Nintendo Switch OLED release date, cost and is it 4K?

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After months of speculation, we finally know what Nintendo's mid-gen Switch update looks like, and it's called Nintendo Switch OLED. Nintendo made the announcement on July 3 on its official Twitter account, after many speculated that the new console would be revealed either before or during E2 XNUMX in June. The Nintendo Switch OLED's specs match some of the gossip we've heard about the updated console, and it comes with a XNUMX-inch OLED screen, which is larger than the Switch's XNUMX-inch LCD.

Nintendo Switch OLED: getting straight to the point

• What is it? A mid-generation upgrade to the Nintendo Switch with an OLED screen
• At what point did it come out? October 2021, XNUMX
• What are the prices for the premium plan? € thirty-four thousand nine hundred ninety-nine (more or less € two hundred fifty / AU € four hundred and fifty)

Nintendo Switch OLED release date and cost

The Nintendo Switch OLED will be available on October 450, XNUMX and will cost $XNUMX (about $XNUMX / AU$XNUMX; conversions are likely below suggested retail costs). . The current Nintendo Switch costs €XNUMX in the US, €XNUMX in the UK, and €XNUMX in Australia, at the same time as the Nintendo Switch. Lite, which is just a wearable device, costs €XNUMX / €XNUMX / AU €XNUMX. This means that the Nintendo Switch OLED costs £XNUMX more than the standard Switch model, which isn't a huge premium to pay for the new features on offer.

Nintendo Switch OLED Features

(Image credit: Nintendo) We know the main draw of the Nintendo Switch OLED is its organic light-transmitting diode display, or OLED for short. OLED is widely considered one of the best display technologies because, unlike an LCD screen, it doesn't rely on a backlight to display images. Instead, it displays images using the light emitted by each individual pixel, which means you can achieve inky-perfect blacks and higher levels of contrast. The screen size of the Nintendo Switch OLED is also larger than the LCD of the original Switch. It now measures seven inches, which should give you a bit more room when you're curled up to play Mario Kart 2 Deluxe with friends, and it gives a little extra immersion when playing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.XNUMX when that game finally comes to a close. throw. somewhere in two thousand twenty two. Some surprises come in the form of a larger adjustable stand and improved audio quality; However, it doesn't seem like the Nintendo Switch OLED will support spatial audio technology like Dolby Atmos. Instead, it seems like the speakers on the unit itself have been upgraded for a better experience when gaming in handheld or tabletop mode.

(Image credit: Nintendo) Another new addition is wired LAN support, which will come as a relief to those who find Nintendo Switch online games not to be the most stable or reliable when played over Wi-Fi. -Fi. Also for titles like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Splatoon XNUMX, the last of which will be released in XNUMX. Fortunately, another area where the Nintendo Switch OLED improves on the original is internal storage. The Nintendo Switch OLED has XNUMXGB of storage compared to XNUMXGB for the original Switch model, and compatible microSD cards are still supported.

The kickstand has been vastly improved (Image credit: Nintendo) The Nintendo Switch dock has also received a subtle update, as it now has rounded edges for a more modern design and is available in an off-white color, which matches featuring the new white color scheme of the Nintendo Switch OLED. The console is also available in the traditional Neon Blue/Red color scheme with a black base.

Nintendo Switch OLED Technical Specifications

(Image credit: Nintendo) Want to know the details of the new Nintendo Switch OLED? Check out the full breakdown of the console's tech specs below:

• Size: 9.5 x 0.55 x four inches (wxdxh)
• Weight: About 0,71lb / 0,93lb with Joy-Con controllers attached
• Display: Seven inch multi-touch capacitive touch screen / OLED screen
• Resolution: 1280x720 (720p)
• Processor / GPU: Nvidia Custom Tegra processor
• Storage: sixty-four GB (can be expanded with microSDHC or microSDXC cards of up to two Terabytes)
• Without strings: Wi-Fi (supports eighty two hundred eleven a / b / g / n / ac)
• Video output: Up to 1080p via HDMI in TV mode, 720p in laptop mode
• Audio output: fifty-one linear CFM
• Speakers: stereo
• Usb connector: USB type C for charging
• 5mm headphone jack
• Battery duration: about four.5 to nine hours
• Loading time: about three hours

Is it Nintendo Switch 4K OLED?

(Image credit: Nintendo) Surprisingly, no. One of the major features of the Nintendo Switch Pro was the ability to output in 4K resolution when docked, but the OLED Switch will only output 1080p, like the regular Switch. This seems like a huge missed opportunity for Nintendo and could make the update a bit more difficult for some to justify. The Nintendo Switch's OLED display will likely stick with the departure of 720p from the original Switch as well, as that means you won't need to update your existing Switch software. This means that compatibility gossip with Nvidia DLSS, which uses AI scaling to help games reach 4K, is inconsequential. Aiming for 4K resolution could also have led to a higher cost for the console, which is why Nintendo may have opted to stick with the original 720p output in handheld mode and 1080p when tethered.

Are each and every Switch game going to work on OLED Switch?

(Image credit: Nintendo) Can each and every Nintendo Switch title be played on Nintendo Switch OLED? Completely. The OLED Switch is essentially a more complex Nintendo Switch, which means that every Switch game is compatible. However, Nintendo notes that certain gameplay experiences with Nintendo Labo series Toy-Con accessories may differ due to the Switch's larger OLED screen. Existing Switch accessories will also work with the OLED model of the Nintendo Switch, according to Nintendo.

What happened to the Nintendo Switch Pro?

(Image credit: Nintendo) The Nintendo Switch OLED is essentially the Nintendo Switch Pro that has been the subject of a lot of gossip for some time. All of the specs match what we've heard before, though the biggest outlier is the lack of 4K resolution support when docked. Consequently, it's not very likely that Nintendo will announce another Switch model anytime soon, so those hoping for a more powerful Nintendo Switch model may be disappointed. Today's best Nintendo Switch deals