Nintendo Switch OLED in 2023 - worth it? (Review)
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- čas přidán 3. 06. 2024
- The Nintendo Switch OLED is now over a year old and came in the stead of any sort of "Switch Pro"- something Nintendo claims isn't coming anytime soon. Is the OLED Switch still worth buying in 2023?
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0:00 - Switch Pro OLED
1:24 - Worth it!
2:40 - Steam Deck vs Switch
3:35 - OLED vs Switch & Switch Lite
5:35 - Experience & Performance
7:27 - Games & Gameplay
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The Nintendo Switch OLED is absolutely still worth buying- and is probably the most worth it of the current line-up for the right person.
What's your favorite game for Nintendo Switch? Are you hyped for the new Breath of the Wild sequel?
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I love ACNH, that is the main reason I have a switch at the moment. that isn't to say that I don't play other games, I've played Zelda, Mariokart, Mario odyssey, smash, you know, all the games you buy a switch for. what I would really like to see is Nintendo releasing the Animal Crossing switch as an oled model, but that probably won't happen.
It's not even that old yet??
just bought one yesterday. traded in my ps4 and lite to offset cost. I have a ps5 and haven't played in weeks cus of the switch haha
I got the original Switch model back in late 2017. It served me well, I played it portably and docked, and experienced Joy-con drift with two controllers (both of them being left Joy-cons) as well as overall battery life declining over five years of use. I upgraded to the Splatoon 3 OLED model in September 2022 and have no regrets. The portability of the OLED model compared to my 2017 model is amazing. Better colors, WAY better battery life, better speakers, etc. $350 USD is a lot of money. However I sold my original model to a retro gaming store for $175 and put that towards my OLED. And I think that is the best route to go. If you have an older model, sell it and use the money to get an OLED model. If you don’t have a Switch, weigh your options like Josh talked about.
Also look up Hall effect joysticks which can significantly prevent later drift, this design-tech replacement of the older ones if/when needed is a must
@@dhwtn2187 that does seem better, but all I can find are sticks for replacements, and I honestly feel like most people (myself included) would mess that up big time. I just try to play with a pro controller most of the time and accept that every couple years I might need to buy a new left joycon.
We got our first Switch for Christmas this year. I know...a little late to that party! I did think the OLED was a better standalone value, but we got Mario Kart 8 bundled with the standard Switch for $250. That felt like a better deal to us in the end. We also picked up Breath of the Wild. I'm a huge Zelda fan and have been waiting YEARS to get my hands on that one. Now my son and I are having a lot of late nights exploring Hyrule.
That is the refurbished price though! I hope you know your console is refurbished.
@@uhhTabby What makes you say that?
@@aousaous65 think it was just a sale for the switch. Even if it was refurbished it still works and looks just the same as a regular one
Same here, absolutely loving the switch. Can't believe it's this good.
Sounds great. Enjoy.
I’ve had all 3 models but the lite. Oled model has a glossy finish around the bezel that can get scuffed, more lighter and fragile than the V1 & V2 model but the Oled model is aesthetically pleasing. I’d buy a 9H glass screen protector for all models mandatory and a good carry case from Satisfye and Skull & Co.
I bought an OLED switch about one month ago, it's definitely the best value if you plan on buying a Switch right now (over the regular & lite). Personally I regret my purchase a little as I don't use it that much. If you're buying now, make sure to buy physical games so you can resell them when new hardware/platform inevitably comes in the next 2-3 years.
Nintendo said that the next console will have retrocompatibility
When, where?
It took a while to get my Animal Crossing version of the Switch, so I'm keeping it, although I'm pretty jealous of the larger, more vibrant, OLED model.
Bluetooth support was probably the best thing to happen for the Switch as we can truly play on the go wireless free. Loving my OLED
...pretty sure the original switch also has Bluetooth
4:15 Switch lite is hands down the best Switch for portability. It’s form factor is unmatched by any other modern handheld system. However there is a case to be made for the OLED and its gorgeous display. So between those two it’s up to your preference of visuals over functionality / portability. I would love to see a switch lite oled and combine the best of both worlds!
I bought the Switch Lite first back in Nov 2019, and then I purchased the OLED about six months ago because I wanted to experience the most premium version that the Switch offered. I love them both. I use the OLED docked and undocked at the house, and I use the Lite on the go. And the Lite is great for my 7 year old son. I would love a Lite OLED.
I love my OLED. I play it just as much as my PS5. That’s how good it is. It’s still a bummer we didn’t get a switch pro. I love the screen on the OLED and the thin bezels. I play it a lot in hand held. When I had the original switch I played that more on the tv.
I just bought the OLED switch and I'm pretty impressed. The games look better than I thought they would on my TCL 5 series TV. My Xbox One X is still my main system, but the Switch OLED was worth it. It feels quality.
I got the switch Lite a couple years back and have just upgraded to the Switch OLED, I really like it, the bigger screen definitely makes the difference
Me & bro still loves it, though one thing i didint like about the oled was how they did the microsd card. I think switch lite microsd card placement was better. You insert the card easily but trying to get it out on the oled is kind of tricky at times. They should kept it in the normal area. While regular consoles do perform better i think the oled does its job, some games arent going be on perfect on it but majority games i have dont seem have any issues. Doom, bioshock, lots of insie games i bought lol.
I'm more interested on the LAN cable of the oled version does it give the same internet speed as the LAN adapter from the first nintendo switch ?
Esthetically, an OLED panel is more pleasing. I'd go for it, since the most premium option is just 350 bucks
In my country it is 700$+ lol
@@wb7551 what country you living in?
I brought mine 220 Facebook market
@@wb7551 rly? Wtf with prices
@@wb7551 still expensive
Perfect timing! Literally looked up switch oled for the first time since its launch
Bro solid video, I always wanted to pick up a Switch since the 2017 launch, I played a bit of Zelda Breath of the Wild and knew it’s a game that needs to be played, the sense of adventure was amazing, I have been a PlayStation gamer with PS4 and then PS5, playing Zelda Tears of the Kingdom at a friends place made me finally pull the trigger, got the Switch OLED and man it’s such a good console! The handheld screen is so colorful and vibrant, having a blast playing both docked and handheld, really enjoying playing Zelda And Super Mario Odyssey, so happy with my Switch purchase 😊
my only question would be how does the dock perform i had so many problems connecting the switch dock to the tv with the original
It’s kinda tricky because I was considering getting the portable one for only 200$ but this guy just convinced me to get the higher end model. Since I’ll be getting a switch sometime this year
Bro what computer do you have; Is it A Mac or Regular PC? You do realize you get switch emulation on computer for free and download the games for free.
Go on CZcams and search Ryujinx for Mac or put in Ryujinx for pc.
All games work flawlessly some will freeze when you first play it because it has to get the shaders compile so but by the next day the game should run fine.
I understand you may want a switch for portability but this is a free option and even though you may have a laptop you may not wanna use it for portable I understand
@@everydaynine_2282 I have a nice PC but I really like the option of having a portable console with me. I travel a lot and I can't afford to bring my PC with me every time.
@@everydaynine_2282 If you can afford to buy Switch game do that and support the developer. I know most people like free things but Switch emulation not that perfect sometimes you get blackscreen, framedrop, and freeze even though your PC powerful enough. Also with emulation you can't go online, game like Splatoon or Mario Kart really need that to enjoy it fully.
I've being using a ps4 for a few years now but treated myself to a switch oled at Xmas & so glad I did, yes it's less powerful than the competition but fair play to Nintendo its just so clever in so many ways & is so much fun, I'm also enjoying the ring fit adventure on it so it's also adding to my quality of life, brilliant product 👏👏👏👏👏
My little brother has the switch v2, but I have been wanting one for a while now. He has a small (huge) obsession with his switch, and rarely get time to play on it. I have been thinking about what switch to buy, and I think I'm gonna get the OLED. Im not gonna have as many games as my brother, but the 64g of storage will be really nice. We will be able to play single player games like splatoon 3 together and we won't need to fight over who gets to use it or not. This video was really helpful, and now I know that it is more worth my money to get the OLED rather than the regular
you W brother
I just bought an OLED some weeks back. So far, no regret and I'm enjoying the games. They are also children friendly unlike other consoles whom I feel otherwise based on the kind of games they mostly have.
I just bought one today! Looking forward to trying all the Nintendo exclusives
Just went from a switch lite to an Oled last week, what a difference. I love it so far, games look beautiful currently playing Final Fantasy Crisis Core Reunion and loving it.
How about the sharpness, the crispness of the visual? Since the same resolution is now stretched?
@@SLEEPZERO_Speciall I think it looks very good moving from the switch lite to the oled, I didn’t have a regular switch. Playing through Final Fantasy Crisis Core and it looks great, actually pretty sharp considering, obviously not on PS5 levels or display, but yeah I’m happy with mine and would recommend tbh
@@chazclark86 much clearer now, thank you
Same here I traded my Xbox series x to get it and I’m happy with it
@@ultimategamer1134 nice one, yeah I’m still impressed with mine, played a fair few games on it, and considering the hardware it’s good! Also depends on what you play and how you play imo
Just got one yesterday. Great version of a great console.
happy new year josh🥳
Solid video, as usual. Thanks
My family, bought a Nintendo switch back in 2020 but it’s pretty beat up and stop being recalled so much very much just turned on my mom’s consul. Something I can switch on that for myself considering I’m a little brother has a switch. Light video is very helpful for my situation. Thank you very much.
I’m upgrading today can’t wait!
The switch I have is the 2017 model, I have been debating on if I want to buy an oled model. I play my switch mostly docked, since the battery of the 2017 model has gotten meh.
So I have a oled tv and during the pandemic times i bought myself a switch lite and some Pokémon games i only bought the switch to play the new Pokémon games mainly but the switch lite is like the bare bones basic and cant connect to my new oled tv so im wondering is it worth it to upgrade so i can play Pokémon on my new oled tv which ive always wanted to try)
I'm debating if I should pick up the regular Switch that comes with the Mario Odyssey game and the Mario Odyssey joycons for 280€ or the OLED for 360€, I don't hand Super Mario Odyssey yet and I really like the dark red joycons, I plan on playing both handheld and docked
I own a Steam Deck and am currently thinking of "regressing" to a Switch OLED.
I realized that I'm more of a casual gamer, don't play intensive AAA games, and don't mind playing at 30 fps. I want that bezel-less OLED screen.
Rumors of new switch coming out very soon, be a little patient brodie
Does the oled have different size joy cons or are they the same size?
Nintendo haven’t “always” been behind on performance. The home consoles were always ahead performance wise up until game cube. Though this didn’t translate to sales, so they changed the model with the wii. Which sold like CRAZY. Ironically not performing is the thing people complain about the most these days 😂
I can find a red/blue switch for 240€ and an OLED one for 360€ in my region. Given this difference and considering problems which the OLED could suffer in the future (burn-in display), does it still make sense to go for the OLED?
The only thing is I don't know if I should be upgrading right now because the battery life on there really does suck and I don't know if I should get oled or wait
I went back and forth about the OLED model because I have the original 2017 model. I would go to the store and play the OLED model and then go back home and become disappointed with my release model. The screen is so much more vibrant on the OLED model and though the bezels are only slightly larger, you definitely notice it. Today I ended up selling my 2017 switch for a decent amount and paid the difference at gamestop for an OLDED model. I have to say I do not not regret it. For me the upgrades were large enough for me to upgrade.
Im thinking about kepping my OLD switch and going with a OLED as well..... Because I want to Mod My old switch and use my OLED for regular use.
I'm really considering buying a Switch to be able to do something on longer journeys other than listen to music. It's likely that in the near future I'll have to fly back and forth to another country every month, or every other month. If I buy one, I will 100% go for the OLED.
I have both a switch oled & steam deck and I love both. I use them for different types of games, but I do prefer the Switch for travels, bcs of the size, better battery life & beautiful screen. Also the removable joycons are a plus for when I‘m travelling with friends or family. It‘s just great for casual gaming.
How do you like the steam deck . I was thinking about getting one .
@@richardwalker6004Just got mine and i Love it. It's an awesome Emulation machine as Well. I use it for GameCube and ps2 Emulation and its flawless.
@@richardwalker6004personally I enjoy mine, but wish I would use it more often. HiFi Rush is awesome on it and I've been enjoying Street Fighter 6.
I got a Nintendo switch when it first came out. But it’s in perfect condition. I don’t really think it’s worth it to get an oled because it’s perfectly fine I think. You said the only difference is the screen is bigger and the sound and battery life is better aswell. But my switch lasts a good while I have mine on low power mode tho so idk. What do you think? It’s literally mint, ofc I want an oled but do you think I’m my situation it’s worth it? Zelda totk looks great I play from my actual tv more then I do in port because I like the pro controller.
Just got 2 for christmas and love them
Never really wanted a Switch but I fell in love with the look of the new OLED Zelda edition and impulse bought it. It'll be a nice change from my PS5 and I'm stoked to get down on some games I've been missing out on.
Haha. Made the impulse buy for the new Zelda too 😂
I have a 2017 switch and I regret not using the warranty when I had the chance, in 2020 my battery started swelling and the lifespan of the battery lasted a couple minutes. Since i was hosting a smash bros evening I had to make due with buying a replacement battery from a local guy and fixing it myself. Now that i learned that the 2019 version has a better battery i regret that very much.
I got a Switch about a week after relase and by now the fan is really struggling. It's super loud if it even does work and my Switch turns off frequently because of overheating issues. I don't want to upgrade until a new model comes out but I might have to sooner 😭
Definitely worth it among other Nintendo consoles in the market. Between PS5 and Nintendo Switch though, of course the PS5 has more of an edge, but the Switch is still superior in a whole lot of other ways besides portability.
I bought a normal one with Mario Kart for $260 Black Friday. Well worth it. Enjoying Zelda, Mario Galaxy and Animal Crossing.
I waited 5 years to finally buy a switch. The release of the limited edition splatoon 3 edition really caught my eye and ended up being the deciding factor for my purchase. I will say that it is hands down the best console I have ever owned, I literally take it everywhere I go. Buying it just to play the new Pokémon games alone was worth it. I play in handheld mode more than not so I would have chosen the oled 1000 times over.
I play nintendo games once every 3-4 years. Got my Wii u and 3ds xl out and had some fun. Thinking about getting the Oled for the nintendo titles I don't own on the Wii U.
Got it a few months ago because it was 2 weeks before steam decks were being shipped. I like the games available on it. What are your thoughts on buying digital with the switch long term?
I’m a all digital person especially on the PS5 just easier, but for the switch I’m not a huge Nintendo fan so I buy everything physical just so I have the option to resell or trade them, and not really sure how the Eshop would compare to the PlayStation store🤷♂️ I’ve never had a issue with PlayStation even on ps4
@@viperomen914 This is genuinely my problem. You could get games on the PS4 knowing it's gonna be there when you move to PS5. Same with xbox. Switch is 50-50. We don't know what they're gonna do next gen :(
@@angelopebs exactly this is my biggest concern, also I only got into Nintendo a couple of months ago so im not sure how safe is the Eshop, also I’m so far liking the Nintendo cases because they are small and look badass😂 but it’s annoying having to switch the game out🤷♂️
@@viperomen914 Sadly, no pun intended
I got one for Christmas for when I travel. I love it so far.
Just got a OLED and kinda disappointed in the lack of port games or well recognized games or brands there are for the system
i consider buyng a a nintendo switch oled but in my country is more expensive its weird and the normal switch is on sale the oled is 360 dolars and the normal switch is 290 should i still buy
I have the Nintendo switch oled bought it back in MARCH best portable system ever. I got my money’s worth.😊
I just upgraded my switch to the OLED today and while I can say its more or less the same I feel that the OLED guves the system a much needed refresh, some things that do bug me though is the lack of any upgrades to the main firmware from the original switch, and also Idk why they changed the cartridge door for the system cause the newer design is terrible, on the older systems it was so easy to fidget your hand in the compartment, but now you have to work it in and it gets annoying fast, other then though minor complaints the system all round is good if your just now deciding on buying a switch in general, if you already own one it really comes down to preference if you play handheld I'd say yes but if you mostly play in docked mode I'd recommend just buying a normal switch
Just got the oled for 300 on offer up and i gotta be honest...it's way better quality!
I have a Switch Lite currently but am wanting an OLED model for Xmas. I love to play video games with my pops and Nintendo definitely has some of the best multiplayer games around. I just wish I'd have spent the extra money up front instead of getting the Lite...
Man, I kinda wanna upgrade since my current switch is kinda beat up and the right controller doesn't fully work but idk. I feel like the actual switch successor is just around the corner and I should just wait out until then
I got my first switch a month before the OLED and I didn't think I would get one because it was more expensive but my friends got the new switch and I still have the regular one and I feel like I don't fit in with my friends cuz they have the OLED but I don't know what to do! Should I get the New OLED or still keep my regular switch?
Just keep your OG Switch. With good friends it doesn't matter what you have as long as you can play together.
@@Drstrange3000 thank you
Is the sound on the oled much more better than the original switch on handheld mode.
I just got my Nintendo Switch OLED a month ago and that was the best gaming decision ever. I got sick of just playing PS4 games and decided to go back to Nintendo and I love how it could play Switch both handheld and console.
Good video. Don’t own a switch and ordered an OLED model yesterday. Super stoked for it. Any game Recommendations? I’m thinking breath of the wild, ori blind forest and wisps, hallow knight, Metroid, and animal crossing as my first set of games.
Zelda botw should definitely be your first it’s an amazing game with so much todo I’d also recommend Mario odyssey
@@viperomen914 yeah BoTW will be the first one I play for sure
Mario Kart is a lot of fun if you want to play online or with a friend.
@@CelticBloodGaming I bought BoTW, Pokémon arceus, Mario odyssey, and I plan on getting animal crossing and Metroid dread
Botw, Metroid dread, Mario Odyssey, Luigi Mansion 3 and Kirby & The Forgotten Land are all great starting games
This was very helpful, thank you. I like how you explain what the best option is depending on the person's circumstance.
I once thought Nintendo didn't care about processing power, but that's actually not true. Nintendo advertised the NES, N64, and Game Cube as having more power than the competition at launch. Even their own magazine was called Nintendo Power. When they designed the Wii, that's where they made the choice to not chase processing power. It was a good move, too. It has mostly worked out. Well, except for the Wii U.
What if you already have a 2018 switch would it be dumb to buy this as an upgrade while keeping the older one for on the go?
Oled is perfect for lower battery consumption also less straining on the eyes overall good upgrade but idk tho
Looking for others input, my switch is pre 2019, it’s not doing very hot, the right joycon doesn’t stick on anymore (it’s not the joycon). There’s sometimes input delay, not controllers fault it works fine on other switches. The switch is still fine usually it’s just starting to show its age. I just can’t decide if I should wait for the new console or just get the oled.
The 👏 kickstand 👏 upgrade👏
I’m debating upgrading from my current switch to the OLED. But I’m conscious that a New console could be released next year. Is it worth it? I’ve had my switch since December 2018 and it’s had a lot of use.
I feel the same. My left joy con just broke as well so it’s swaying me. The battery’s not great now and it’s had a lot of use- but £60 new joy con compared to £300 new console may make more sense if a new console is on the horizon…
@@euanjones7117 if the new Zelda ToK leaks are correct I’d wager we won’t see a new switch until 2024 now. So I’m leaning towards trading in and upgrading to oled.
@@AnfieldAura_ yeah it’d be good… I’ve been travelling a fair but too and sometimes like to just play handheld in my home. I’m leaning the same way I think although might wait out for that beautiful Zelda Switch
I got a special animal crossing oled edition in October of 2022 for about 420 with Animal Crossing New Horizons game, but only have to pay a certain amount in small payment installments.
I’m considering getting a switch, been contemplating for 2 years. I’m planning on playing Indie games and Nintendo games like Zelda and the like. So stuff like Cuphead, cult of lamb, hades, etc. should I just get it?
Its worth it For Zelda Breath of the Wild and also Zelda Breath of the Wild 2 is coming out this year too so I say buy the switch it’s worth it this is coming from an Xbox User 🔥🤣
I bought it for Mario Party Superstars online.. looking to get Luigi's Mansion 3, Zelda Links Awakening, Kirby, and Yoshi's wooley world down the line.
I appreciate how much P5R was shown here, one of my all time favs :)
Same!
I was spoiled by the wii-u tablet. That thing was so comfortable to hold.
Once you see the screen quality of the oled you wont feel the same way lol. Wii U was comfortable, but thats about all it had going for it
You may need to spend additional money on a Switch case grip which gives the feel of a proper controller. The joycons are flat so you the comfort is compromised but with the case grip it eliminates that. It will give you the same feel as the Steam Deck.
I bought the Oled model last month and I don't regret at all, it is way better than thé standard on every aspects
never got into the switch , but now i'm feeling myself wanting to play a couple of exclusives on the system , luigi's mansion/Mario/zelda & pokemon , but most of those games i want to play on the TV for the most part , looking into it now the regular is at least 50 bucks less here in belgium compared to the Oled so thats basicly the price for one first party title , if the normal switch's screen isn't that bad i'll probably just go for one of those
It's OK, but it's also very small and holy, the bezels are C H O N K Y
@@mihailoaleksic3330 bit the bullet and just ordered an Oled today....
@@tomweyts Experience so far?
i love my oled model and first one ive bought from the Nintendo line since 64
Switch 2 won’t be here for a while, but there are some things that would be required for it to be a momentous success:
Must have:
1. Nearly complete Switch Backwards compatibility
2. Significantly better processors
3. DLSS for docked 4k scaling.
Plus factors:
4. Make dual-screen option when docked to port so many Wii-U games, DS/2DS/3DS titles, etc
5. Address JoyCon drift
Unlikely but would be dope:
6. $ Premium edition $ with alloy unibody, no removable joycons.
7. Ability to utilize 2nd screen when docked, to port more Wii U games fully, as well as DS/2DS/3DS titles.
I just got my nintendo switch oled 2 days ago from amazon and I am very impressed with the screen.i was going back and forth in my mind if I should get one and I said u know what let me get a late gift for myself.i can say I don't regret it,that screen being an oled truly makes a difference.i compared the oled to my regular nintendo switch and the colors just pop out so much more as with the regular model kinda look washed out and a bit blurry.also the stand is a vast improvement as I hated that cheap little stand that is on the old model.i do hear better sound from the speakers then the original and 64gb is still pathetic for storage in 2022.good thing is a got a 512gb micro sd card for 68 dollars on sale from amazon so at least I am good to go on storage.i highly doubt nintendo will announce anything this year on a switch pro or switch 2 and even if they do I would say it would not come out sometime next year in 2024.i'm happy with this edition but I would be even more happy if nintendo give us more powerful hardware under the hood cuz let's be honest it needs it.
Very debating on getting one... I love my oled tv.. love the very deep blacks on it... I do have a regular switch. I do play in handheld half the time. The only game I use on TV is switch sports and Just Dance... other than that... it's handheld all the way!!!
@@JRBowling1997 I hear u...I primarily game on my hisense qled with switch,xbox series x and ps5 but now with the switch oled now I am going to game even more on handheld and table top mode.the colors just look great on the oled screen and that stand is league's better and makes gaming on table top mode even better then ever.
I have a choice in getting a ps5 or switch oled please someone help me decide🙏
@@Nkai2 let me ask do u game primarily on the television or handheld?
Another reason to buy the OLED over regular Switch, is the power usage is 7w vs 12w for the regular. So if you are conscious of your electric bill, the OLED is better.
I have an original switch and my son got the OLED for his birthday. It’s night and day and I’m very jealous of the screen on his unit.
Just sell your OG Switch, get some money and buy an OLED model (of course with different colored Joy-Cons so you and your son can see which is whose)
Did I see that price for the Zelda games correctly? $108? Why?
My original left joy con just stopped working and I’ve wanted a new switch for a while (I have 2017 model). I’m tempted to just upgrade to OLED rather than buying new joy con but I’m on a tight student budget and feel like the next Gen switch may be coming in 2024/2025. It’s £60 for new joy con and £300 for an OLED… not sure but could be worth it for a couple years of OLED
I'm in the same predicament even though I have the money. I feel it would be irresponsible as I know I'll buy the Switch 2 as well. Really struggling with my joycon drifting Switch...
If your left joycon doesn't work at all, maybe go for the OLED. Then you can wait 2-3 and buy the new console.
@@Drstrange3000 yeah I could probably just about afford it but feel like I could spend my money better elsewhere. No joy con are in stock in any shops though (in UK at least), so I can’t even buy a new pair for a reasonable price. I’ll just survive with pro controller for a bit but yeah, I think I’ll get the oled. Can always trade in when next gen comes around, it’ll probably be backwards compatible.
I love how the joy cons can turn into 2 controllers & in regards to joy con drift I've heard it's been improved on OLED model
I'm very picky with my displays, so the OLED is a no-brainer considering the small price increase. It sucks it doesn't have any hardware upgrades, although it makes sense since it would be costly for developers to develop two versions of a switch. It's better to wait for switch 2 since the hardware upgrade should be more incremental compared to what we could've gotten with the switch OLED in 2021.
So I just got the OLED. I was thinking about getting one of those Nintendo NES consoles but they're like 200 bucks and with the switch I have a lot more I can play than just the old games. And since I'm a truck driver I wanted the best screen I could get without having to hook up stuff. I have to say this thing is pretty awesome, My first handheld game device was a game boy with the green screen playing Tetris, now I'm playing Tetris with the green screen on an OLED lol. Yes I still play that game it was my childhood and I love it. But I'm also playing Zelda and I'm going to get the new Zelda for my daughter and I this week
Is the oled worth getting with a next gen system maybe right around the corner?
My buddy had the regular switch (2019) version for like 3 years. He ended up still getting $280 for it on Facebook marketplace. The value these things hold is ridiculous. Judging by the success of the switch- I’m willing the bet the next model will be compatible with all the old switch games from this generation and the next gen will play at 4k 60 frames for new titles. If you don’t own a switch- I think it’s not a bad idea to buy one now. Nintendo said they won’t release a new model in 2023 so you have time to play it. This was my justification for buying mine yesterday at least! LOL
If you consider 2027 around the corner
@@BitchChill what makes you say 2027?
@@ourselfreliantlife That's decade from 2017
@@LBenn302do u think it’s worth the upgrade from a 2017 model that’s in decent condition apart from joy con for a couple years when a new switch could release in 2024? Or 25?
I’m buying the switch oled soon if I get good grades next semester. I could afford it now but it will be more gratifying for sure to wait
I just sold my old switch and got a new oled it is actually a nice upgrade when you have the old switch for awhile.
I need a switch OLED since I got a Switch Lite. Time to upgrade , My Monitor supports black level controls from 1 to 20 so I can make any game look better on this monitor since its a W-LED.
I’ve had the OLED for a year now. No complaints. I would recommend GameFly to everyone because those Nintendo prices are insane..
I owned the OG launch day Switch but I didn’t play it that much handheld because I felt the screen wasn’t very bright and was too cramped so it mostly stayed docked for the better part of 5 years. Jumping to 3 months ago, my 4K TV broke and I replaced it with an LG C2 4K OLED TV for PS5/XSX/PC gaming and I instantly fell in love with the giant OLED screen. To get screen parity, I upgraded to the Switch OLED and it didn’t disappoint. The bigger display and switch(pun intended) from IPS LCD to OLED is MASSIVE difference than people make it out to be. Seeing comparison videos between the regular and OLED screens doesn’t do it justice. I’m actually more engaged in playing handheld now (which I never did with the OG switch) just because of these 2 screen upgrades. My only regret was why I didn’t upgrade sooner 😂 (well I did get the Pokemon Scarlet and violet edition because it looked really slick so no actual regrets there lmao)
This my first time watching a Nintendo video . Really want to get one mainly for the reasons it’s portable and can hook up to tv. I’m a console player , feel free to give me knowledge on this device.
I have the original switch, 2 OLEDs and 3 lites.
They all have their own stronger points but if I had to choose one it would be the OLED.
I got the oled for xmass as a gift. So far so good. Love the colors. Looks really good. Haven't had any issues with the game play or the joy cons.
Which christmass?
@@WololoWololo2 2021. It was a gift.
I have a normal Switch from 2017 and I don't think the OLED is worth the upgrade, especially since now I mostly play on the TV. Plus in a year or two they will surely announce a proper Switch upgrade?
As someone who has played and owned all the model options for Switch, my personal preference is the Lite. Weird, huh? After growing up with the DS Lite and the PSP 2000, I was really excited to get my hands on one of them. I expected the OLED to be my favorite to play, but it is my favorite ‘looking’ and most aesthetically pleasing Switch. The Lite is definitely my favorite to use just by how comfortable it is to hold in the hands. The OLED is actually slightly bigger than an original switch and may be a little awkward and uncomfortable to hold for long periods of game time for someone with smaller hands. I recommend the Lite for people who love a handheld gaming experience and for personal use only. If you have kids or you’re a couple with more than one account on the console, I recommend the OLED so you can play with more people. Since the OLED has been released, I don’t see the point in buying a new OG model Switch unless it is used and you get a really good deal.
Yeah I sold the regular switch and got a light and I'm super happy with it. When I had my regular switch I never played on the TV anyway and the fact I can fit my switch light in any pocket is a huge Plus.
My ex got me one back in 2019 & we broke up so she took it back. But I got the OLED when it launched so I’m happy with it!
Can’t take gifts back wtf.
It would be more worth it if they had actually updated the hardware aside from the screen. It's near next gen price while being over 5+ years old. Spend an extra 50 dollars and you have a true next gen system.
I highly suggest getting the Oled if you have the extra cash instead of the lite especially if you love handheld gaming.
But if you're saving, I guess the Lite is good enough. I bought the Lite as my first switch console.
I really want one, but I feel like I’ll get far more use out of the Steam Deck and just deal with my launch model switch lol
same lol
Just get a steam deck man I have an oled switch and most games that come out for the switch now run at 24fps most of the time no matter what game it is
You will. In my case I use both. The oled switch and a steamdeck. When I want better performance I go to my deck. When I want my games to run with deeper blacks and colors that will make you truly smile but aren't too picky about having a lower performance but would also like more battery I go with my OLED switch.
Switch is just for a casual gamer who like Nintendo games
Good choice.
I love my switch OLED. I upgraded from switch lite last year
I have a switch lite, got it before I got married and while I had a second regular switch. This video made me confirm my decision for the oled, great buy
Got a switch oled a few days ago.. super happy