Pikachu Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Nintendo Announces Nintendo Switch (OLED model) With a Vibrant 7-inch OLED Screen, Launching Oct. 8 WWW.BUSINESSWIRE.COM On Oct. 8, Nintendo Switch (OLED model) will launch at a suggested retail price of $349.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Keyser_Soze Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Quote The new system features a vibrant 7-inch OLED screen, a wide adjustable stand, a dock with a wired LAN port, 64 GB of internal storage, and enhanced audio. Says nothing about being more powerful though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slug Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 So better screen, better speakers, twice the storage, and wired ethernet. No word on any sort of performance improvements. I doubt there will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, Keyser_Soze said: Says nothing about being more powerful though. I keep wondering if I should just buy a damned Switch and not worry if a Pro version is announced soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 1 minute ago, SaysWho? said: I keep wondering if I should just buy a damned Switch and not worry if a Pro version is announced soon. This one is only $50 more than a regular switch so get this one if you don't have one I suppose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Sony/Microsoft with announcements soon/later this week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 1 minute ago, SaysWho? said: Hopefully there should be some cool news from all three this week. Hopefully the news is cooler than this news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_MH Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 16 minutes ago, SaysWho? said: I keep wondering if I should just buy a damned Switch and not worry if a Pro version is announced soon. This is either a mid-generation update like the DS Lite or a quasi upgrade like the DSi. I wouldn't hold out for another upgrade popping up for at least another two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, Ghost_MH said: This is either a mid-generation update like the DS Lite or a quasi upgrade like the DSi. I wouldn't hold out for another upgrade popping up for at least another two years. Switch OLED Lite in 2 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_MH Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Just now, Keyser_Soze said: Switch OLED Lite in 2 years Unlikely. From Nintendo's perspective, the Lite exists as a cheaper alternative for kids. Nintendo is sometimes really weird about their handheld updates. The DSi, especially. It was a generational upgrade over the DS, but Nintendo didn't treat it as such, nor did they announce it as such. It's entirely possible this is just a 3DS XL-style update. It's also possible that when this thing gets in people's hands they'll find out it's on a new fab with better thermals and throttles less leading to better frame rates; none of which Nintendo will actually announce. I'll probably pick one up around launch, but it also wouldn't be a bad idea to see what Digital Foundry thinks of it once they've run their tests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dre801 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Meh. Not the update many were expecting. Pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxEvil AshxX Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Can I just buy the dock with the ethernet port? Gotta admit, those black and white joycons look way sexier than those fisher price red and blue ones. Can't wait to drift on those puppies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Oh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 So $50 more than the XSS and $50 less than PS5D for a 4+ year old handheld 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The def star Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 8 minutes ago, ManUtdRedDevils said: So $50 more than the XSS and $50 less than PS5D for a 4+ year old handheld That's kind of a weird spot to be in. Is there any mention that it's a 1080p screen? Even on cell phones anything less than 1080 is a no for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stepee Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 So no pro or real upgrade until Switch 2 in 23, got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal-El814 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 46 minutes ago, ManUtdRedDevils said: So $50 more than the XSS and $50 less than PS5D for a 4+ year old handheld The Series S is a screen door on the submarine of this generation, so who cares? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Disappointing news as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Damn, it looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaku3 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 1 hour ago, The def star said: That's kind of a weird spot to be in. Is there any mention that it's a 1080p screen? Even on cell phones anything less than 1080 is a no for me. 720p. I am gonna pass was hoping for a perf increase. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeon Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I don’t play my Switch all that often. I don’t think this model would change that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameDadGrant Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Yuck, they made it bigger. Hard pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Slug said: So better screen, better speakers, twice the storage, and wired ethernet. No word on any sort of performance improvements. I doubt there will be. People on Ars Technica are speculating that since this hit basically all the other checkboxes people were thinking, that this was originally going to have a better chip but then didn't because of the chip shortages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, GameDadGrant said: Yuck, they made it bigger. Hard pass. It's only very marginally bigger, most of it is just from shrinking the comically large bezels. Now what I'm WTFing about is that there's STILL no Netflix, this would be such an awesome travel device with the full suite of streaming services. But as it stands it's currently hard to justify bringing my Switch for very short trips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy4000 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 No spec upgrade = No buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazatron Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Welp I just saved the inevitable $350+ for any sort of performance enhancements! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 As someone who almost exclusively plays docked, this doesn't interest me in the slightest. I have to give Nintendo credit though. They know their customer base really well. They'll sell a ton of these, many to existing Switch owners, and it probably took them no time at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I'm GENUINELY impressed by this in some twisted way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Lolololololo 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 1 minute ago, ManUtdRedDevils said: Lolololololo Garbage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dre801 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 A lot of people bought into unconfirmed leaks and let speculations and rumors from gaming YouTubers get them convinced this thing would have an Ampere based SoC to support DLSS, etc. Not wrong to expect updated specs after nearly five years on the market though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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