Switch OLED Model

Switch OLED Model. © Nintendo.

The pixels on the OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) panels each produce their own light, resulting in better color rendering, extremely deep blacks, high contrast images and lower power consumption compared to LCD technology (which needs a backlight). This is why the new OLED-screen Switch game console, which Nintendo presented this week, is a welcome improvement. Though the screen is a little larger than that of the original Switch (7 inches, compared to 6.2 inches), the unit’s size doesn’t increase, and the autonomy remains the same thanks to the OLED technology, which consumes less energy. The memory has increased from 32 to 64 GB and the Switch’s fragile kickstand has been replaced by a wide adjustable stand that spans the full width of the device. The OLED model will be available from October 8 at the recommended price of US$ 350 (that’s US$ 50 more than the original Switch, which will stay on the market).

The Switch console was a huge global success, with 84.59 million units shipped since its launch in 2017. This figure closes in on the 101.63 million Wii consoles sold, and we bet that this new model will surpass the Wii’s sales record.

⇨ YouTube, “Nintendo Switch (OLED model) - Announcement Trailer.”

⇨ Ars Technica, Kyle Orland, “Meet the Switch Pro: $350 “OLED Model” launches on October 8.”

2021-07-06