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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.

 

[graeme122]

Nintendo knows everyones gonig to buy this, yes even those that hate it and want a Switch Pro.

 

[NaTaS69]

About the rumors being 4K....

The dock IS 4K. HDMI 2.0 port.
Not the Switch. Not yet. Wait for revision v5.

 

[the_randomizer]

Playing the switch portably is the titular feature. It’s half of the console’s reason for existing. You are definitely missing out.

I couldn't care less about playing it portably. So, no, I'm not missing out. Deal with it.

 

[mspy]

I guess that they might push the rumored 4k Switch not as a revision but as a new console aka Switch 2.

 

[Lunar]

I know people are complaining about the device not having upgraded internals but I'm genuinely curious if it's feasible or not. The Xbox One X for instance got little support even with the upgraded internals and if devs couldn't update their games the best they could do was upscale to 4k. Same thing with the N3DS as barely any games actually used the new features. Would updating the internals break some games that were designed to work with the original switch? Even if it's just an "FPS boost" some games might not be designed to take the increases performance and break due to high frame rates.

 

[Bagel Le Stinky]

I was expecting the new 3ds to the switch, instead it's just the 3ds xl

 

[pedro702]

Are you being sarcastic?

nope they were actualy great improvements, i wouldnt trade my new 3ds xl for anything tbh.

 

[JeepX87]

Playing the switch portably is the titular feature. It’s half of the console’s reason for existing. You are definitely missing out.

It is best interest for you to respect her decision.

Not everyone play game portably.

I did portably most of time, but it is just me, exception of few games like Mario Party that rely on motion control.

 

[pedro702]

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.

not sure if you are jocking or not lol

fragment the userbase? dont ps4 games work on pro and base? same for xbox? heck nintendo already did this way before sony or microsoft.

dsi was a better performing ds and had games using dsi mode to get better textures and new 3ds which made many games perform much better with higher detail and such, so no idea what you are mumbling about saying its out of character when nintendo already did it twice.

Fragment the userbase? when 99% of the games would work on both models, heck the dsi got what gimmicky digital only games and new 3ds got xenoblade chronicles port as exclusives and that was it every other game worked on both models.

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I know people are complaining about the device not having upgraded internals but I'm genuinely curious if it's feasible or not. The Xbox One X for instance got little support even with the upgraded internals and if devs couldn't update their games the best they could do was upscale to 4k. Same thing with the N3DS as barely any games actually used the new features. Would updating the internals break some games that were designed to work with the original switch? Even if it's just an "FPS boost" some games might not be designed to take the increases performance and break due to high frame rates.

we dont live in the stone age anymore...

games are coded so that they adapt to the clocks being higher and functioning better, while not every game got xbox one x enhanced basicaly any xboxgame worked much btter on one x versus base model, just becuase it didnt get a 4k patch doesnt make them not being better.

if you homebrew your switch you can overclock the cpu and gpu and you can see no games break they all adapt to the speeds to keep the pacing, devs already do this for long time, we arent stuck on gc/ps2 days where games were locked to everything and could break if you forced their hand.

 

[f3rr3t]

Okay, at this point this shit is just becoming comical.

 

[stanleyopar2000]

Literally zero fucking reason to buy this if you have one already... especially since it won't be hackable... definitely not convincing me to have nintendo pry my patched console away from me that's for sure.

 

[wiiando]

About the rumors being 4K....

The dock IS 4K. HDMI 2.0 port.
Not the Switch. Not yet. Wait for revision v5.

HDMI 2.0 is pretty much standard now, means nothing at the moment, 2.0 has been around since 2015, so going for anything older would seem stupid

 

[GolfDude]

nintendo confirmed that there are no changes to the cpu or ram used

 

[zoogie]

What I really want to know is what they're going to do with the old switch now.
It will only be $50 cheaper so I think most of 1st time switch buyers will just get the OLED.

This of course begs the question: won't Nintendo just phase out the redbox and continue selling the OLED at 350? Or will they just take the $50 markup for a while and then lower the OLED back to the standard mass market friendly price of $300 once the redbox is phased out?

It's also possible they could just keep the old model by lowering its price and having a $250 / 350 standard/deluxe price split.

 

[Kioku]

What I really want to know is what they're going to do with the old switch now.
It will only be $50 cheaper so I think most of 1st time switch buyers will just get the OLED.

This of course begs the question: won't Nintendo just phase out the redbox and continue selling the OLED at 350? Or will they just take the $50 markup for a while and then lower the OLED back to the standard mass market friendly price of $300 once the redbox is phased out?

It's also possible they could just keep the old model by lowering its price and having a $250 / 350 standard/deluxe price split.

I'd wager they'll keep the $350 tag and continue to sell the red box models for a bit longer. At least another year. I Don't see the OLED price dropping anytime before 2023.

 

[Julie_Pilgrim]

Are the Joy Cons still drifty?

yep

 

[SuperDan]

Apart from the OLED screen what else is improved? I still don't have a switch.. But i like playing switch games on my pc... The official Nintendo games at least

 

[limpbiz411]

Can I expect more stability?

 

[RichardTheKing]

Could not care less; I'm happy with my launch model, thanks.

 

[YuseiFD]

Weird, usually nintendo releases a console close to performance with last gen home consoles, this one is literally wii u with a better pad.