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Nintendo Announces New Switch Model With Larger OLED Screen
Available on October 8 for $349
By Allison Murray Allison Murray Tech News Reporter Southern Illinois University Allison reports on all things tech. She's a news junky that keeps her eye on the latest trends. Allison is a writer working out of Chicago, IL, with her only coworker: her cat Norbert. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on July 6, 2021 11:23AM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Gaming Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming The new Nintendo Switch model was announced Tuesday, and the biggest change is a larger OLED screen. Coming on October 8, the new Nintendo Switch OLED Model has a 7-inch screen and 64GB of memory. The new Nintendo Switch will cost $349, compared to the original Switch model, which is $299. Nintendo Other new features include a sleek dock in white or black, with a built-in Ethernet port, an adjustable stand that is the same length as the Switch itself, new Joy-Con sticks in white (or red and blue), and “enhanced audio,” according to Nintendo. The console keeps the same 1080p video output when using HDMI in TV mode and the 720p output in tablet and handheld mode. The battery life also remains the same at 4.5-9 hours after fully charging for three hours. It was rumored that the new Nintendo Switch would have support for 4K games, but based on the technical specs Nintendo released, it looks like the OLED Switch will not support 4K resolution. However, the new Switch will support existing Joy-Con sticks, as well as previously released Nintendo Switch games. The Nintendo Switch gained popularity last year during the pandemic and was named the most popular console choice in the US in 2020, even ahead of the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X, both released in the same year. The appeal for the Nintendo Switch for many gamers over these more traditional consoles has always been the Switch's portable nature. which allows users to pick up and play games whether they’re at home or on the go. According to Nintendo’s fiscal year-end results, Nintendo Switch sales are up 81% and the console is closing in on 85 million units sold—a number that will probably increase after the Nintendo Switch OLED Model is officially released this fall. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Nintendo Switch Pro: News, Rumors, and Expected Price, Release Date, and Specs How to Reset Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch OLED: Price, Release, Specs & Games Nintendo Switch vs. Nintendo Switch Lite: Which Gaming Console Is Best? What Comes With the Nintendo Switch? How to Set Up Nintendo Switch OLED How to Connect GameCube Controllers to the Switch How to Turn Off Vivid Mode on the Nintendo Switch OLED How to Connect Nintendo Switch to Bluetooth Headphones How to Download and Play Fortnite on Nintendo Switch How to Connect a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller to a PC How to Connect PS4 or Xbox Controllers to Switch How to Organize Your Nintendo Switch Games Into Groups Google Pixel 7 & 7 Pro: News, Price, Release Date, Specs & More How to Fix It When Nintendo Switch Won't Connect to Wi-Fi How to Hook up a Nintendo Switch to a TV Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies