manufacture it. The new system apparently costs the Japanese video game giant "around $10 more per unit" to make.

In terms of an individual component breakdown - the new Samsung OLED screen is believed to be around $3 to $5 per unit, the upgrade storage costs an extra $3.50, and other components like the LAN port and improved kickstand are a few extra bucks.”

thats not horrendous markup then, still they should've just eaten it, made it $300 , lowered v2 to $250, and kept Lite at $200

That would be quite the lineup

instead of veering towards the upsell models, 200/300/350

The gap actually makes Lite still really compelling for casual users and/or portable handheld diehards
 

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