Switch OLED $349.99 October 8th

[thadoggfather]

Technical Specs - Nintendo Switch™ - System hardware, console specs - Nintendo - Official Site

Get the detailed specs for the Nintendo Switch™ – OLED Model, the Nintendo Switch, and the Nintendo Switch Lite systems, plus Joy-Con controllers, and more.

www.nintendo.com

7" OLED screen, new dock, kickstand adjustable like a Surface, white Joycons,

Ethernet built into dock

Notably- still outputs 1080p - doesn't seem like an extra horsepower.

Thoughts?

 

[fwmireault]

The screen update is welcomed, but overall, it’s a very incremental update. I was hoping for 4K output on TV, but still on 1080p. The storage bump is nice, tough 64 Go is still limited.

 

[diamond.g]

Yeah I am going to wait till the "Pro" version is launched. While a new screen and the new kick stand are nice I don't think they are enough to warrant an upgrade from the OG Switch.

 

[maflynn]

I was hoping for 4K output on TV, but still on 1080p

I was fully expecting to see 4k, all the rumors were locked step in tune with each other with regard to seeing 4k output

 

[44267547]

The screen update is welcomed, but overall, it’s a very incremental update. I was hoping for 4K output on TV, but still on 1080p. The storage bump is nice, tough 64 Go is still limited.

I still think consumers are generally using 1080P as it is, 4K TVs have been around for a while now, but I don’t think consumers generally upgrade TV’s that often enough where 4K would be relevant to them, plus I find that most of them have no idea what 4K even is, even though tech aficionados like us, that’s a main selling point.

As for OLED? Sure, you have the ‘true’ black/rich colors, but I think LCD is perfectly fine for brightness and it still sufficient, I do think it is an upgrade for display technology, even though OLED has been with us for the better part of 10 years. Obviously the biggest drawback with OLED, is image retention.

 

[Student of Life]

Interesting that they are going with OLED.

 

[44267547]

Interesting that they are going with OLED.

Likely because OLED has many different suppliers now that can actually fulfill beyond just TV and smart phones compared to how constrained the market was 5-7 years ago. It’s more affordable and has matured quite a bit.

 

[Macalicious2011]

I was fully expecting to see 4k, all the rumors were locked step in tune with each other with regard to seeing 4k output

I'm actually pleased that that the model doesn't have a power upgrade. Now I can confidently buy the kids the "old" switch without FOMO over 4K.

 

[T'hain Esh Kelch]

I had really expected more, at this point in the Switch's lifecycle. It is still using the 4 year old hardware, and now it looks like we have to wait at least another year before we get a proper update. And increasing the price by 50$ with 4 year old hardware and (still!) drifting joy-cons is a really ****** move IMHO.

The color is nice though!

 

[trevpimp]

If the OLED display provided more battery life to the switch it would be worth the upgrade. I'm not interested in upgrading from the OG switch but Nintendo did bring a surprise.

 

[raqball]

While a nice addition for those wanting a better screen I am waiting for a 'Pro' model..

 

[crzdcolombian]

insane that they are raising the price..... of a 4 year old system....

Yet dumb people are going to get it anyway then buy a 12 year old game that is "HD" for $60 and say how great Nintendo is

 

[trevpimp]

While a nice addition for those wanting a better screen I am waiting for a 'Pro' model..

Who knows what Nintendo can bring out *crosses fingers* pro model would be the sweet spot

 

[Taustin Powers]

Has Nintendo ever released a „Pro“ version of their consoles, with increased performance? Not too familiar with previous handhelds, but I had the impression their non portable systems always stuck with the same specs throughout the generation. (Which also makes sense to me. Not a big fan of the mid-cycle boost that Sony and MS introduced.)

 

[BootLoxes]

Has Nintendo ever released a „Pro“ version of their consoles, with increased performance? Not too familiar with previous handhelds, but I had the impression their non portable systems always stuck with the same specs throughout the generation. (Which also makes sense to me. Not a big fan of the mid-cycle boost that Sony and MS introduced.)

Handhelds yes.
Gameboys got the Gameboy color
DS got the DSi
3DS got the New 3DS

Consoles never got a performance upgrade though.

 

[thadoggfather]

Handhelds yes.
Gameboys got the Gameboy color
DS got the DSi
3DS got the New 3DS

Consoles never got a performance upgrade though.

expansion pak for N64

 

[BootLoxes]

expansion pak for N64

Ah I guess that counts as a performance upgrade.

Should have chosen my words more carefully. I was referring to a redesign with a performance boost.

 

[Macalicious2011]

insane that they are raising the price..... of a 4 year old system....

Yet dumb people are going to get it anyway then buy a 12 year old game that is "HD" for $60 and say how great Nintendo is

Hopefully there is a big bump in batteey life to warrant the price hike.

 

[Sensamic]

This should have been the first Switch, with LAN port and better kickstand. Took them long enough. Also less bezels.

 

[44267547]

And…..preorders are Live….

Nintendo’s OLED Switch is now available to preorder—here’s where to get one

Stock is going in and out, unsurprisingly. Here's what to know before you buy.

arstechnica.com

 

[thadoggfather]

I got one in, maybe more than one for safekeeping

while I decide whether or not to do it

pretty compelling to trade old joy cons, standard black dock, and trade AC edition v2 tablet for $200 (and keep AC edition joy cons and cream colored dock) to Gamestop so I pay $150 out of pocket.

I got a v1 too, but that's for fiddling at this point

 

[soulreaver99]

Nah, preordered the Steam Deck instead ?

 

[thadoggfather]

Nah, preordered the Steam Deck instead ?

such a smart move for them to drop that the same day as switch OLED preorders hahah . genius really

 

[thadoggfather]

Nintendo Switch™ – OLED Model w/ Neon Red & Neon Blue Joy-Con™ - Walmart.com

Arrives by Thu, Mar 14 Buy Nintendo Switch™ – OLED Model w/ Neon Red & Neon Blue Joy-Con™ at Walmart.com

www.walmart.com

$299.00 @ Walmart even though NEON (if trying to price match white) and sold out... some have gotten a price match successfully through other retailers though ymmv and comes down to luck

 

[mnsportsgeek]

While a nice addition for those wanting a better screen I am waiting for a 'Pro' model..

Probably waiting for a switch 2 in 3ish years then.

Nintendo has finally addressed the rumours about a ‘Switch Pro’

Nintendo says it has “no plans” for another version of the Switch after its recently released OLED model.

www.independent.co.uk