Nintendo Switch – OLED Model w/White Joy-Con

I was originally planning to purchase a Switch 2 but given the expense among other factors decided to settle for a Switch Oled. I had never owned a Switch console before but decided to jump in given Nintendo's reputation of providing casual friendly games. I'm not a hard-core gamer. I don't care that much about the latest and greatest hardware or graphics. I just want to play games. The Nintendo Switch OLED even if outdated is perfect for such a purpose. Upon unpacking, I was immediately impressed by the presentation. The console was neatly packaged making it easy for me to remove items and begin charging for gameplay. I didn't have much money for games but fortunately the eshop offers free to play and other types of games as cheap as $99 cents. The Oled screen is vibrant and beautiful. I spend most of my time playing in handheld mode as opposed to docked mode. The joycons are solid and versatile. They can be used wireless or connected to the console. I will warn that if you have big hands you might need to consider some 3rd party controllers for comfortability. My hands are bigger but it doesn't bother me too much for now. Games can download from the eshop pretty slowly over wifi depending upon the file size so I would take advantage of the ethernet port on the dock. The eshop itself is clunky but more than usable. There are filters to find whatever game you want. This is a great console if you want something to play on the go but bare in mind it's alot larger than handhelds of the past. You probably won't be able to fit this in your pocket but a carrying case will help. The battery seems to last for several hours depending upon what games you play. As a casual gamer, I play fairly light games over short 20 - 30 minute sessions so I may not have to charge it for 3 - 4 days. I would recommend this console if you're interested in casual play as opposed to hard-core. There are hard-core games on the platform but it's a different experience from an Xbox or PlayStation. Nintendo have always been known for experimenting with new ways to play and providing an inviting atmosphere for families and casual gamers like myself. If you want to enter the Switch ecosystem but can't afford a Switch 2 give this option a try especially if you plan to mostly play in handheld mode thus allowing you to get the full benefit of the gorgeous Oled screen.

I absolutely love the product. I had a spat when I got it. It didn't have a charger for the dock. However talking to Amazon Support they corrected it for me and I was able to get a charger off the store. With the Switch Oled, you not only are able to have a bit more vibrant colors, but the system itself has great battery life. I had the original switch and this is leagues better. I literally had the switch in my bed for 4 days playing off and on and within those 4 days the battery went as low as 30% and the charging happens fairly quick, not to mention you can dock it and play it while it charges on a big screen tv. SO IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT A SWITCH IS OR HOW IT WORKS LET ME EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENCES 1. theres 3 versions - Switch (original one with a dock and can be played on a tv w/ a smaller screen than Oled) - Switch lite (the hand held version with no dock and can't be played on a tv) - Switch Oled (newest one, vibrant colors on screen, Larger screen, and has a tv dock) 2. Games - The switch is one of the better nintendo systems that have more 3rd party games on it, although the selections are smaller than the Playstation and Xbox, the switch gives you versatility to not only bring it with you on the go to play games, it gives you the action to play with multiple people by separating the joy cons (controllers) and with that you can use each one sideways as a controller allowing two people to play and with multiple joy cons you can have a session of multiple people. -It has both digital and cartridge games. the cartridge games are very small, and they also have a fast install time. The games are very fun to play and have lots of multiplayer options. No full VoIP on the system but they have an app for cellphones to use. - the store usually has great deals on titles as most of the cartridge games cost full price or barely have anything discounted at places like Target, Walmart or Gamestop. 3. How they work (docked versions) - a docked Switch connects to the TV, it allows the device to charge and you can play games as it charges on the dock. - it has a tabletop mode where you can play games on the screen as a tv. In other words you can still use a controller but have the tablet part standing upwards as you use a full controller to play on it. - Handheld is where the Joy cons are attached to the tablet and you use it like a handheld or similar to a gameboy or something in that way. Personally it's worth the money and Nintendo has usually very good systems that last a long time. Although they might not be the best graphically they have some fun family friendly first party games.

First, to be clear, I play exclusively in handheld mode. (No proper technophile allows a video game system to be connected to their 4k tv if it does not output 4k. LOL!) I am also a console (Xbox) gamer and have been playing video games since the mid 1980s. With that being said, this device is shockingly awesome. Why? You can basically play games with the graphically fidelity of almost (but not quite) the Xbox One/PS 4 in your hands. This blows me away. The fact that I can play NBA 2k, FIFA, Need for Speed, Grid, Mortal Kombat, Puzzle Quest and so many other games on the go is truly a joy to behold. As a result, much to my surprise, this has been the console I have ended up playing the most. It's easy to see why - I can take it with me wherever I go. I travel for work and personal reasons. This is with me and I can continue playing my games on it. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy my Xbox experience and still play PC games as well. They are awesome. However, I notice I play this more because it can be on an airplane with me, in the bed, during lunch at work, when I travel, etc. Then, sometimes when I get home, I may want to continue my gaming. So it is racking up more hours than my Xbox and PC (which I certainly still enjoy). Then, the OLED screen is gorgeous. I had an original Switch. I absolutely love this screen, the brightness, sharpness and clarity. Some games look totally different. If you already have an original Switch, if you can, sell it (or give it away) and get this one. I absolutely love it. I even bought a 512GB micro SD card. I am in a form of gaming Nirvana. You will really enjoy this model. Finally, I do think that Nintendo is in a truly awesome position with the Switch. I am not sure if Nintendo even realizes how close they are to dominating the video game market for decades. Why? Think about it. As of January 2022 the Switch is the leading console with over 100 million units sold. It really, at this point, needs one thing to finish off the competition for decades. What is it they need? Just a little more power. If Nintendo creates a device that has the graphical and processing power of an Xbox One/PS4, can do 1080p in handheld mode, with a 7 inch OLED screen, (and 4k when docked) Nintendo will rule gaming for at least a decade. Why? 1080p on OLED, at the handheld distance from the eye, appears almost as detailed as 4k at a tv watching distance. With the processing power of the Xbox One/PS4, developers can bring tons of more of their best games (triple A titles) to the Switch. So, a Switch that powerful, with a large number of triple A games on it and with a screen that good in handheld mode, the Switch's market share would crush the competition. At any rate, I digress. If you are considering this device. Get it! Period. The build is so awesome on this variant. You will love it. I have to go now. I have to play my OLED Switch - LOL! Also, the delivery from this seller was also good. It came ahead of time.

Arrived on time and everything was perfect and works perfectly. What a really nice device. I love it already and I just got it. The OLED is beautiful and I would definitely recommend this for a few extra dollars over the standard edition.

Great video games, definitely a great way to create family fun!

I really liked it... its perfect to play anywhere, battery last a lot, it has great graphics and games that I never expected I could play in a portable console

This moderate upgrade of the Nintendo Switch is definitely worth spending an extra $50 to get if you are already in the market for a new Switch. The most important question though, is if it's worth it for the people who already own a Switch. This depends a lot on personal preference as well as how old your current switch is (and if you own the original HAC001 from 2017-2019 or the V2 that released in late summer of 2019). I mostly play in handheld mode because that is what this console excels at, for playing on a TV/Monitor, there are plenty of better options. So what do you get with this OLED model? You get a larger screen that is OLED instead of IPS LCD. This is the type of screen that most iPhones have used since 2017 (and all of them use it now except for the SE2). You get a better contrast ratio, meaning deeper blacks and brighter colors/whites. There is no HDR support like Dolby Vision or HDR10, but it still looks leagues better than all the other Switch models. The smaller borders around the screen make the device look more modern and it's the size they should have gone with from the beginning (even if the logistics of using OLED wasn't feasible in 2017). There is also improved speakers, they do sound better and make the games your playing sound larger and more immersive. It's not as big of a difference as the new screen is to the old screen, but it's still a good thing to include. Another new features is a better kickstand that is more like that of a Surface Pro tablet, allowing the Switch to be able to lean all the way back and be much more sturdy while doing so. This isn't really important unless you play in tabletop mode, but this is more realistic of a way to use this console with the screen being just that much bigger, I could see myself using a Pro controller and sitting the switch down for certain types of games. The last difference here is the dock, which has a built in Ethernet port, which you should really use if you have the option to go wired. Unlike in the previous model "regular Switch", a wired connection is basically twice as fast as using standard WiFI, before it was only about 1.5x as fast. It still is unfortunate that you cannot achieve 100Mbps download speeds, but 60-65 is better than the 40-45 I was getting on my older model. If I had to oversimplify who should buy the OLED model, I would say that these two types of people should buy the OLED (even if they already have a Switch Lite or V2) It would be: techie people who are nerdy about their tech and want the best they can get (even when they don't need it), and serious gamers who sink hundreds and hundreds of hours into playing the Switch in handheld mode. Also, I don’t know that we need to specify this anymore because the switch OLED has largely been in stock since early January. But I did not and would not pay one penny more than $350 (plus tax) for this console. I think it’s worth that price if you love Nintendo characters/games, but I don’t think the hardware is worth more than $400 and the tax gets it pretty close to that.

As a kid I owned a Nintendo, an original Gameboy, and a Super Nintendo. I've been aware of the Nintendo consoles since then, but haven't put any time or money into the platform since my Super Nintendo days. Instead Sony has been getting my time and money. Using the PS5 as my benchmark, initially I was very disappointed in the Switch. However, after purchasing the top Nintendo exclusive games and putting considerable time into it, I've come around and I'm definitely happy I purchased the Switch OLED. What I failed to understand when I purchased the Switch is that Nintendo is not competing directly against Sony and Microsoft. Nintendo has essentially become the "Disney" of gaming. In that I mean that Nintendo has their characters and storylines that we've all grown up with. Now we want our kids to share in that experience, which doesn't really require an 8k capable GPU. Instead, being a clever company, Nintendo has targeted kids with a comparatively less expensive console, sporting handheld capability, tons of swag, and easy to configure parental controls. For adults that want to play after the kids have gone to sleep, the platform supports some more mature titles, and a regular controller experience. I really like the classic games like Zelda, Mario, & Metroid. The gameplay is improved and the stories are familiar. Nintendo's Pro Controller is fantastic (it's also a must for adults). I like being able to take the console on trips, and dock it at my TV at home. I also really appreciate the use of micro SD storage. Downloaded games seem to average around 5.5 GB in size, so adding a 256 GB micro SD to your built in 64 GB of storage should allow plenty of space for most people. I like the game sales in the eShop, as that's the time to buy. And while I don't recommend it, the ability to purchase cartridges is a bit nostalgic for me. I really dislike the terrible, dated hardware choices that Nintendo made. The OLED screen may be an improvement over the original Switch, but it's still not great at only 720p resolution. The wired network adapter in the dock is slightly faster than the wireless adapter in the console, but both are terribly slow and it takes a long time to download games. The Nintendo network speeds are also laughably slow, and I wonder if they are trying to preserve the nostalgia of the load screen. Keep in mind that unless you want to get up to change your game, or potentially have your kid lose a game, you'll want to download your games from the eShop. So you're really forced to deal with the slow network experience everytime you want something new. It's still worth the suffering up front for the long-term convenience of having it downloaded. Another confusing hardware choice is the Joy-Con controller. These things are overpriced trash. I can see where Nintendo was going, but they have some major shortcomings. To charge the Joy-Con's they need to be connected to the console, or you have to purchase the charging grip (~$35). Nintendo included a grip, but not one with charging capabilities, which means you'll have to switch to handheld mode to keep playing, or stop playing while they charge. Instead of buying a charging grip, I recommend the Pro Controller, which has a USB-C port on the front for charging while playing. It's better than the Joy-Con in every way, and cheaper. Which brings me to my biggest complaint, the price. Just like Disney, Nintendo is fully aware of the grip they have on your kids, and thus they charge accordingly. There is no part of this console that makes it worth the price. You either want to play (or your kids to play) Zelda, Mario, Metroid, etc. or you don't. If you do, then you will pay. Need an extra power adapter so you don't have to disconnect it from the dock everytime...overpriced. Need replacement Joy-Con's because the included ones started to drift...overpriced. Any game at regular price...overpriced. Why would I pay Nintendo more for a game that's going to look and play better on my PS5 for less money? I think you get my point. The Switch is not for everyone. If you have kids, or you love the Nintendo original titles, there's likely a Switch in your future. If you're buying it for you (an adult), get the Pro Controller and don't look back. If you have another "serious" console, don't buy any non-exclusive titles for the Switch. They're usually cheaper and better on literally any other console.