At long last, Nintendo has finally announced the OLED model for the Nintendo Switch. It’s sleek, it’s large, it’s got some cool new features, and it’s coming out in October.
For quite some time now, rumors of a new and improved Nintendo Switch model have been swirling. Recently, it was thought to have been revealed before E3 2021, per a report from Bloomberg. Yet, because Nintendo is Nintendo they decided that a random Tuesday was a better date to announce a new Nintendo Switch model. You have to respect them for that.
Today, Nintendo has revealed the brand new Nintendo Switch OLED Model. Featuring a 7″ OLED screen, 64GB of internal storage, improved audio, a wide adjustable stand, and a Wired LAN Port, the Nintendo Switch OLED Model makes its predecessor pale by comparison.
They showed off the new model and all of its exciting features in the announcement trailer below.
“The new Nintendo Switch (OLED model) is a great option for players who want to experience the new vibrant screen when playing in handheld and tabletop mode,” said Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser. “With the addition of this new model to the Nintendo Switch family of systems, people have an additional choice of a system that best fits the gaming experience they desire – whether it’s Nintendo Switch (OLED model), Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite.”
Nintendo Switch (OLED model) will let players experience enhancements in all three play modes:
TV mode: Set the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) system into the dock to play Nintendo Switch games on the TV. By using the built-in wired LAN port, players can enjoy another way to connect online in TV mode.
Tabletop mode: Flip the stand on the back of the system and use the system’s screen to play multiplayer games using two Joy-Con controllers right out of the box. A wide adjustable stand makes for a solid and sturdy foundation. It allows players to freely tilt the system and adjust the viewing angle, so it makes it easier to see the screen.
Handheld mode: Players can bring the system wherever they go in handheld mode and play local or online multiplayer with friends. The system’s 7-inch OLED screen provides vivid color and crisp contrast.
When the system launches, it will come in two color options:
Nintendo Switch (OLED model) white set, which features white Joy-Con controllers, a black main unit and a white dock.
Nintendo Switch (OLED model) neon red/neon blue set, which features neon red and neon blue Joy-Con controllers, a black main unit and a black dock.
I am completely enamored with this new Nintendo Switch model. The size of the OLED screen is impressive, but so is the clarity of it. Furthermore, Nintendo fans have been wishing, praying, and crossing their fingers for a model with bigger storage. So, to have double the storage is welcome news. Overall, it does appear to be a much better version of one of Nintendo’s best consoles ever. Plus, I love the white, silvery color scheme.
The Nintendo Switch OLED Model will release on October 8, 2021 for $349.99. Pre-order information for the OLED Model is expected to be announced soon.
