Switch OLED - Worth Buying in 2023?
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- čas přidán 5. 06. 2024
- So it’s now 6 years since the Nintendo Switch launched and 18 months since the Switch OLED delivered that bigger, blacker and brighter OLED screen and with a potential Switch 2 announcement, this year or next… is it even currently worth buying?
To answer this, we’ll compare all it’s features against Nintendo's Standard and Lite versions, as well the increasingly popular Valve Steam Deck. We’ll also look at it’s best line-up of exclusives, future releases & Switch 2 rumors.
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Thanks for watching, appreciate any feedback in the comments, Todd.
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0:00 | Intro
0:58 | OLED Screen
2:38 | Design and Specs
4:41 | Joy-cons
5:03 | Play Modes
6:14 | Games
7:42 | Dock
8:12 | Battery and Charging
8:46 | Price
9:05 | Switch OLED vs Steam Deck
12:02 | Future Releases
13:08 | Next-Gen Rumors?
14:02 | Worth Buying in 2023?
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With "Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" releasing on the 12th May, what about the game...are you most looking forward to? 🏹🛡🗡
The fight with a Ganondorf at the end, should be pretty cool
That's my birthday so im pretty excited
@@inf4m0us36 Haha, for Zelda 🪬 and your birthday celebrations? 🥳
Fuse… for the Item + Arrow combo’s 😏
Ultra hand - as I like building stuff🤗
I never understand why people want 4k on a handheld. The screen size makes it so pointless and it'll be a harsh barrier for performance and especially battery life. I'll take a 1080p and solid 60fps experience in the next gen handheld. Just make sure it's comparable to steam decks performance and to me, that'll be the best balance.
I think 1080p handheld and 4K docked is what peeps would be expecting for the Switch 2.
I think people just want 4k for their TVs, but to be fair switch still looks good upscaled on my 4k tv
Plus you gotta remember you can run at 1080p still docked and have extra performance for all that rendering on heavy scenes…
@@frostfire_mage I hope there is a 1440p option because a lot of us are pc gamers and play our switches on monitors
lol 1080p for a handheld is pushing it. even the steam deck only runs at 800p. the rog ally has 1080p but at the cost of an ass battery life which makes the cpncept of portable device pointless
I’ve had my OG switch for nearly 7 years. Picked up the TOAK edition oled today. No regrets
YO SAME!! Had my OG Switch since launch, and I'll still keep it forever.
Getting my TOAK Oled today as well :D
The ToTK edition does look nice, not jealous at all 😅 🗡️🛡️🪬🏰
Same , although it's harder for us because Nintendo has no official presence in India. However , just had to get that oled and the TOTK skin just looks gorgeous with the neat additions.
Mine comes in tomorrow!
Genuinelly why do people buy the same console again, never understood that
Very well put together. Very thorough and I've been watching what seems like hours of reviews. Yours is the best by far. I like how you get quick to the point and demonstrate everything side by side.
Thanks Funcentric, appreciate the kind words I like to get straight to the point, as I appreciate everyone's time is precious, did you make a decision whether the Switch OLED is still worth it? (I still love mine )
@@frostfire_mage I’m always the latecomer. I got a Walkman, when people had cd players. I got cd players when people were using mini disks and MP3 players. I only got a smart phone after seeing grandmas with them.
Getting the OLED from Japan for a bit cheaper. No warranty though.
The Switch OLED is stunning, picked it up recently 😊
As the pace of innovation increases it’s surprising how I still love picking up and playing my switch Oled 🖤🤍
@@frostfire_mage well said! Nintendo don’t miss when it comes to games, Zelda Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Odyssey are absolutely stunning 😊
The funny thing about the switch is that what makes it perfect for kids to play also makes it perfect for adults who are busy with life to still be able to game. Portable, can play while traveling for work, and can pause then pick up with no boot up time later.
Yep, as a busy adult, I have a lot less time for tinkering… spot on 👍🏻
Another thing to note is that many people, myself included, have already purchased many games from Steam, which makes the library of the Steam deck that much better
Hey Cryptanic, yep I think it's an obvious one, if you already have a steam account with a tonne of games that you want to play away from a monitor, then Steam Deck is the best choice
Honestly, even though the OLED model is better designed than the original, I think it’s smart to wait till next year when they release upgraded hardware. That’s when I plan to upgrade from my 2017 model.
What makes you think they're going to do that? The rumour mill has been chugging for years, and the president of Nintendo said there are no plans to release any new hardware this financial year (ends March 2024). I doubt we'll see new hardware until late 2024 at the absolute earliest. Most likely significantly later than that.
I also wouldn't assume the next hardware release will be a new Switch. Look at Nintendo's console release history. They've never released a sequel in the same way that Microsoft or Sony has. Every significant hardware update has significant changes. Think Wii to Wii U, DS to 3DS. Just as, if not more likely, think N64 to GameCube, or GameCube to Wii, or Wii U to Switch. Nintendo isn't Sony, they're not going to release similar consoles with updated hardware, that's just not what they do.
As Charlie pointed out, there will be no announcement until FY 2024/25, and the system will be different, but will draw on all the successful elements of the Switch… so it will have a portable screen, be able to covert to TV mode, and hopefully have some other cool new aspects to it, either way the OLED switch is the perfect interim solution to play the best Nintendo exclusives 🤍🖤
@@CharlieMikeNSDue to the Xbox Sony case, Nintendo got dragged in because of call of duty. Looks like it'll be next year after all
Exactly the video that I want. Thank you Subscribed
Happy to help 😎 & appreciate the sub 🙏🏻
They should have just made this the switch 2 with improved specs.
Ye, exactly, the improved performance and resolution is all that’s needed to make it the perfect Nintendo gaming machine.. hoping we get a Switch 2 announcement this year at least 🤓
They could have , however that's not the nintendo way. They Need the hardware for the next system, if they came out with a switch pro( or whatever) they would of been back to the drawing board.
@@frostfire_mage Nintendo games are a 11/10 but their consoles are a -11/10
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Thanks, very useful and informative!
Hey Giacomo, thanks for the kind words, hope it was useful 🤙🏻
Wow! What an amazing video! You covered it all! I also appreciate how you discussed both pros and cons in a way that would really give the viewer something to think about it. This video is a 5/5. Loved it!
Hey Genefactor, love the positives feedback I try not to be biased in my videos and just present the facts, with a bit of fun thrown in, more to come!
Sick Editing! Thanks for the info, very detailed as usual 👍
Put a lot of effort into making it as informative and entertaining as possible, thanks for noticing Frank 🤙🏻
Very nice and detailed review !!! Thanks
Thanks Michael, appreciate the kind words, have a good one 🤙🏻
how do you have so little subscribers??? This was a really great video and I was able to sit through the whole thing, unlike many other tech reviews. I am really impressed with the quality of this video despite not having a huge following. Will be keeping up with this channel in the future.
Hey Nikepsy, thanks for taking the time to right some kind words, it's comments like these that make creating videos rewarding 😊 Just finished another video - if you're interested in Tears of the Kingdom 🗡🛡🏹💚💛
czcams.com/video/MsB5UWIeL_I/video.html
@@frostfire_mage Your welcome! Been playing tears of the kingdom a lot recently. Will take a minute to give it a watch.
Because switch sucks and this guy is payed by Nintendo... Promoting this crap console is just a shame
!Super Cool Intro! (A lot of Good Editing)
Hey Enrique, trying to get better with every vid, thanks for kind words, glad you enjoyed 😊
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 😊
Hey Anas, thanks bro, appreciate the positive words 🤜🤛 Funny how friends can end up being the final push sometimes 😁 Completely agree, the Switch OLED looks so much better in person as well... especially compared to what iPhone camera's lense is filming... anyway back to Zelda 😅 💛💚🗡🏹🛡
Great vid, thanks for all the info! Do you thing games released for switch 2 (or whatever itll be called) will be available for our current swtich too? At least the first ones... This would be one major point for those thinking about buying one now (my case)
I would say it’s likely no, the Switch 2 should be backwards compatible, but that’s about it, again 2025 likely release… so still 2 years of current gen life…
Great video!… subscribed!
Appreciate the kind words Benjamin, thanks for the sub 🤜🏻🤛🏻
I just bought a switch oled last weekend, and im having an absolute blast. Better late than never!
Hey Teddy84, ye dude me too, even though it’s lacking in fps and resolution, the games including TotK are so much fun to play 🏹🗡️🛡️💛💚
Bought a switch oled Mario cart edition on Black Friday , will get the console today. Can’t wait ❤
Enjoy dude, plenty of Nintendo exclusives to keep you out of trouble, I play way too much in bed late at night, don’t tell the Mrs 😂
I have a PC and a PS5. After trying out the Switch at a friend in March this year, I fell in love and bought a Switch OLED myself with Breath of the Wild. I haven't had this much fun gaming in a long time, not even on the PS5 I got in 2020. Switch is just a blast and I can't believe I thought I would never want that handheld with 720p and PS2/3 graphics. Now I play it more than my PS5 and PC
It just shows you that it's not always about the graphics and performance. I'm still having a blast with the Switch OLED and TotK, great game 💛💚
Switch is lightly weaker from PS4. Is between PS3/ps4
Thank you very much, very interesting and well made video. Congratulations!
Thanks Alex, appreciate the kind words, hope you learnt something, will keep more of them coming! Take Care
You deserve way more subs keep up the good work👍
Hey Jello time, thanks for the kind words 😊 You must be pumped for TotK, not long now… Can’t wait 😜
I’ve just bought the Zelda edition and both the latest games. I don’t have a TV. I live alone. Watch films on an oculus or my iPhone. And I just wanted something to get back into gaming. Paid £400 for all of it. Best money I’ve spent in a long time.
If you're using your Switch OLED purely handheld it's even better value as that's the main reason to get one, good to hear peeps enjoying this great piece of kit
Only 6 days left til Tears of the Kingdom 💚💛 Can't wait!
Ye, the most anticipated game 2 year’s running, I hope Eiji Aonuma’s work doesn’t disappoint 🤞🏻
@@frostfire_mage he definitely did not disappoint!
It's worth noting that here in Australia the steam deck is currently only being sold through third party resesellers. It should come down a bit in price when Valve officially release it here, making it more competitive.
If the ASUS Rog Ally can ramp production levels and release fast in Australia, peeps will pass on the Steam Deck altogether
A really thorough review. Thank you. I’ve been sitting on the fence for so long now. A PS5 or Switch OLED. Now that I’ve seen this great video, and ToTK has just launched, the OLED is the way forward. Keep up the great reviews. 🙏🏻
It’s comments like this that keep me motivated to do analysis and make more content, the Switch OLED is great for pick up and play of fun Nintendo exclusives with a sexy screen, you won’t be disappointed 🖤🤍
Best review I've come across. Nice work.
Thanks Sam, appreciate the kind words, if you want to see all the latest predictions on the next-gen switch check out my latest video 🤙🏻
Not to nitpick, but the original Switch has front-firing speakers too. The location you pointed to is the fan intake. Great Vid!
Good point, they are still closed type speakers which perform better than the open type on the Standard & Lite
Yes, I missed my old Switch and gaming on XSX and PS5 has not been the same. Got the Oled for Tears. Happy again!
Definitely worth the wait, gonna be hard… once ganondorf meets his inevitable demise, every other game will be a let down 😢
Just hopped in a couple weeks back with the pokemon oled and the fact the switch puts smash bros and mario as well as Subnautica and neir automata in my hands with great multiplayer as well has made it my primary console (even over my pc) very quickly, im glad ive got a couple years to breathe with it, I couldn't see going without it as is
Yep, it's an essential part of my train commute, the OLED screen is fantastic for getting some gaming in around a busy schedule
Just some feedback, your audio for voice overs is amazing but it’s not the same for On Camera shots and can make the change really noticeable. Maybe having the same quality for both voice over and On Camera parts could help
Appreciate the constructive feedback Matt, ye I’m aware, it’s on my list to find a solution, Happy New Year 🥳 🤙🏻
Very good and detailed review 👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks Waheed, have a great New Year m8!
By Far The Best Switch OLED Review I Have Seen! I’ve Watched At Least 100 Reviews
Appreciate the positive feedback Michael, do you have the Switch OLED? It's such nice handheld 🖤🤍
Dude your reviews on point, you could definitely develop a bigger following with more consistent content. Your production and content quality is already there.
Hey Jonni, thanks man, you’re right… I need to put more time aside… time is a hard thing to master with family though… I hope you got something out of the vid 👍🏻 take it easy bro 👊
I liked my Switch Lite so much, already playing BOTW more than 100 hours. Will buying the Switch OLED with TOTK in coming months & Switch 2 next holiday 2024 ❤
The dpi on the Switch Lite is great... but I do prefer the versatility of the Switch OLED as well as the bigger vibrant screen quality, the next gen switch/console will be epic whenever they announce it
I bought the OG switch to play BOTW. Sold it a year later, now I bought the Zelda OLED to play TOTK. Oh, and off course I have a Steam Deck as well.
Ye dude, TotK on The OLED = good times, I’m looking at a ROG Ally to get my more performance heavy games fix (may be hard to get for awhile though)
@frostfire_mage I feel you. Got my Ally on pre order as well.
Its the perfect family step-in game computer, I grewed up with a game-boy and recently bought myself a Swith oled, is just a great toy to have with the rest of what you play.
Yep I agree, I have my PS5 for improved graphics and frame rate & the Switch OLED perfectly compliments that with fun Nintendo exclusives (while travelling as well) 🤍🖤
Great video thanks l, subscribed
Hey Christian, I’m aiming for fun + informative, glad you liked it 😊
Just got an oled switch, my first nintendo console in a longggggg time. What a great time the switch is
Ye dude, they knocked it out the park with the quality of the OLED screen, and the games are great to pick up and play
Upgraded to the Limited Edition OLED just for the game. If not for that I might've just kept my standard one.
Smart man, good times ahead 🤙🏻
I bought my oled last week i am always in love with Pokemon games from pokemon red back in time i used to play my pokemon games in emulator which is good but i am not fully satisfied but after i bought oled i can experience the game at full potential and fun ❤❤❤
It’s my favorite gaming device ahead of any other console or handheld, love it 🤍🖤
I did it! I ordered the oled. Excited to see how much bigger the screen is. I have a switch lite and now I decided to upgrade to oled.
Hey Mei, welcome to the Switch OLED club! After owning a Switch Lite and a Switch OLED... I can honestly say you won't be disappointed
Hey, amazing video ! Great quality and montage overall, very pleasant to watch. Overall I'm very tempted to buy a switch OLED as it has greats games and exclusivities such as mario maker and is a great console to play with others, but the fact that there might be a switch 2 with improved power, graphics and framerate... tough call
Nintendo have stated there will be no announcement in the FY2023/24, so that means we won’t get details til at least April next year, so you would get 12-18 months of use at least 🤙🏻
@@frostfire_mage Okay thanks !
What tv was that during the docked showcase, it looks so beautiful
75" QN900B Neo QLED 8K Smart TV (2022)…
Link to my full review…
czcams.com/video/_0abOcgXzOw/video.html
Comprehensive and well organized overview, well done 👏
Hey Mariano, thanks for the kind words, hope you enjoyed it 🤙🏻😊
Great vid as usual amazingly detailed love the quality of Oled screen looking forward to release of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom - sticking with Switch so I can share multiple games and keep costs down in these trying economic times. Keep them coming 👌
Thanks Sandy, I’ve been a loyal Nintendo player since the NES days, had to do this video to pay homage, especially with TotK 🗡️🛡️only days away from release 🪬
I decided to snag a used OLED switch on Mercari to save some money and I've been having a blast playing Botw these last few days. Will definitely be snagging Totk after I finish. But yeah if you're on the fence I say buy one used to save a few bucks since they might or might not announce a new model late this year or next year. It's worth the fun you'll have 👍.
Hey Reaper, you must be pumped, for TotK, but I do understand it makes sense to finish off BoTW, the OLED screen is also great 🤍🖤
There are cushions inside the dock which prevents it from scratching the screen and also from messing up the dock's type c connector overtime. This is why is has that wobble.
Definitely a small price to pay for the longevity of the device, thanks for your comment Forest 🤙🏻
@@frostfire_mage No problem. :) I do wonder however for those who own new in box consoles with batteries is should you take the new consoles out of the box and charge them from time to time so that the battery can last overtime. What do you think @Frostfire_mage? I have not seen a video on this subject.
I'm 41 and haven't had a console since the PS2 and OG Gameboy. Got a Splatoon 3 edition switch OLED last week. I have never had this much fun gaming. Absolutely love this device and all of the games I've played so far. My only regret is having waited so long to get one.
Hey Yoni, tbh playing all the best exclusives now.... would be like being a kid in a candy store. Great positives vibes, love it!
Just purchased Nintendo Switch OLED and a bit sad I haven't done proper research about the upcoming upgrade... But I reaaaally want to play the new Zelda lol. I mainly compared it to Steam Deck and Switch seems like a no-brainer to choose for those who prefer using a device on the go as it's not as bulky. A point in favor of Switch that you didn't mention is the easily replaceble controls whereas in case of Steam Deck they are built-in and harder to change in case of whearing out or other breakage. All in all, Steam Deck is great for those who already have a vast Steam games library and/or don't mind going through the trouble of emulation and downloading games from elsewhere. I personally don't want to go through all that + worry about the battery life, and would consider getting Steam Deck only after an upgrade is out. Anyway, thanks for the great video, all your points were very fair. Subscribed!
re: the replaceable Joy-Cons vs built in controls on the Steam Deck, you make a good point re: The Steam Deck, you're also right... it feels like a good first attempt but the battery life is poor, just like the new Asus Rog Ally (surprisingly) Thanks for the positive feedback, appreciate it 🤜🤛
I would suggest people still get a glass screen protector, if the one pre installed gets scratches you're screwed and can't remove it.
Plus, a pack of 3 is only like 10 to 15 USD
A good suggestion Renato, thanks for dropping some handy advice in the comments 🤙🏻
Short answer :yes
From someone 3 years ago had a switch lite and then got rid of it after a month, picked up a Oled switch recently and haven’t been able to stop having a niche for playing it shits convenient when you don’t want to sit in a certain spot just to game(borderlands is surprisingly fantastic on it, looking to try thps next )
I did enjoy borderlands 3 on the PS4, haven't played it on the Switch OLED, I just got rid of my Switch Lite and Standard Switch consoles. The Switch OLED and PS5 cover my gaming needs
@@frostfire_mage same the Oled switch and pc cover my needs for now .. a little bit of Xbox series s for 2k and just is the console I started out on, don’t really use it much though.. it’s good for those ranked games when you can’t back out though lol
I just upgraded and its amazing! Even with the switch 2 on the horizon if there are games made just for the switch 2 I dont mind I have so many games that I can play with the oled! I love it!
Ye, had a blast 💥 with the OLED in the last 2 years, Nintendo hit a home run with this gen 🛡️🗡️🏹💛💚
If you already own a switch V1 or V2 but want to upgrade to oled for cheap, I've seen listings for the oled tablet only for around $200 in the usa, I just orderd one today for Pikmin 4 and RDR 1 once the physical copy is available.
Hey Tyler, a few others in the comments have also done this. Definitely a good way to save some 💰 especially with Switch 2 rumoured for end of 2024.
What kind of carrying case is that in the beginning of the video? Looks really nice
Haha, it’s the super basic Nintendo case…
Link here - www.ebgames.com.au/product/nintendo-switch/225680-nintendo-switch-carry-case-screen-protector
I guess sometimes… less is more 😁
I just got totk oled switch on TOTK release day 🙂, and I love it the only issue is that I have with it is that has issues with gray color uniformity, which is saddly somewhat common from what I’ve seen looking it up on the internet, in certain scenarios it just looks grainy and always in the same pattern, and no it’s not the same as burn in i believe because I’ve put no where near enough time for it to do so.
The only issues I’ve seen are performance related, ie low fps, where there’s too much going on, in a particular scene, this should be resolved with the next gen switch 👍🏻
I’m Subscribing Keep It Up FrostFire Mage👌
Thanks Michael, motivation levels running high (with all the great comments)... have a good one!
great video, I honestly really enjoyed it👏🏻
Thanks Henry, appreciate the kind words, more informative and fun vids coming 🤙🏻
Guys I have been watching videos about should you buy etc for years and finally just went ahead and bought the switch. It’s my first switch and the only regret I have is not having this amazing machine earlier. Stop waiting and just buy it it’s so fun and it’s so unique. It’s not like anything else in the market. Yes its 30 fps. Yes its 1080p but yes it’s amazing. It’s simple and that’s all it has to be. I was so worried about specs so I prolonged buying one hoping a better spec switch would come out. Even with 30 fps if your tv has motion smoothing it makes it way better. Even with 1080p if you have an oled tv it still looks beautiful. I think the Nintendo switch may be my favorite console ever and I’ve had xbox series X, the PlayStations etc. Do yourself a favor and just buy this console you won’t regret it and you’ll be happy you didn’t wait any longer.
In terms of overall playtime, I've used my Switch OLED more than my PS5, it's versatile nature mean I just get more opportunities to use it and I the OLED Screen.
I was thinking to get a steam deck but that's easier said than done at this moment. But the other day i was round my freinds and i really enjoyed his switch oled, not having played nintendo since the 3ds i see how many great games ive been missing out on with this handheld. Plus i have a pc with a 4080ti so any game i play on the steam deck will be a far lowered version were as the nintendo games are all new and fresh to me so im getting one of them 👍
The Switch OLED has some solid staying power even with it’s 6 year old tech. If you want to play Nintendo exclusives on the go it’s great value 🤍🖤
That dock wobble is because the OG is too tight and scratches the screen. It was widely reported at launch. And instead of nintendo paying more in production they just added space.
The deck also has a plugin called vibrant. Makes the screen really good.
And as far as the battery settings ive gotten 12 hrs out of ps2 emulation turning down the gpu, cpu, and tdp in the power settings.
Some good points here Eddie, thanks for your feedback 🤙🏻
Hey Bro, Phenomenal Organized Video. Here a New Subscriber. You have a lot of Magic Editing the Video. I'm Happy about it. !Thanks!
Thanks again Enrique, going for fun and informative approach with lots of variety in the B-Roll shots 🤙🏻
i havent even beat totk once yet i work my ass off i dont know how adults now a days have time for video games i loved them as a kid but now mentally i cant play for more than 3 hours and im 22
When I was 22 I was either out drinking or pulling all nighters gaming... but as a man with a family now, my gaming time is limited, one of the reasons I created this channel... was to game more again while producing content
Nice vid mate
Hey Jammies, thanks dude, take care 👍🏻
Hi there, got a OLED and lite. Been trying to decide which to use and keep. I got the OLED Tears edition. I got the turquoise lite. What would be your suggestion? I enjoy the handle of the lite so much but I do play docked mostly. I love the lite so much. I don’t play a lot when I’m playing but still deciding and trying to decide which to keep. I like the handheld gaming too.
Id keep the Oled because it can satisfy both concerns. The lite only caters to 1 side only. Plus if the joy cons go bad u can't just buy a new one like the oled.
Pretty much what trevaughnl said, if you have to choose... keep the OLED as you can play docked and swap the Joycons if you get stick drift.
This was a really well done, informative video, good job!
They are offering a Standard Switch with Mario Odyssey for $399, but an OLED Switch with no games is $450 so it's not an easy choice for those who mainly play in docked mode...
Not sure if Mario Odyssey is worth the discount these days (old game), I’ve had all 3 switches and I would choose the OLED 1st every time 🤍🖤
@@frostfire_mage thanks bro all of the old games are still full priced here $80 or 90 seems a bit steep hmmm
How do you play your games on multiple switch systems? I thought the save data can only be used on one system. I'm thinking of buying an OLED to play while on the go, while using the old switch at home (my girlfriend uses it too when she's at home). But I don't want to start all over with breath of the wild and other games. Or can you use the same save data on multiple systems?
If you have NSO, you get cloud saves, but the way it works is you will have a main switch and a non main switch, the non main switch will have to be online to play your digitally purchased games. You can switch the main console pretty easily though
Hey Tains you’re right, save data on one system machine only, I showcased the 3 consoles purely for the video, I only use my OLED now. I’d suggest she just uses the Standard Switch and you use the OLED, or share the OLED.
Nice review! 🔥
Thanks Hakan, plenty more good stuff coming 🤙🏻
@@frostfire_mage I currently don't have my own Switch but with the new Zelda coming out I am contemplating to buy one but with all these rumours of a new Hardware Im not sure whether to wait for a new console or buy the Oled version now ;_;
I just bought the Nintendo switch oled, and plan on using it for some years, at least until the release an upgraded version to the successor of the switch
It’s my favourite gaming machine due to the ergonomics, great OLED screen and Nintendo exclusives🖤🤍… re: Switch 2… lots of leeks and rumors, dropping a new vid shortly, stay tuned 🙏🏻
Which games are you playing?
@@Z-e-e-s-h-a-n for the moment Tears of the kingdom and Mario kart, but I plan to buy Astral Chain and Monster Hunter Rise
@@YEDI49Quick question, I'm looking to get a switch oled and Mario kart is one of the games I'm thinking of getting but I'm not sure yet. Is Mario kart worth it on the switch??
@@josephd9749it certainly is
I a Switch OG and a lite. No oled. However I would say to wait this year out when it comes to switch 2. Still 200-400 euro depending on which version you choose. Save those and put it into switch 2.
If you play a decent amount of handheld I think it’s still worth it, especially if you’re getting a lot of hours of TotK in 🗡️🛡️🏹💚💛 otherwise play docked until the Switch 2 arrives
So... I bought a Switch Lite back in 2019, mainly bc I didn't have enough money to get the regular version, and still wanted to play the exclusive titles. This year, in September, I'm going to the US and I'm thinking about getting the OLED version to "improve" the quality of my gaming sessions. It sucks to be unable to play on the TV and the Lite's small screen makes me sad sometimes. It's basically impossible to play with other people, the screen is too small for that. And the colors aren't amazing, so I really wanted to upgrade. I'm worried about these rumours tho, stating that there is a Nintendo Switch 2 in the horizon. I don't really mind the capacity of the OLED, and couldn't care less about the Steam Deck (I play Steam titles in my pc, it's much better)... but what bothers me is that there is going to be several titles that are going to be exclusive to the new console... so I'm really confused here, dunno if I'll get the OLED, and then sell it afterwards once the new console is announced, or if I'll just patiently wait till there is an actual announcement pf a new generation.
It really comes down to the money at this point, if you can spare it, you’ll have the better experience with the Switch OLED, and then just sell it on in 12-18 months when the next gen Switch drops 👍🏻 If not hold out and wait 🤨 I love my Switch OLED though 🤍🖤
@@frostfire_mage thanks for replying! That's exactly whas I was thinking. The OLED looks pretty sweet, I might get it since I have some money to spare. Then I can just sell it afterwards if the new generation appeals to me 😅
Just go ahead and get the ones I had the same concerned I’ve owned the lite the regular switch and the oled and I’m not even a Nintendo fan but I promise you the oled worth every Penney and Nintendo said recently in a inside meeting that there is no new console in the worlds until atleast mid next year and even then it still would take 6 months to a year to drop one so go for it plus you could just sell it when your done for good money unlike the lite that isn’t worth shit resselling
From a pure portability point, how’s the OLED compare to Lite ? I have a Lite that I mostly play before bed (in bed) or traveling, like on a plane or airport… I love the OLED screen ; but I wonder if it’s that much more hassle for portability. My Switch is basically my game boy, I’m not hooking it up to a TV 🤔
As you know when I made this video I used to own a Switch Lite as well... I've since offloaded it and just use the Switch OLED, as it's just the best for portable gaming on the couch, train, plane and in bed... If I were you I would get the OLED now so you can get the most use out of it before the next-gen Switch arrives later next year
100% the Switch library is incredible
Not sure about incredible 😂 But as a Nintendo fan, I do think the exclusives are still great after all these years 😊
Holds very well with some very good first party games. I wouldn't have considered it until I got hooked on Xenoblade Chronicles universe.
Thanks for the insight. I was also thinking, to buy a switch, but I'm still not sure. The price for the switch oled is still very high here in Austria (350 Euros). That's a lot for a 6 year old console. Although the price is high, I understand why people buy the switch. I don't know, if it is still worth to buy one, if the new one will launch in two years, and it seems like that. Anyway, I left you a like and a follow. Thanks for sharing your opinion, it will help me to decide, whether to buy one or not. You are right, that Zelda is a good argument for buying a switch. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Vienna Austria
Hey Thindale, greetings from Australia, ye 350 euros does seem a little pricey, and Nintendo are definitely milking this generation. my best guess is Q2 2014 for an announcement of the next-gen console... with a release in 2025. But given people are still picking up the Switch OLED models with Zelda TotK it may push out even further. 💛💚
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Hatte die erste Switch vor Jahren mit allen möglichen Spielen. Die Idee war cool, aber die Umsetzung ein Graus. Grafik war damals schon lächerlich. Die Sticks müssen mit Hori Sticks ersetzt werden. Wenn du nicht ein diehard Nintendo fan bist wirst du traurig sein. Sieh dir mal die Spiele an wie Nintendogs, Barbie, usw…just my two cents. Wenn eine Neue kommt bin ich wieder dabei! Würde gerne Octopath 1/2, Persona, Mario Wonder, usw drauf zocken.
I literally traded my PS5 for a Nintendo Switch OLED for the simple fact I enjoy gaming with my wife and the playstation didn't offer too many co-op 2 player games, for the most part we play on the xbox series s/360 due to many co op & 2 player games offered on gamepass. I love playstation, just wasn't using it as much. Why i made the leap to the switch oled... looks fun for both me & the wife to enjoy.
My wife likes the old school nintendo classics as well, not to mention it's great for the kids. I still hang on to my PS5 for the high res latest shooters and action/adventure games. Let's hope the Switch 2 can be a big enough bump in fps and res that I can get rid of the PS5 too
@frostfire_mage Let's hope so brotha 🙏🏽 💯
yes. I upgraded from a 2019 model to the new Zelda switch. I use it more than I did the 2019 model. worth it.
The design of the TotK Switch does look nice, gratz dude
I was thinking of buying it but when he said 720p sceen on oled, yeah I straight up dropped it from my cart. I'll be using my monitor untill the rumor upgrade comes out. Great detailed information, love it.
The Steam deck is only slightly better res at 800p… and even though the Rog Ally is 1080p it’s gonna be difficult to pick one up for awhile… The screen res is less of an issue compared to the “docked Tv resolution” (which really needs the bump to 4K)
Specs aren't everything.
It's about the games.
I have three, an O.G. launch Switch, and Switch OLED, and a Switch Lite (for the D-Pad and the higher pixel density screen). No regrets.
I have also had no issues with any of the consoles, including Joycon drift, which I have never experienced.
If you play undocked, it’s worth it
Ye, 100% agree on this ☝️
If you believe in that Pokemon Sword and Shield DLC leak that happened before the Pokemon direct, then no since Winter 2023 isn't that far.
But even so, the kanji vaguely translates to a new system so that can just mean a slight upgrade from the OLED
Given there’s been no bump in performance for 6 years, I would expect something significantly better, but hey it’s Nintendo… great games… average performance 😂
I've been looking into buying a switch for quite some time. I suspect that I'll be playing docked most of the time but that oled screen seems very appealing
If you’re going to play it while travelling or commuting it’s definitely worth it, also nice if family takes the TV for something else 👍🏻
A 3rd party company is making a screen for the deck which the resolution will be at 1200p instead of 800p and better colors for $100 hope you'll check it out when it comes out
Hi TimTam, sounds interesting... does it attach to the front of the handheld machine?
The oled is a great pick up if you're getting it a switch for the first time or upgrading from a switch lite. If you already have a switch. You definitely can wait
Some peeps prefer the better ratio to pixel count on the Switch Lite, but ye I prefer the OLED, so I agree with you
Just upgraded a month ago. If the rumors are true about a new switch. I don't mind waiting a year or two for another revision.
Yep, I’m perfectly content with my Switch OLED, anything on top of that with the Switch 2 is just a bonus… I do hope they keep the OLED and not go back to LCD though, we’ll see
@frostfire_mage If you notice. It takes about a year or two for a hardware revision. Which in thay case its perfectly fine to get a console 2 years into its life cycle.
@@gitgud_kryz1738 The issue is that the Switch OLED essentially has the same compute tech as the original Switch, which is 6+ yrs old 🫠
@@frostfire_mage Well technically not the same one when it comes to battery optimization. But as for me, the screen alone is worth buying since I rarely have time to setup dock mode. Plus my nature of work makes the oled screen worth it considering ill be carrying it around everytime.
@@gitgud_kryz1738 in order to balance the costs of the new compute tech on the Switch 2, they will most likely go back to an LCD display… so the Switch OLED should still have decent appeal for a few more years anyway 🤍🖤
I’m building a pc but I want to save for something In-between that. I’m not sure if I should get a switch oled or just get a steam deck. With steam deck I could play my steam games and still play Nintendo games with and emulator. But apperantly the steam deck is REALLY heavy so I’m not sure what to get
I suppose it depends on the size of your steam library, if there’s enough then go with the steam deck. If not… then the pick up n play nature of the Switch OLED is great, and yes it’s a lot lighter and the better battery efficiency actually makes it portable 🤍🖤
Best Review👍🏽
Hey Rickrage, appreciate the kind words I put some serious hours into this vid, hope it helped
I agree 🙌
The answer is YES. Best console since my childhood preferred one.
Hey Rodrigo, I think it’s good for another 18 months before Switch 2 arrives, but yes I also love my Switch OLED 😍
Cool video 👍 Did you have issue with OLED overheating at all?
If the air intake or air vent is obstructed, the console can get hot. If you treat the gaming handheld well, you will have no issues with overheating 🤙🏻
true that 👍
Its been a cool ride with Nintendo Switch. I bought one on release in 2017 and bought the OLED shortly after release... but I'm not sure I would jump on one in 2023. The outdated hardware and Nintendo now playing with $70 price point ideas would be the biggest concern for me. I will admit... they at least deliver on their 1st party titles... unlike Xbox.
Ye I agree, I think the good news is, even if they release a Switch 2 in 2024/25, the games will most likely be backwards compatible. Either way I love my Switch OLED which I've had since launch, and looking forward to the new Switch 2
Just joined the switch community got the oled and I'm happy haven't touched my series x much sadly no good games out yet so games on the switch will keep me busy with gaming 😅
Welcome friend, good times ahead, especially with imminent Zelda launch! 🏹🛡️🗡️
I lost my V2 Switch in a fire, so got an OLED. I love it.
Yep, even if I only get 30 mins in a day sometimes… it’s still worth it, the portability, screen quality, battery life and Nintendo exclusives are unmatched 🤍🖤
I was about to buy an oled. Gonna used it to play Legend of zelda, pokemon, and mario games
I’m still loving my Switch OLED and play it more than my PS5 currently, you won’t be disappointed 🤙🏻
I think if you want a descently priced console that is portable, no tweeking in settings. Pop a game in or digital and it's ready to go, get the Switch. Is it 4K? No. does it have the power that barely matches the based PS4, yeah, it's underpowered. In fact, it's basically a Wii U repackaged but compared to the price of the Steam and how that thing is designed for the PC crowd. On the 2nd hand market, you can get an OLED for under 300. It's just handy.
Ye, the big problem is the tinkering aspect for the Steam Deck, this sounds like it will somewhat reduced with the Asus Rog Ally, but for the great games and sexy OLED screen the Switch OLED is still a great buy
@@frostfire_mage the hardware is not worth the money in 2023 man.
@@DistanTThunder2 I agree about the performance, but the games, versatility and screen make it still reasonable, considering a Switch 2 announcement is unlikely til mid next year.
Fantastic video, been a PC gamer for years (so Steam Deck is useless) but since I'm going to be moving and won't have my PC for months, seeing the Tears of the Kingdom reviews & watching this great vid made me buy the Switch today
Ye, I’m absolutely loving TotK, masterpiece already, and I only just started the game… thanks for the kind words, the Switch OLED is a great piece of kit, 💙 Nintendo ❤️
To be fair, I bought the Switch primarily for the Nintendo games such as Pokemon and Zelda and I'm sure thats what a vast majority of others have also bought it for, though the idea of the console itself is obviously great. The Steam Deck isn't attractive to me because playing PC games portably just isn't a need for me, and overall I have a Gaming PC already with its own setup, so I have little need for a Steam Deck.
Ye I agree, I think when most were expecting Nintendo to shrivel up and die after the tragedy that was the Wii U. The Switch was genius moment... it is still somewhat surprising that it's tech is six years old, and it's still cool
Still had my v1 switch. Mostly played dock mode so I never got the urge to buy the oled. I'm waiting for the next version of switch that totally upgrades everything
Ye if you mainly play docked there’s not much point in upgrading, am also looking forward to the next gen console, playing Nintendo game exclusives in 4K TV mode will be epic ❤️💙
do you think still worth to buy v1 switch today? i think i can buy one from a friend for €100 he also share with me game library, so i only pay extra for 1 year online playable thing
he also go buy oled version to himself, so we think win & win situation or im wrong not sure tbh
@@ichimarugin7351 Yes! If you mainly play docked mode most of the time
@@crispybanana3316 what if i want to use with hand mode to? did i must replace the battery or is this general issue on v1 model. i mean the problem is battery old or v2 has better battery
Heard the news and rumours about the new switch being released next year March. Do you think it is too late to get a switch now? Never had any consoles other than the game boy
Nintendo have said there will be no announcement in the FY2023/24, so that means we won’t get details til at least April next year, so you would get 12-18 months out of the Switch OLED at least 👍🏻
@@frostfire_mage yups! Still thinking on it though haha
@@frostfire_mage does it more reasonable to buy the lite version over the oled? I'm still considering which one to buy
I think for Nintendo Switch vs steam deck its more so on which kinda games you wanna play, if you want Nintendo games go with the switch if you want pc games then the steam deck
Exactly, it's a subjective choice... personally I bought the switch for the classic nintendo exclusives. It also just happens to be extremely versatile with a sexy OLED screen
@@frostfire_mage would you say it’s worth it buying it now? I’ve been thinking about getting one since I haven’t had a Nintendo console in a while
@@DatBoi69420I’d say it’s worth it, I went from a switch lite to an Oled and I’ve been using it waaaaaaaaay more
I am buying one anyway with a Retroflag usb-c cradle/controller for handheld mode, but the OLED switch is kind of a weird product. It's main feature is the OLED screen, which is almost exclusively a handheld mode feature. There is no reason to buy an OLED switch instead of the cheaper LCD version to play it mostly docked. What Nintendo SHOULD have done was made the OLED switch with built in controls making it physically look like a larger Switch Lite, but made the resulting device still dockable and usable with external controllers. Handheld mode with joycons sucks anyway -- they are wobbly, and the "not a d-pad" is inferior to the built in controls on a Switch Lite for handheld use. Most of the target market for this had an old switch. Most of that target market already had joy cons and pro controllers. And it's not like you can't buy such things separately if you want them and didn't already have.
I do love the versatility of the Switch in general, the OLED screen is also great for TableTop while on holiday. Let’s hope they fix the controls on the next gen Switch, supplemented with a nice bump in res and fps ❤️💙