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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.

 

[MarkDarkness]

Usual Nintendo end-of-cycle fare...low effort like always.

 

[wiiando]

Nintendo being lazy ASF as usual, people will lap it up too, like idiots

 

[pedro702]

Usual Nintendo end-of-cycle fare...low effort like always.

what? dsi and new 3ds did alot of improvements to alot of games... they werent low effort, they were actually substantial improvements.

 

[deinonychus71]

Disappointing but not surprising. They have no incentive to up their game.

 

[wiiando]

All these Rumors and Leaks were just to specific to be fake

4K DLSS is definitely going to be in the Nintendos next system
We are already five years into the Switchs lifecycle so we dont have to wait that much longer

What utter rubbish, they released the switch which could barely do 1080p, while other consoles were finishing their life cycles while still having better performance, you're delusional if you think Nintendo will ever give you the latest and greatest, this announcement in itself proves that.

 

[Teletron1]

I guess this is the new model that will phase out the existing one with the OLED they didn’t mention anything about better battery life they also didn’t mention anything about Bluetooth audio now I still get the feeling the 4K one is coming with Zelda 2 and for 399 and 128gb storage but who knows

 

[realtimesave]

It's neat but I prefer to play it on TV so I don't really necessarily need it. Dock is cool too though. I found FTP to it wireless is pretty slow. But then again this one has no mod chip.

 

[diggeloid]

Wow that's actually a great price. I think the people expecting a "Pro" version were being delusional since not only is that wayy out of character for Nintendo and misaligned with their regular business model, but it would fragment their user base for very little benefit. At best it would be a short-term boost in hardware sales, but Nintendo makes most of their profit from software and their competitive advantage comes from their rich library of exclusive IP, not cutting edge graphics.

OLED screens are GREAT btw. My PS Vita has one and it looks gorgeous, so I'm definitely interested in this. Considering my joycons died recently and a replacement costs ~$90, I might just opt for the new model and use my old one to play with homebrew development. Although, to be honest, I don't play it undocked very often. I haven't found many games that actually look good on that small screen.

 

[djpannda]

Wasn't the Tegra X1 going out of production this year? This might have been a board revision to accommodate for that, and they took the opportunity to fix the ridiculous lack of an ethernet port on the dock and throw in a slightly better screen as an excuse for the price hike.

nah This is a custom X1 chip, Im pretty sure its the same production line. Beside X1 is still a cash cow for them. They are not going to stop till NIN decides on a real Switch Pro

 

[such]

nintendo once again serving a lesson on how to avoid the consumer market and current trends and needs of the hardcore gamer

That boat is laying golden eggs, so they're not about to try to rock it before it stops - that's what I'm reading here. And since it's laying so many of those damn eggs the best you get outside of the screen is an internal memory expansion. I'm guessing mainly because 64gb now is likely cheaper than 32gb then so let's eat that 'loss' to get one additional hardware-related bullet point, sure.

Not exactly surprising for Nintendo, this.

 

[djpannda]

my joycons died recently and a replacement costs ~$90,

JEZ no.thats way to much .. I got like 7 Pairs 3 came from switches and 4 pair were bought "borken" for 10-20$ and I just replaced the THumbsticks

 

[MarkDarkness]

what? dsi and new 3ds did alot of improvements to alot of games... they werent low effort, they were actually substantial improvements.

Are you being sarcastic?

 

[NaTaS69]

Nintendo just made an Apple move.
Small changes, mo money.

#Courage

 

[Fevirre]

I can see that in like 6 months after it was released someone is gonna try to or managed to get The HBL working

 

[Plazorn]

gonna keep my old switch till it dies, that is the most expensive nintendo non bundle console i've ever seen

 

[Burorī]

In a few days/weeks, someone's gonna upload a video on YouTube called "I built my own Switch OLED"

Mark my words

 

[Goku1992A]

I have 6 switches but I have to say I like the glossy white....I will definitely preorder one when I get the chance and sell one of my other ones!

Keep in mind if you always play on docked there is literally zero reason to buy this... I'm buying one because I like the glossy white and the expandable internal storage with the OLED screen for my portable play.

 

[Allen-R]

When one of the main selling points is a functional stand, that's pretty sad.

I wonder if we'll see copies of this new back casing (improved stand) on Aliexpress but made to fit the original Switch models.

 

[K3Nv2]

Has it been hacked yet?

 

[DSoryu]

People crying out loud because of a rumor that didn't came to be true lol