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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.

 

[TomSwitch]

QUOTE="James_, post: 9519051, member: 506312"]am i the only one who thinks the new packaging looks like a fucking cereal box

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Looks like they managed to shrink the box.

 

[D34DL1N3R]

@TomSwitch

I think you goofed on the quote.

 

[ErenNonSuzuku34]

Literally the only difference is a bigger screen......nintendo WTF YOU CAN DO BETTER

 

[Bagel Le Stinky]

Literally the only difference is a bigger screen......nintendo WTF YOU CAN DO BETTER

also bigger stand enhanced audio lan port in dock and most importantly oled

 

[ErenNonSuzuku34]

also bigger stand enhanced audio lan port in dock and most importantly oled

i do not see said LED

 

[Bagel Le Stinky]

i do not see said LED

?

 

[ErenNonSuzuku34]

lol

 

[tivu100]

Sound like I will wait until this start to go on sale down the year. Not worth getting it at initial retailer's price just for bigger screen, even if it's OLED, and the LAN port.

 

[Deleted User]

This should have been standard since day one

that applies to every upgraded revision from Nintendo.

 

[Tac 21]

After rumors, claims, and endless debate....


who says it's over!? Switch 4k coming 2022

 

[gaga941021]

that applies to every upgraded revision from Nintendo.

Or any other console.

 

[Deleted User]

After rumors, claims, and endless debate....


who says it's over!? Switch 4k coming 2022

yes true, it needs to have 4K handheld and 8k docked

 

[RichardTheKing]

I just fail to see the point, when the actual tablet screen is extraneous and it works best hooked up to a TV.
It's like...I dunno, Sony improving Blu-Ray playback in the PS4 instead of making the actual gameplay better, I guess. Bad analogy, I admit, but hopefully it still conveys my point - that it's a secondary feature that doesn't make the primary one any better.

 

[subcon959]

I just fail to see the point, when the actual tablet screen is extraneous and it works best hooked up to a TV.
It's like...I dunno, Sony improving Blu-Ray playback in the PS4 instead of making the actual gameplay better, I guess. Bad analogy, I admit, but hopefully it still conveys my point - that it's a secondary feature that doesn't make the primary one any better.

I have the opposite view and see the Switch as a handheld with TV output as a secondary feature. To me it's just not powerful enough to do 1080p with decent framerates (clear to see with Hyrule Warriors), so I prefer the better performance at 720p as a portable.

 

[Gozaburo]

@notrea11y
You're right, Ms. Sakurane but that doesn't change the fact that existing problems like joycon drifting won't get fixed.

 

[Bladexdsl]

Since when is a kickstand and low resolution OLED screen considered an upgrade? Name a device you've bought where a kickstand was a top feature or a reason to upgrade. The #1 reason to upgrade ANY tech is performance and that was ignored so this is the Switch S and not a Switch 2.0

but by being greedy, nintendo will eventually push themselves into obscurity. you can't always satisfy shareholders, and once that price becomes "that's a little too much for a handheld", they will suffer, just like they did with the wii u.

 

[Spider_Man]

Nice screen, I'll buy it. Shame there's no apparent performance increase though.

its nintendo, you should know this by now, all they care about is how to make something cheap seem better with bs gimmicks.

your only getting OLED because i bet they found a supplier that's cheap enough.

but hey just think, Nintendo gamers will get to enjoy dumbed down games games with low resolutions on a screen that's supposed to benefit higher resolutions.

but the fans will be like SHUT UP, TAKE MY MONEY and be like WOW i see the resolution improvement already..... lmfhao!

you never know, when they run out of NVIDIA chips we may get "another model" either improved with their new chip if nintendo can front the bill for the cost increase, or subpar if they find an alternative cheap supplier to provide similar chip cheap enough.

never know too, maybe one day Nintendo will stop offing the costs to its gamers and game devs and increase its cheap 32GB storage and actually give internal storage decent enough for a fucking gaming console.

but don't worry, give it a few years for the PS5/XBX SX to be on the market and third party support drops even more (not that it has great support anyway), Nintendo will have fully phased the 3DS out and will need a new handheld as i cant see them leaving the handheld market, they'll likely make the switch its handheld market, make a new console subpar to last gen (as always) find some new BS gimmicks to make it sound better than it is, and you'll likely hear the same old "we promise better third party support claim" gain and finally get all the last gen games Nintendo gamers missed out on.

and you never know, Nintendo may eventually catch up and offer 4K support.

this is what makes me laugh, how its fans keep insisting Nintendo are so innovative, yet they're always behind using old tech.

 

[RichardTheKing]

Since when is a kickstand and low resolution OLED screen considered an upgrade? Name a device you've bought where a kickstand was a top feature or a reason to upgrade. The #1 reason to upgrade ANY tech is performance and that was ignored so this is the Switch S and not a Switch 2.0

but by being greedy, nintendo will eventually push themselves into obscurity. you can't always satisfy shareholders, and once that price becomes "that's a little too much for a handheld", they will suffer, just like they did with the wii u.

I don't think Nintendo will ever become "obscure", if only because they've got some prime IPs in their pocket - Mario, Metroid, Legend of Zelda, Pokemon, Donkey Kong (which is technically under "Mario", but eh), Kirby, etc.

Your first paragraph, however, I fully agree with.

 

[Pokepicker]

I don't play handheld and I buy physical copies, not digital. Looks like I'll be skipping this.

I’m just curious. How does the fact that you «buy physical copies» factor into not buying this console?

 

[TomSwitch]

@notrea11y
You're right, Ms. Sakurane but that doesn't change the fact that existing problems like joycon drifting won't get fixed.

Joycons is sick. Had a right joycon and a left joycon from different switch failing. Good that they were not lite version.

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I don't think Nintendo will ever become "obscure", if only because they've got some prime IPs in their pocket - Mario, Metroid, Legend of Zelda, Pokemon, Donkey Kong (which is technically under "Mario", but eh), Kirby, etc.

Your first paragraph, however, I fully agree with.

Which in DS family do you consider were upgrades? How about 3DS or New 3DS? WiiU an upgrade over Wii? Switch an upgrade over WiiU?

Did Switch sweep you off your feet when it was released? I think it was meh only but it turns out OK, got to give it time. It's a 10 year journey if Nintendo do it right.