Nintendo Switch OLED Model: Difference between revisions

[[File:Nintendo Switch – OLED-Modell, Konsole und Dock 20230506.png|thumb|The Nintendo Switch – OLED Model features a larger OLED display, a metal body and a redesigned kickstand.]]

Nintendo officially announced a new model called the '''Nintendo Switch – OLED Model''' On 6 July 2021. The OLED model features a {{convert|7|in|mm|adj=on}} 720p [[OLED]] display, and when docked, output to 1080p resolution. Additionally, it features 64&nbsp;GB of internal storage, enhanced audio functions, a [[magnesium alloy]] body and a wider adjustable stand for use in tabletop mode. The unit ships with a new dock that includes a wired LAN port.<ref name="polygon oled announce" /> It features similar technical specifications as the base Switch model, and is compatible with all Switch games and existing accessories.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-confirms-switch-oled-has-no-major-internal-changes/ |title = Nintendo confirms Switch OLED has 'no major internal changes' | first= Andy | last= Robinson | date = July 6, 2021 | access-date = July 6, 2021 | work = [[Video Games Chronicle]] }}</ref> The unit ships in two bundles: one that includes a black dock and red and blue Joy-Con (similar to the base model's default color scheme), and one that includes a white dock and white Joy-Con. It was released on October 8, 2021, alongside the release of ''[[Metroid Dread]]'', with a retail price of {{USD|349.99|long=no}}.<ref name="polygon oled announce">{{cite web | url = https://www.polygon.com/22166494/nintendo-switch-pro-4k-release-date-price-specs | title = Nintendo announces new Nintendo Switch model with OLED screen | first = Michael | last = McWhertor | date = July 6, 2021 | access-date = July 6, 2021 | work = [[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]}}</ref>

Ahead of the release of the OLED version on September 13, 2021, Nintendo reduced the base price of the original Switch model in Europe from {{Euro|329.99}} to {{Euro|299.99}}, and in the UK from {{GBP|279.99}} to {{GBP|259.99}}, which Nintendo said also reflected changes in currency exchange rates.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/13/22671208/nintendo-switch-pricing-lowered-europe-uk | title = Nintendo lowers Switch price across Europe ahead of OLED model | first= Tom | last =Warren | date = September 13, 2021 | accessdate = September 13, 2021 | work = [[The Verge]] }}</ref> All other regions – including North America and Australia – did not receive a price cut.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-15-nintendo-has-no-plans-for-switch-price-drop-outside-europe | title = Nintendo has no plans for Switch price drop outside Europe | first= Tom | last =Phillips | date = September 15, 2021 | accessdate = October 15, 2021 | work = [[Eurogamer]] }}</ref> Three special-edition models were released: those for ''[[Splatoon 3]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nintendo Switch – OLED Model Inspired by Splatoon 3 Coming to Stores on Aug. 26 – News – Nintendo Official Site |url=https://www.nintendo.com/en-ca/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-oled-model-inspired-by-splatoon-3-coming-to-stores-on-aug-26/ |access-date=July 20, 2022 |website=www.nintendo.com |language=en-ca}}</ref> [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'']],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leston |first=Ryan |date=September 7, 2022 |title=Pokémon Scarlet & Violet are Getting a Special Edition Switch OLED |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/pokemon-scarlet-violet-special-edition-switch-oled |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref> and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom]]''.<ref name="Anderson 2023">{{cite web | last=Anderson | first=Robert | title=The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch OLED is Now Available to Preorder in the UK | website=IGN | date=2023-03-29 | url=https://www.ign.com/articles/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-switch-oled-is-now-available-to-preorder-in-the-uk | access-date=2023-04-27}}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Nintendo Switch]]

* [[Joy-Con]] Controller

* [[Yuzu]] Nintendo Switch Emulator

* [[Project Q (PlayStation 5)|Project Q]]

* [[Wii U]]

* [[Nintendo Switch Pro Controller]]

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