430 Days with the Switch OLED | Was it Worth Upgrading?
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- čas přidán 30. 11. 2022
- The Switch OLED was released a bit over a year ago, back at launch I thought it was the definitive Nintendo Switch to grab, but not necessarily a must have upgrade if you already had one. Let’s talk about how that’s changed.
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Something to think about - I used to be a completely docked user. Like 100%. I found a good deal on an OLED, and ended up buying it. Since then, I’ve switched to being nearly only handheld. I think many people may be surprised at how the way they use their switch will change with the OLED, since the screen is better, it feels more solid, and the battery life is WAY better. Honestly, if you kept your switch in good condition, you should be able to fetch a decent price for it. Pick up a barely used OLED and you’ve got yourself an upgrade for like 50 bucks. Definitely worth it.
This is me too 100%
I boxed up my old switch some weeks ago stored it away and bought an OLED bc I didn't like that my nephew snuck and touched mine without my permission or knowledge months prior. Stole a game out of it. And lost it. And never said a thing until I noticed months later.
New Switch.
Switch it for a deck.
Already being a handheld only player, I never even thought of this perspective.
Very good perspective!
Shittiest console ever ...
The most noticeable difference for me were actually the bezels. I always found the original Switch bezels to be a bit big but going back to it after using the OLED for a while they seem comically large. It's crazy how much more immersive a screen is when it takes up more of a surface even when it's not even a major increase in actual screen size.
Definitely. I was actually going to make this post myself lol. Love that they got rid of the bezels (as much as they could anyways) I wonder why they were that large to begin with.
In fact, the bezels are giving me pause on getting a steam deck. They seem a little large there too.
@@Reallife315 very large on steam deck, screen doesn’t seem 7” due to size of bezels
@@jamesbuigues-gardner1406 true lol. After holding it in person since then, it doesn’t seem so bad. And the screen looks pretty nice. Didn’t even have it full brightness.
I’ve had a Switch since 2017 & I recently upgraded to the Switch OLED. I was the kind of user that played primarily in docked mode & occasionally in handheld mode. However, after upgrading to the OLED model I found myself using the Switch in handheld mode far more often. I now will regularly undock my Switch & just play it in handheld around the house when before I almost never did that. I didn’t expect the improvements to be so substantial but it’s almost like Switch 2 hardware with base switch internals. It’s not an essential upgrade but definitely has made a big difference for me!
I’m glad I upgraded! It just feels “premium” ✨ I play docked 99% of the time, but when I’m on the plane or go over to an friend’s or my parents that OLED screen is such a treat! 🥳
So Bob released a video today for the OLED and it’s been on for OVER A YEAR straight 😂 huge props to him for doing this test.
I literally rely on your tech reviews. Brilliant stuff as always!
I had the normal one and OLED. I do love the oled, I feel like it does set itself apart with various small aspects, I think for me, I noticed battery life most
Me too! Playing started valley it lasts for sooo long
@@gabrielmoro3d Ah! Me too! I started two days ago!
@@GiovanniiRosa it’s so good! I’m playing for my 2nd time now 😊
I've had mine for like a month and I dont even notice th3 screen all that much if at all.
@@InnerRise Really? I felt the normal switch’s LCD was a bit washed out and flat in colour.
I picked up the OLED about a year ago. Sold my day one system and a bunch of games for it and it was totally worth the upgrade. The build quality is SO much better and the kickstand is actually usable. Not to mention I LOVE the larger and far better-quality display panel. I've been enjoying gaming on the go so much more than on the original and I'm even using it away from my gaming monitor significantly more just because there isn't a huge difference in visual fidelity.
If you use handheld/tabletop mode a lot and can afford it, I'd honestly say it's far more worth the upgrade than you think it would be.
Even though at first my reason for not upgrading was I’m mainly a docked player. I realized that the OLED experience MADE me want to play handheld and that’s how I mainly use my switch now even at home. The screen is so nice and the battery is solid. Got me a satisfye grip for it and I’m entertained for hours. It feels like I really have a nice handheld for myself again as I realize that’s the one type of console we get the least of now outside of third party.
I just got the Scarlet Violet OLED, and after using the Sword Shiled Lite since it came out 3 years ago, the difference is staggering. The screen upgrade is incredible, and I missed my detachable joycon. Got the new Satisfye grip, and it's been amazing
I too have the sword shield lite and recently bought an oled. I LOVE playing handheld with the oled, and also now being able to play docked is so fun. The screen on the oled is just beautiful.
its still a shit console
OLED screens are amazing in general it's why I also have a LG OLED
@@malazan6004nah they get green tint
I love this conversation man. I feel similar!
I love the vivid color option when playing on handheld. Color depth looks so much better.
probably the only bad feature on it, you're just cranking the gamma to absurd level and killin the game's original art direction. I mean, if you like colors screamin to your face that works, but kills contrast and nuance in texture colors, and thats just a fact.
I like the form factor of the lite , so really hope they make a lite Oled , and of they do I'm definitely getting it on day 1
I play in handheld and had the OG switch since 2017 launch day so yes for me it was worth the upgrade no question.
Great Review bro!💯🔥
Last year I played my Switch in handheld for a total of 7 days according to the yearly report. As that stats show, I’m mainly a dock user. I was hoping to stick to the OG Switch until the new Switch releases, but ended picking up the Pokemon Switch OLED version a few weeks ago. The biggest difference I notice is the weight/feel when comparing the two. Switch OLED feels more sturdy probably due to the higher quality materials as you mentioned. Another thing to note is the bezels. I didn’t mind them on my OG Switch, but man what a difference it makes when comparing the two. In 2023 I’ll definitely be playing in handheld a lot more than 7 days.
I have had a switch OLED for about a month now..love it the battery is really good!!
I had to wait a few months to get the Oled but I got one from EBay and it was just the switch itself, no joycons or dock or anything cuz I already had those things, and for me it was totally worth the upgrade. In January 2022 Nintendo did a year in review for 2021 (which I hope they do it again cuz I really liked that) and it said I played 304 hours docked and 293 hours handeld, so it made logical sense for me to want that upgrade in build quality, that immaculate kickstand, and of course the Oled screen (which whenever I see other screens now I scoff because they aren’t Oled 😂)
I still use my day 1 switch for mods so it’s not like it’s collecting dust or anything!
I was hesitant at first but after I saw some reviews I got one, and I absolutely love the OLED. It's an amazing upgrade coming from the original that doesn't alienate those who own the LCD model
Kev, as a dominantly handheld player with the NSL, I appreciate this take one the OLED. As you pointed out, having to re-buy all my accessories for and OLED is spendy. So, I will still wait to see whats next, a Pro, NSL2, or new console. This honestly convinced me about OLED, but only if the Switch series continues.
I've had the OLED for just about 4 months now. Once I got the OLED the original Switch just sat in the corner and whenever I picked it up I really noticed how major of a difference the screen was; the OLED is totally worth the upgrade. I didn't play as much in handheld with the OG Switch and when I got the OLED I began and have kept playing in handheld since then. I play the majority of the time in handheld mode now and before with the OG model I maybe played handheld 25% of the time at most. The OLED made me WANT to play in handheld and combined with the kickstand which I also use as a sort of grip it's fantastic on the great screen. The size and filling out the bezel of the Switch tablet really makes it better. I just sold my launch Switch this last week and have no regrets though I do miss the memories of the early days of Switch. If anyone is on the fence I think it's totally worth the upgrade. To me it's more than just the screen; it's the way I play, the better battery, the grip, and more. Going back to the original Switch feels so dated imo. If you just play docked and don't care about handheld play so much then it's not worth it but if you want to play in handheld more and like handheld it's definitely worth it.
I’m a 15/85, handheld/docked player, and I got the OLED knowing full well I would benefit the least considering I only ever play on the go when I travel, which is maybe 8-9 times a year. But I still recommend it - because when you DO play handheld, it’s like a night and day difference with the screen.
Plus, as Kevin said, you can feel the difference in the build quality.
And finally, pretty much any special edition is always going to be for the OLED model. Case in point, Splatoon 3. I sold my original OLED and got one…..don’t know who has seen it up close, but it is hands down one of the most gorgeous consoles Nintendo has ever released!
Upgrading to the OLED after only having a lite feels like a giant leap, feels just night and day difference playing them. And having the ability to play on tv now is pretty nice too, definitely enjoying it!
Facts dude that’s what I was thinking too, the screen is so much bigger and feels so much more comfortable and like you said the fact that you can play it on tv now and take the joycons off and use the stilt is amazing
before I sold my switch lite and I have an OLED switch, I was using my switch lite more than my OLED switch because it was more comfortable. I only sold my lite because I don't actually need having two switches and I don't have NSO subscription so that means my saves are not consistent on my two device.
Total agreement. Granted, it was a bit easier for me: My choice was to either keep the Switch lite and add a normal one for docked mode - or sell the lite and upgrade to either the normal one or OLED one. Choice was very easy then. Coming from the lite, the OLED felt a bit big and heavy at first, but after a week, that was forgotten, and I've never looked back. If they'd drop an OLED lite now, I'd probably add one, though, since I kinda just love how compact it'd feel when out and about.
Yeah that's my situation and after reading this I may sell my lite and get the OLED because I do like how modular and compact the lite is I was hoping for a OLED lite to 👍💯
@@jojohill27 The difference in screen size and quality is just massive in the current situation, though. Without a clear sign of an OLED lite coming, I can only suggest to jump to the OLED. It's definitely worth it.
@@fryke yup I'm pretty much leaning that way aswell once I have the funds I'll be picking one up I completely agree with you thanks for the reply
@@jojohill27 I wanna make the jump from NSL to OLED but I just got mine last year. WIth all these talks of new Tegra and Pro/2 or new system...Im waiting.😓
Just upgraded mine a month or so ago and I'm loving the experience, I mostly play in hand held mode it's really worth it.
Just wanted to comment on the part about accessories mentioned at 8:15. I was really worried about my OLED not fitting inside my Satisfye grip, since its the only way I can play for more than a few minutes with my Switch. But a simple mod can make it fit without issue. Just removing one of the rubber holders helps make enough space for the unit. Theres tutorials on CZcams. Look them up before buying another grip.
Funny, I just trimmed the rubber inserts last night. I have the V2 for the OLED but it was too tight. Trimming it helped. Never even thought about a tutorial. That might have been less stressful knowing someone else had done it.
The screen on my ac switch just pixalted a few days ago and I made the switch to the OLED and I don't regret it. It looks amazing compared to the older versions.
I love the oled for all above mentioned features but that Battery life is amazing!
I had a normal switch and I sold it for an OLED and the best thing about it is the kickstand. I use table top with a controller all the time. Good for parties with multiple switches but few TVs lol
I'm glad it feels better - my launch day Switch is functioning well but is breaking and falling apart. I've got a new back and front shell in my cart on Amazon right now for it. And... that's the thing. I've fixed the fan and replaced the battery, and I'm going to replace the shell soon. I've also replaced both joycons (drift) and a pro controller (...drift). It works well, but the OLED... I love OLED. But without a performance boost, and definitely a GPU boost, I'm simply not sold on an upgrade, but I'll upgrade the moment they release a Switch with better performance and better, more consistent graphics.
For the people who don't own a switch and want to, it has reached an awkward stage where if you buy one now they might release new hardware 1 year later or less, but on the other hand you'll have to wait 1 year or so to play the games that you want to play. Who knows, Nintendo might suprise us with new hardware with the release of BOTW2.
The good news is that Nintendo consoles hold their value pretty well, so that when they do release a new console you could trade your current one in for a good chunk of the cost
I think Nintendo this time will delay new hardware because switch is the only console that can pass PS2 sales limit
I hope they give the OLED a fair amount of time to exist.
I don't imagine it'll be out next year with BOTW2. I think we are looking more like 2024. While sales are certainly slowing down and Sony is getting a larger piece of the pie, the switch is still selling very well. It takes time to ramp up the production of the new model that they would only start having pressure from investors now since it is only now slowing down.
It all depends on the direction Nintendo goes. If they they upgrade the Switch to the Switch +, with a more powerful CPU and GPU, then it might make sense to wait. It if they go in a different direction with a different type of physical media for games, the current Switch has a MASSIVE library of games to play, making it a better overall purchase. I honestly don’t expect a new upgraded console until 2025. Nintendo is going to wait until the chip market stabilizes more, before trying to launch a brand new console, with brand new chipsets.
I've had every Switch.
Regular
New chip
Lite
OLED
I wanted OLED for ethernet port and the look of the dock and white joycons. Docked 99% of the time.
Then Animal Crossing happened and it has been so much better out of dock than the old ones ever were.
I've been thinking about getting one of these. I used to play my Switch in docked mode most of the time because it was uncomfortable in handheld mode. Then I got an ergonomic case and now I only play handheld so this would make since for me.
I play a lot of the time in handheld mode on my original switch. Just got the oled today. So happy, I play docked once and a while, but it’s really nice having speakers that aren’t quite as a mouse, the coloring, hue and the turned off pixels on blacks looks insanely crisper and more beautiful like it should have been when it came out. It’s amazing how much of a difference the screen makes. Something that bothered me before was the kickstand was useless unless on a table. I like to lay in bed lay it on the bed and play with a controller. The oled let’s me now do that without falling over or being propped up. I’m more of a pc gamer anyways, and the oled is more akin to a nicer gaming experience than the original switch if you are more about better picture and color.
I totally agree because I’m also a handheld gaming person so even I already own a red box regular Nintendo Switch I still trade in immediately and then order a completely new Switch OLED. Since I got this new system I been enjoying handheld gaming even better than before and is all thanks to the OLED screen and new build quality. That’s why I also want to recommend this upgrade to everyone.
I found a good deal on one at marketplace so im picking it up! Can't wait to have a new switch!
I'm running the 2nd revision of the Switch and sometimes I wish I had the OLED but tbh I use it docked like 70-80% of the time and U would guess in a year or so there will be a new Switch anyway. And my Switch is running completely fine besides some weird backlighting which is only visible when the switch is cold and you're looking at a uniform gray screen.
I’d LOVE to see a Switch Lite OLED soon.
I just bought my OLED today, thanks for the video hahah
Great video! I am mostly handheld but am on the fence about upgrading. This may be a dumb question coming from a new Switch user, but do the joy cons work on both regular Switch and OLED? Also, can you dock the regular/OLED on the others dock?
Been following you for years
I am now a proud owner of the OLED Switch and a QD-OLED tv, and it really does make a huge difference! The colors pop so much more than a normal display.
I upgraded from a 2017 switch to an OLED, I'll never regret it. I play mostly handheld, it's my favorite way to play games on the Switch.
Battery life is a lot better. Screen looks so vivid with the OLED. And while not that much bigger, the 7" screen does make a difference.
I'd say that if you play your favorite game on an OLED for a few minutes, it would really hard to go back to regular.
Absolutely love the OLED. I had the 1st gen and the lite. Once I bought the OLED I sold the lite and gave the original to my son to take to his mom's house...started playing it again after a few months I spent crushing on the steam deck and forgot how beautiful the OLED is.
I also forgot how compact the Switch was in comparison to the Steam Deck as well.
I had the switch lite and I got tired of the small screen, so the switch oled was a big upgrade for me. The screen, sound, and build is worth it in my opinion cause I am a handheld switch user.
Do you find the portability has suffered though when you take your Switch out?
When playing handheld, now I don’t feel the need to go docked unless I want to play co-op or something on the couch. The slightly bigger and better screen is a game-changer.
Will definitely use my Switch more!
Previously me and my wife had 2 Switch Lites for handheld gaming and 1 regular Switch which we used as a "play games together on the big screen" console. We never even considered the regular Switch for handheld gaming. The joy cons felt very loose and overall we just didn't like it as a handheld device.
After getting 1 OLED I was so blown away by the display and build quality that we bought another OLED the same day we bought the first one and got rid of the regular Switch and Switch Lites we had. Just the display alone is reason enough for a handheld player to upgrade imho. Especially if your handheld one is the Switch Lite. Now we both have an amazing handheld gaming experience and just dock one of the Switches when we want to play together (or solo) on the big screen.
We did get a grip case on Amazon that still allows us to dock our Switches because the switch alone made my hands hurt after only a few minutes. But apart from that the Switch OLED is the perfect console for both of us.
thank you great advice i wasn’t something better for me, pórtable is the most use i gave
While I would’ve loved a spec bump, getting the oled switch was a great upgrade to my launch model switch. If I had a 2019 Switch with the mariko chip I don’t think I would’ve upgraded.
But the oled screen AND battery battery life over my launch switch made it a great upgrade. I play mostly docked, but I’ve been playing and enjoying handheld mode way more with my oled switch.
someone did a test with the oled display, it took about 5000 hours before burn in started being barely noticeable, so yall are good 👍👍
Bought myself an OLED for my birthday and kept my V1 2017 Switch. Having a Switch docked and ready to go in multiple rooms of my house is great. Also, the screen upgrade makes the original Switch look even more dated than it already is.
I sold OG switch to get OLED last year and it’s been very nice upgrade. Usually handheld only
You also forgot to mention that the switch oled has basically double the battery life of the original switch. I got mine day one and I’m loving it. Basically paid $50 for it because I sold my old switch.
I upgraded and there is no way I would go back, the OLED model is awesome and I use it daily. I hope when Switch 2 comes out that it has a OLED screen, with BC support.
Hey there , I really love “switch” a lot of the time i play not ofen ,but few days ago I take in my hand this OLED one and now really wanna buy them or will sell and change on this one ,it’s new level cause batterie live longer,and this display guy you need to try and you will never back again)
I still have the first switch, would love to have an oled version. But I think I'll wait till next year for the next gen
I only played docked mode because i have a V1 and just didn't like the switch in handheld mode. I decided to preorder a TOTK OLED in hopes that it'll help me enjoy handheld mode more than previously. Only time will tell but I'm feeling pretty good about the purchase.
Just bought mine. I'm a gamer but I haven't had a Nintendo console since Super Nintendo. I'm more excited about it than I thought I'd be. I'm going with Zelda BoW, Super Mario Kart 8 and Switch Sports (my kid played at a friend's house and loved it) for starters. The games are expensive. :-)
i love how much more premium the oled feels compared to the regular switch
Same. The joy cons feel way tighter as well when attached to the Tablet... I just got mine the other day. And I regret not getting one 2 years ago... better late then never I guess. It's way better then my og from 2017.
Im getting the nintendo switch oled edition white in a couple of weeks. Cant wait.
I really hope they keep the how the switch is not make it to the primary handheld or remarry. I hope they keep it like how it is a switch like a switch to or switch prowords both in the handheld buy bread but with better guts or make it was sort of like stationary like your computer monitor and Tower stays at home and you can take the steam deck log into your library and display all your games that way but that'll have to require early online though
Started with the white boxed switch, sold her for the red boxed switch and got a lite (pokemon diamond edition), also had the OLED for couple of months, till i sold them all and just going with the lite since. I'm 98% playing Handheld, the lite is very comfy to hold, but I'm thinking of getting a regular switch again, lately because of docked gaming (for certain games) so I'd probably go and get the red boxed switch again xD
Since ive upgraded to the oled my games crash less tv mode looks slightly but noticeablely brighter and clearer quality and twice the enternal storage is still abysmal to todays memory standards but is amazing even the sd card reader works better and feels faster compared the lite and original
The OLED doesn’t make the TV picture look better nor does it offer faster reading speeds. The Switch’s screen itself is OLED and hooking it up to a TV is like any other switch. Faster read times vary depending on your SD card. Most readers are the same supporting SDXC so if your card is that, you’re golden. You’re giving yourself placebo effects that aren’t real lmao.
@@birboii If you've used both models side by side you know what I mean it's not a big difference but it is noticeable
I have every model and there is no picture difference on tv. Just in handheld. Stop looking for attention in such a wack way.
@@godxsensei9116it actually is brighter in handheld for sure brighter
Upgraded from a Switch Lite to a Switch OLED. Couldn’t be happier. Bigger screen, more color pop, ability to dock, longer battery life, ect…. I stopped using my Lite as much, due to the small screen size.
I got a switch for my kids during covid. When I played it, I played mostly docked. Got an Oled for myself when it came out. Now I almost exclusively play handheld.
I’ve playing in handheld more and more and I only paid 150 for it with trade in so I’m very happy
I got the launch day Switch and a friend of mine bought an OLED one and you can see the difference side by side. Yet I never kinda miss the OLED since I'm not having a constant comparison right im my face.
I use the Switch as a handheld for 99% of the time and only dock it if some friends come buy and want to play some Mario Kart but otherwise it's the device for me if my partner wants to play on the PS or she just wants to watch some TV.
So I would rather consider getting a Switch light instead of the OLED just because the formfactor is somewhat off for me. The regular Switch is just in a weird spot. It's too big for a handheld, to small to be played in Tabletop mode and not powerful enough to feel good in docked mode on a 55" 4k TV. So it's a true master of none.
Now the Switch light is definitely better in the handheld department and the OLED is maybe better for Tabletop mode since the screen is a bit bigger and has has better stand yet I'm not sure...
As a handheld my hands still cramp after a while yet I don't want to use aftermarket grips that make the console even bigger. I mean it's the same reason why I hesitate to get a Steam Deck. This thing is huge.
So bow that we have a regular middle of the road Switch, a handheld oriented Lite a Tabletop oriented OLED, all we need is a Pro that can get more performance in docked mode by draining more constant power.
I sold my modded V1 switch and bought a brand new Oled from Facebook marketplace for less money than I sold the old switch. With the difference I grabbed a bunch of titles from the eShop when all the Black Friday deals were going on.
I have to say there is such a big difference in display and battery life that I have absolutely no regrets and love the Oled. Totally worth the upgrade!
Why did you seek your modded switch?
I got the og switch, sold at a profit and bought the OLED at a discount so it made sense for me to do so. I really like the OLED display
Got a 2017 launch switch, then went to the oled in 2021… the oled is 🔥🔥🔥
I first got my hands on the switch a few months after it had released. Sadly, though, it (unexpectedly) broke just a few years later. As of today, I’m currently waiting on the Mario red OLED model to release, as I’m planning on upgrading to that one very soon.
Was planning on grabbing one kind of soon. During recent travels and times at home where table top is my best bet while the TV is in use, the slightest touch if I want to clear a hair would topple it over and the small screen of the normal one kinda sucks in tabletop. I’m willing to shell out a bit more for a long time enjoyment
The only downside to the switch oled which is weird more people haven't been talking about is it having a problem with the screen having or getting a weird green or yellow tint when the screen is dark, I started to notice it on my switch oled.
We need a Switch Lite with an OLED screen!
Ever since I upgraded to my OLED, I found myself playing handheld or even tabletop mode way more than docked compared to when I had my original Switch. :)
This definitely seems like a scam lmao, no thanks fake account. :)
Hey can you make a new video on the PDP Victrix Pro BFG controller?
Im primarily an on the go user. Debated for a year and a half on getting the oled. I have the smash bros edition which didnt have the upgraded battery. After struggling like hell playing TOTK (first zelda game btw) on the go I decided to upgrade to the TOTK OLED. For those who play dock its not going to change much for you. For those who even spend 30%+ of your time un docked youll notice a difference immediately in your experience and be more content with playing on the go. If you have the switch v1 version (white box instead of full red), i would highly recommend you upgrade just for the battery life alone.
I like to play rhythm games on the switch that usually require me to touch the screen. The oled is a MASSIVE improvement to how dark, blurry, and small the original switch's screen is. I besides that I agree that going back to a normal switch it is a noticeable downgrade now
Yeah wolf den has done it for a year so far and he said that it don't show a lot of damage
I'm 99% certain a switch 2 isn't coming for at least another 2-3 years with the wild success the Pokémon games are having as well as Splatoon 3 being so massive (I'm sure it'll continue it's updates for 2+ years) so I'm very much considering updating to an OLED
Me playing portable mode, it was well worth the price. I had traded in a Lite for the OLED
I had the O.G. Switch and a Sword and Shield Switch Lite. I am so happy that I Switch-ed to the OLED! I got it right before Xenoblade 3 came out and playing it on the OLED was awesome! It is so much better that my kid's are a bit jealous. So, I decided, for the heck of it, to get the Scarlet and Violet Switch OLED for myself and letting the kids play on the O.G. OLED. LOL!
I got the oled switch to replace my old switch. (That unfortunately broke) and it was 100% worth having to drive across state lines to get.
Oled was worth it. Reminds me of Gameboy advanced and SP. Both played same games, but the backlight was revolutionary and helped with eyes.
I think the extra hour and a half to 2 hours of battery life is the biggest factor in deciding which version to get. The Lite, you have to go put it in the charge after every gaming session it feels like. Where as, with the oled, you could get done playing and come back to it later with 72% battery left.
The difference is staggering.
Also the battery life is a lot better than the original switch!
I.was about to buy the og switch back in 2017 but after seeing the screen i changed my mind
I game on my oled tv. I prefer 1080p on My oled tv than 720 on the switch screen. If you mainly play portable then this is a slight upgrade bigger screen and better contrast.
If you wanted to go out and about with it though, is taking a Switch OLED in a small pouch, and taking the Joycons off and putting them in your pocket better then just using a Switch Lite?
I finally broke down and got the oled switch after my v2 switch bricked itself. I am pretty happy with it.
I got a Oled the other day to... my og switch from 2017 joy cons when attached. Kept disconnecting. It was driving me nuts. Tried everything. Then said Fuck it. Don't regret buying the Oled model. Loving the vivid colors in Mario Kart 8 deluxe. So far so good. No problems. Plus I love the very deep blacks. Just like my LG Oled BX
I like 75% played docked with OG Switch. With the OLED, it's about 50/50 now. I do notice the audio quality, earbuds isn't mandatory. The build quality is noticeable as in my OG switch vent also fell in, heat damage to back, etc (after 3 years of use tho). I rarely use the kick stand. Only play in tabletop while on planes. The display makes a big difference. When you go from playing docked on a 4k or 1080p tv and then pull out the OG Switch in handheld. It makes you never want to play handheld. The OLED doesn't feel as jarring in comparison. It's similar to the difference of old plastic smartphone screen to today's glass screens. Or like the basic Kindle Fire screen to an iPad glass screen.
Ethernet port is not that big of a deal. Just get a $10 usb ethernet adapter on AMZ.
"My switch vent fell in"
Da fuq😂
I remember when Oled first time came out, I wanted to get it for my birthday. But everywhere had stock shortages, so my birthday came closer and closer, I had no choices to get the version 2. I’m happy with my choice. But now I’m thinking to get it for past 2 weeks. 🤣
Wulffden has a new video on the oled on it running for over a year
I have the 2017 switch model but my battery is degrading, not sure which switch oiled to invest the red and blue one or the Zelda switch version?
I upgraded from the 1st switch edition to the animal crossing one.
Mostly because of the battery. Since I'm only playing in handheld.
But then short time after the OLED came out and I got sad that I upgraded too early...
So right now I'm scared to upgrade to OLED because I think that maybe we will get something new soon...
I’ve been playing my regular Switch on the go recently more and more and here’s one thing that had me considering getting a Switch OLED. I’ve been having sunny days from where I come from recently and for a few games like Tears of the Kingdom, it gets so dark I had to squint my eyes. Due to it being very sunny. Does the OLED solve that problem? Does the OLED screen make it easier to see when in a cave or in the depths in Tears of the Kingdom or Phazon Mines in Metroid Prime Remastered during a sunny day?
I’m getting the switch oled ! For my birthday on March 14 I can’t wait ugh:/ I’m turning 18 but man these high school finals are gonna take so long
Just got the new zelda one and its really nice over the original.
Yes, next video
long story short . worth it .