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The Nintendo Switch OLED is now official. After many rumors about it, Nintendo has finally confirmed that a review of its current hit is on the way and that it will arrive in a matter of months.
Since various rumors have indicated many things, there is some confusion as to what the Nintendo Switch OLED actually is. So that you do not have doubts and be well informed, we have prepared special content for you with everything you need to know about the new Nintendo Switch model.
The Nintendo Switch OLED is a review of the Nintendo Switch, the current generation console from Nintendo that has already sold nearly 100 million units worldwide. This is a review that maintains the hybrid features and is dedicated to making some improvements to provide a better experience.
We leave you the list of Nintendo Switch OLED news:
- 7-inch OLED screen
- Ethernet port on the dock
- New, more solid base allows you to position the console at different angles
- 64GB internal storage
- High quality speakers
In case you missed it: What is an OLED screen? We tell you its advantages and why it will come to the Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch OLED will have practically the same internal hardware as the Nintendo Switch, one of the main differences being the increase in internal storage.
Similarly, we leave you with the technical specifications of the Nintendo Switch OLED:
- Screen – 7.0 inch OLED capacitive touch screen
- Screen Resolution – 1280 x 720
- CPU / GPU – Dedicated NVIDIA Tegra Processor
- Storage – 64 GB
- Video output – up to 1080p in TV mode via HDMI. Up to 720p in laptop and desktop mode
- Audio Output – 5.1 channel PCM output. HDMI output in TV mode
- Speakers – Stereo
- USB Connection – USB Type C.
- Wireless Connectivity – Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 compatible a/b/g/n/a) / Bluetooth 4.1
- Microphone/Headphone Input – 3.5mm (CTIA Standard)
- MicroSD Input – Supports microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory up to 2TB
- Sensors – accelerometer, gyroscope, light sensor
- Internal battery – Li-ion battery 4310 mAh
- Battery life – between 4.5 and 9 hours depending on the game
- Charging time – about 3 hours
The Nintendo Switch OLED is 4 inches (10.6 cm) tall; 9.5″ (24.13cm) wide and 0.55″ (1.4cm) deep with Joy-Con included.
This means that it has roughly the same dimensions as a Nintendo Switch, being only slightly wider (0.25 cm difference). On the other hand, if it is much longer and wider than the Nintendo Switch Lite.
The Nintendo Switch OLED will weigh 0.93 pounds (421.84 grams) with the Joy-Con attached. This makes it the heaviest member of the Nintendo Switch family.
For comparison, the Nintendo Switch weighs 0.88 pounds (399 grams), while the Nintendo Switch Lite weighs 0.61 pounds (277 grams).
The Nintendo Switch OLED will go on sale in the US, Canada, Japan and Europe on October 8, 2021.
The Nintendo Switch OLED still doesn’t have a release date for Mexico and Latin America. This console is expected to arrive in our region sometime in the 2021 holiday season.
The Nintendo Switch OLED will retail for $349.99. This means that it will be $50 more expensive than the regular Nintendo Switch model.
At the moment, it is unknown how much a Nintendo Switch OLED will cost in Mexico, but we will let you know when we know its price.
The Nintendo Switch OLED can be purchased in two models. The first is the version with the Joy-Con and the white dock you’ve already seen in the official photos and trailers. The other is the console with a neon Joy-Con and a black dock, similar to the model we already know.
The Nintendo Switch OLED console will go on sale in department stores and online in Mexico and Latin America. We’ll let you know when the console is available to check out in our area.
No, the Nintendo Switch OLED will have practically the same internals as the Nintendo Switch. This means that it will have the same power as the regular Nintendo Switch model.
«The Nintendo Switch (OLED model) does not have a new processor or more RAM compared to previous Nintendo Switch models,» a Nintendo spokesperson said.
The Nintendo Switch OLED can achieve a resolution of up to 1080p when connected to a TV via HDMI. When used as a laptop, the Nintendo Switch OLED has a maximum resolution of 720p.
Yes, the Nintendo Switch OLED will be able to play all the games available in the Nintendo Switch catalog. Of course, you should know that some may have some problems with titles from the Nintendo LABO series due to the size of the console. Also, screen size may cause differences in some gaming experiences.
The Nintendo Switch Controller (OLED model) is compatible with all games of the Nintendo Switch console. However, the console does not easily accommodate all the design parameters of the Nintendo LABO series. In addition, the gaming experience may differ in some games due to the larger screen size,” Nintendo explained on its official website.
Yes, Nintendo has confirmed that both devices will be compatible with all official Nintendo Switch rules. In other words, you can connect the Nintendo Switch to the Nintendo Switch OLED Dock and you can connect the Nintendo Switch OLED to the Nintendo Switch Dock.
No, Nintendo has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch OLED will have the same Joy-Con as other Nintendo Switch models. So the only difference is that the new controls are white.
“Configuration and functionality of the Joy-Con controls have not changed with the Nintendo Switch (OLED model). Configuration and functionality is the same as in the Joy-Con for Nintendo Switch,” a Nintendo spokesperson told ribbed.
The Nintendo Switch OLED will go on sale on October 8 and will cost $349.99. You can learn more about our Nintendo Switch review by clicking here.