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Nintendo Switch OLED review: How to know if you should buy one

A bigger OLED screen, a good kickstand (finally), more storage: Are these enough reason to spend up? Yes and no, depending on who you are. Or on how much you use your Switch undocked. Take a look for yourself. Nintendo Switch OLED review: The best Switch yet, but not quite different enough Subscribe to CNET:…

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A bigger OLED screen, a good kickstand (finally), more storage: Are these enough reason to spend up? Yes and no, depending on who you are. Or on how much you use your Switch undocked. Take a look for yourself.

Nintendo Switch OLED review: The best Switch yet, but not quite different enough

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  1. will salazar ramirez

    October 6, 2021 at 9:35 pm

    CHICLAYO PERU 69

  2. Vhsss Tv

    October 6, 2021 at 9:42 pm

    No 4k docked (and 1080p portable screen)
    No 256 gb base storage
    No 90hz (1080p 90hz gaming could have been great and 4k 30 when docked or 2k 60)

    • Andrew

      October 6, 2021 at 10:29 pm

      Those expectations are completely unreasonable. Even the Steam Deck which has cutting edge hardware only manages 30fps on modern titles at 720p.

    • John Bazan

      October 6, 2021 at 11:31 pm

      Here is a reality check normal people and Nintendo fans dont care about cutting edge graphics.

  3. Josh S.

    October 6, 2021 at 9:51 pm

    Let me guess it still has that stupid joystick drifting problem

    • O T

      October 6, 2021 at 11:04 pm

      Probably and now you can have screen burn in to lol

  4. quepiid

    October 6, 2021 at 9:54 pm

    Microsoft: new xbox
    Sony: new PlayStation
    Nintendo: how about a better screen.

    • dvxAznxvb

      October 7, 2021 at 1:21 am

      neither has a screen so switch wins

  5. mitchell janaj

    October 6, 2021 at 9:55 pm

    This guide isn’t good, not a step up at all buy a steam deck and pay gaben the stacks.

  6. グレープフルーツ

    October 6, 2021 at 9:59 pm

    Will buy if I can mod piracy is king 👑 ☠️

  7. Paul W.

    October 6, 2021 at 10:01 pm

    Best of luck with finding one until late next year

  8. Sha Gojō

    October 6, 2021 at 10:03 pm

    ⛔️

  9. Igor Marcos

    October 6, 2021 at 10:07 pm

    “it is the upgrade I have been looking for”
    it is literally the same specs…. just a new screen…

    “it’s best new features are the display and they kickstand”
    it is literally the only new features…

    Are they paying you?

    • DeeKayWrap

      October 6, 2021 at 10:58 pm

      Built in ethernet is the best feature of the new switch

    • O T

      October 6, 2021 at 11:03 pm

      Lol it’s a pathetic “upgrade” a new switch will be out in 2 years i bet with the same oled screen just better joy cons

  10. SplendidD101

    October 6, 2021 at 10:23 pm

    Don’t understand why you are comparing Switch to a fully fledged PS5 and Series X console. Do you not get that this is a handheld not a full fledged console, you sound dumb comparing the two

    • DeeKayWrap

      October 6, 2021 at 10:59 pm

      It’s both

    • SplendidD101

      October 6, 2021 at 11:05 pm

      @DeeKayWrap Yes it’s a hybrid but it’s not a full fledged console so it’s a bit silly to expect PS5 and Series X level of hardware

    • DeeKayWrap

      October 7, 2021 at 1:22 am

      @SplendidD101 Of course you can still compare them because you can say things like you can play this game on Xbox series X and PS5 but it’s also available on the switch and you can take it on the go which could be a benefit for some people over not having that option at all.

  11. Chase Barker

    October 6, 2021 at 10:25 pm

    Oh let’s see if this guy pushes the switch over with his hand and says the kickstand sucks

  12. Tetsuo311 on Twitch

    October 6, 2021 at 10:38 pm

    Going to pass on this one. I’ll keep my normal switch V1. You can do a lot more with it 😉. Saving my money for a steam deck. Thanks for the great review.

  13. slippy toad

    October 6, 2021 at 11:00 pm

    I think I’ll pass for now. I finally installed custom firmware on my switch since I never touched it and I’m quite satisfied

    • MFHRaptor

      October 6, 2021 at 11:05 pm

      I’d like some information on that please

    • slippy toad

      October 7, 2021 at 12:23 am

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    • slippy toad

      October 7, 2021 at 12:34 am

      @MFHRaptor I’m struggling here. I must have replied in ten different variations and they were all deleted

    • slippy toad

      October 7, 2021 at 12:59 am

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    • Carl Krosnick

      October 7, 2021 at 1:21 am

      @slippy toad i don’t care about installing anything… as i do not have a switch. i do care to thank you for sharing your cleverness… as i do enjoy being clever.

  14. Blade Brown

    October 6, 2021 at 11:06 pm

    Does it play Three Stooges on the NES? NO? Then I will pass.

  15. Kevin Jimenez

    October 6, 2021 at 11:19 pm

    Hi

  16. LOVER LINK

    October 6, 2021 at 11:46 pm

    i hope your eyes get better!

  17. Prosper Omiponle

    October 6, 2021 at 11:46 pm

    Please where can I get this? Best Buy doesn’t have it

  18. sonny

    October 6, 2021 at 11:49 pm

    I have a ps5 as well…. but 80% of my gaming happens on switch because most games don’t need the coat of paint ps5 gives you. Personally I think it’s worth it simply because I use it all the time. But… I can understand someone not getting it. Depends on your budget really…

  19. pointlessfailure

    October 7, 2021 at 12:08 am

    why doesn’t Scott’s mustache connect on the left side of his face?

  20. MrGelowe

    October 7, 2021 at 12:34 am

    I’m just going to get steam deck. Switch is basically a tablet/phone hardware that doesn’t get hardware upgrades for 4 years+. I would hope that nintedo is not upgrading hardware because of chip shortage but more likely, they are just being nintendo. And before anyone says hardware doesn’t matter, last pokemon game that I played on my DS was laggy garbage and from what I am hearing not everything on the Switch runs at smooth (shutter at the idea) 30 fps.

  21. Harlock2day

    October 7, 2021 at 12:41 am

    Four years is not enough to do a next gen console. People do not understand that when buyers invest in a Switch they expect it to be fully supported for a few years so what do you tell domeone who bought a new Switch in 2020 ? Sorry no new games, new games only on Switch 2 ? That’s a sure way to lose consumer trust. Once it’s been 5 or 6 years then people know there will be eventually a new Switch. I expect the Switch 2 to be released in 2023.

  22. Richard Barski

    October 7, 2021 at 12:41 am

    Why are the controllers upside down on each side instead of the same side up ?

  23. MELVIN LUNER

    October 7, 2021 at 12:43 am

    Naa I give it a hard pass
    Am now a steam deck person 😌
    Since Nintendo refuses to upgrade its hardware

  24. Ddarke11

    October 7, 2021 at 1:18 am

    How to know if you should buy one:

    Do you want one?
    Yes?
    So buy the damn thing.

  25. Hello_People

    October 7, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    I still have the original switch with the bad battery life so I will probably get one when they get back in stock

  26. claymorexl

    October 7, 2021 at 12:28 pm

    No significant change aside from the screen and kickstand. Yes, an OLED screen will look better if you play handheld. Yes, the kickstand is an improvement if you play on tabletop. The HUGE downside to the OLED screen will be burn-in and pixel color-gamut degradation. If you are using the screen enough to care about the improvement, then your experience will likely degrade after about a year or so, especially if you are playing a lot of a particular game where hud elements burn into the screen and are very noticeable at times. This will likely be an issue OLEDs experience until they are replaced by micro led.

  27. Austen Leavitt

    October 7, 2021 at 1:01 pm

    Has a 4K chip inside the dock so what does that tell ya…..

  28. Blue Moon

    October 7, 2021 at 1:10 pm

    For me Nintendo products always have been emotional and fun products which doesn’t need to be high-end. I will be very happy with the Switch OLED playing the games I love. ♥

  29. sunny

    October 7, 2021 at 1:31 pm

    since i have a launch model i decided to order the oled model 😊 after all these years it seems like a good upgrade to me, as i was planning on upgrading anyways

  30. MrRichard

    October 7, 2021 at 2:28 pm

    Damn, I’m sitting here watching a brand new OLED Nintendo Switch while playing with my old 2DS I bought from a guy for $50. Would love to have this someday though

  31. LAZYEMIRATI

    October 7, 2021 at 3:01 pm

    How long it takes from 0 to 100% to charge it?

  32. Rafael Gutierrez

    October 7, 2021 at 3:31 pm

    How to know if… Blah blah I sold my red Mario switch so I get the new one lol I might be a minority I wasn’t the new s**t I don’t wanna be behind also I only play in handheld mode so this is perfect for me.

  33. Alex Lauriano

    October 7, 2021 at 3:38 pm

    Should you buy one?…

    The real question should be, can you even get one?

  34. Jeff Hu

    October 7, 2021 at 3:43 pm

    Does the Switch OLED works with Labo? Having a different size screen, I don’t think it does. Anyone knows for sure?

    • Robert Graves

      October 8, 2021 at 12:22 am

      It’s physically the same size. The bezel is smaller. Should work fine

  35. M K

    October 7, 2021 at 4:09 pm

    Selling same thing that’s what they doing

  36. D R

    October 7, 2021 at 4:30 pm

    How to know if you should buy one:
    Do you have a Switch already? Yes – do not buy; No – buy
    You’re welcome.

  37. Jackruby22

    October 7, 2021 at 4:32 pm

    True what you say about kids not giving a damn about the oled, include my children in that… I sold our v1 switch in the summer as it was starting to look beat up. I told them I wanted to wait for the OLED but they really weren’t fussed on the OLED at all and would’ve happily settled with a v2 red box…

    I’m glad I waited. They’ll thank me tomorrow when the OLED turns up!

  38. Rahul Pode

    October 7, 2021 at 4:39 pm

    plz launch switch lite oled

  39. TheBandicoot

    October 7, 2021 at 4:57 pm

    3:07 Skyward Sword being completely disobedient as usual then. It would’ve been a good game if it was for the gimmick controls that don’t work.

  40. TheCollectiveGaming

    October 7, 2021 at 5:31 pm

    My kids don’t know much at all about tech but they’re super excited for the oled switch….

  41. Typical Toy Reviews

    October 7, 2021 at 6:29 pm

    Me: Haven’t used my switch in months
    Also Me: I should buy this new switch

  42. Osama

    October 7, 2021 at 6:57 pm

    The screen and the hinge are really it’s only new features. No performance boost. I guess if you don’t own a switch. This would be the one to go for

  43. Bevis Butthead

    October 7, 2021 at 7:50 pm

    never once played my switch handheld. its been in the dock since day one and i play on a 4k 75″ sony tv. any additional cost for OLED would be a waste

  44. EVOLICIOUS

    October 7, 2021 at 8:08 pm

    Reserve a steamdeck instead

  45. Juan Llorente

    October 7, 2021 at 8:11 pm

    How is the screen working outdoor (in a shaded area like under a tree or what ever)? I read oled screens are not good outdoor, even in the shadow (obviously direct sunlight kills the image). Thanks!

  46. gamesgonewrong

    October 7, 2021 at 8:52 pm

    I watched this vid after buing one

  47. Sdot Fir3

    October 7, 2021 at 9:20 pm

    A oled screen with 90hz, 1440p resolution on docked mode but 1080p in handheld,a more powerful processor(high end) from recent phones that came out in at least Mid 2020 would of been nice but its still not bad for what it is

  48. Daniel Aguilera

    October 7, 2021 at 9:24 pm

    I´m from Mexico, and there have been leaks about the ultimate price we´ll have here, its around $10,999.00 mxn. around $550.00 dls, would you recomend to buy the new OLED if it is my firts nintendo console ? or would you buy the old one ? by the way i own a PC “gamer”

    • Haxel ThePlug

      October 8, 2021 at 10:44 am

      No comprate El switch lite yo Creo o espera como uno o dos Años

  49. Pinkie Love

    October 7, 2021 at 10:01 pm

    no thanks.. And I only ever playing in hand held mode

  50. fuck you

    October 8, 2021 at 2:21 am

    thanks so much i brought one ✨

  51. Adi Bossku

    October 8, 2021 at 3:09 am

    More show your face then nintendo.. Batter change title. My face reviews

  52. Jackie Lau

    October 8, 2021 at 4:49 am

    I can’t wait to get my OLED version by tomorrow!

  53. jim lo

    October 8, 2021 at 5:25 am

    Can the joycon be changed? Sorry my first time on this

    • D C

      October 8, 2021 at 12:32 pm

      Yes

  54. Cactus Coder

    October 8, 2021 at 5:43 am

    Let me simplify this 9 minute video for you: if you don’t have a switch, consider one. That’s it.

  55. Jay Weezy

    October 8, 2021 at 7:26 am

    came here to see switch. kept seeing this dudes face and rando hand gestures. fkn outta here bro

  56. Muhammad K. Ahsan

    October 8, 2021 at 12:05 pm

    I don’t think comparing switch with the other big consoles is fair tho. I mean the point of the switch is for the one who love to play mobile+dock, it has the option.

  57. Tina Chen

    October 8, 2021 at 1:29 pm

    You don’t need a new switch if you play it on a very good tv i think you should just stick to the old one.

  58. Giovanni Castaldo

    October 8, 2021 at 3:37 pm

    First of all: if you are asking yourself if you should purchase one. That means NO!
    End of discussion

  59. nomercy gaming

    October 8, 2021 at 3:56 pm

    Is it worth it

  60. JC Korn

    October 8, 2021 at 4:11 pm

    A message to the strong who played Pokemon Black 2 on the big gray DS and who played Metroid: Samus Returns on the launch 3DS system.
    I’m still getting this because I’m addicted to new shiny things.

  61. Nick Lazzari

    October 8, 2021 at 4:36 pm

    As someone who plays 100% of the time handheld its a day one purchase as i sold my gen 1 switch for 190 and I’m keeping my v2 switch as my stay at home second switch.

  62. Art Vas

    October 8, 2021 at 4:44 pm

    Can you dock the switch OLED?

  63. Quiqz Leal

    October 8, 2021 at 4:45 pm

    if you already have one… you shouldn’t but at the same time why wouldn’t you. got one and will give my old one to my wife since she has some friends that are really into Animal crossing and she has the FOMO now… this was my perfect excuse

  64. Kambalaya MN

    October 8, 2021 at 5:13 pm

    I don’t need to know reasons, I JUST BOUGHT ONE and have 3 more switches at home xD

    • Trolli The Troll

      October 8, 2021 at 8:33 pm

      fool

  65. Vrofile

    October 8, 2021 at 5:34 pm

    Hello everyone I been having the switch from it first came out should I upgrade?

  66. Rookzs

    October 8, 2021 at 6:04 pm

    Lmao yeah “buy one.” Can’t do that nowadays. Losers. Oops I meant scalpers

  67. AJ Green

    October 8, 2021 at 6:05 pm

    Why come out with something new when it’s still outselling the other consoles?

  68. The Voyagers

    October 8, 2021 at 6:29 pm

    The hair..

  69. Medalion

    October 8, 2021 at 8:45 pm

    I’ll make it easy for you, don’t buy one.

  70. Gabe Ramos

    October 9, 2021 at 3:04 am

    How to know if you should buy one? You got the original Nintendo Switch as a Birthday gift, you trade it into Gamestop for $260 credit towards Switch OLED, your friend owes you $65 which you put towards Switch OLED, you leave upgrading from Switch Model 1 to Switch OLED out the door for $75.86 😁

  71. ZLEAP

    October 9, 2021 at 7:36 am

    I wish Nintendo cared about fixing their known hardware issues. As is, I’m pretty much done with buying more games for my system due to it not outputting to my tv for the second time now.

  72. Northern Lights 🌌

    October 9, 2021 at 7:48 am

    Im planning to buy a switch is oled worth it and more expensive than the normal switch? Also does it get 60 fps if i play open world games like the witcher in it?

  73. Frozen gamer

    October 9, 2021 at 9:40 am

    Don’t let other people make decisions for you that’s what I say. Buy it if you like it or not

  74. Michael Ñaupari

    October 9, 2021 at 2:31 pm

    ps5 is trash sotp putting at the same level with series x and switch

  75. Gaming Sandbox

    October 9, 2021 at 6:22 pm

    Called my local gamestop an hour before they closed and they had 3 left. Grabbed my keys and sped my way to the store. Managed to grab the second to last neon+red version. From a side-by-side comparison with my previous switch, it is a night and day difference in terms of visual clarity and fluidity. It’s worth the upgrade IMO

    • CJ P.

      October 9, 2021 at 9:29 pm

      Thanks for your comment

  76. Cameron Mathis

    October 9, 2021 at 7:07 pm

    The all-new Nintendo Switch OLED is really bigger than my standard model of Nintendo Switch console. The Joy-Cons are white, but it still works with other Joy-Con colors when pairing to this new OLED Switch system.

  77. jonathan crews

    October 9, 2021 at 10:28 pm

    Terrible review.

  78. Eduardo Rodriguez

    October 9, 2021 at 11:47 pm

    a few months from now… OH NO the screen burn in!! lol…

  79. Jg235

    October 10, 2021 at 4:59 am

    The screen is new but the gaming technology is super old.

  80. DeeZ NutZ

    October 10, 2021 at 5:27 am

    No matter scalpers ruin it

  81. rml695

    October 10, 2021 at 6:25 am

    For someone whose vision is kind of meh, this OLED switch sounds like a major boost.

  82. KAZTRO GAMING FAN

    October 10, 2021 at 6:54 am

    what games are you playing

  83. MmM.

    October 10, 2021 at 7:20 am

    Same as V2 just with Oled panel. Runs like garbage so

  84. Northern Lights 🌌

    October 10, 2021 at 10:10 am

    Should i get this or the ps5 or the xbox series x?

    • Josh Montgomery

      October 10, 2021 at 12:17 pm

      Lol

  85. Mahendra Trian

    October 10, 2021 at 2:25 pm

    if it $50 gap between the v2 switch and OLED switch prices i really would like to pay those more $50. but in my country the prices gap between v2 and OLED is $200++. god i was so unlucky!

  86. Angelo zicarelli

    October 10, 2021 at 2:42 pm

    I was totally excited about this OLED model. I have never had a switch so this is my first switch ever. I was going to wait for the switch pro that will probably come in 2023 but at this point I couldn’t wait any longer. The global chip shortage also made me consider purchasing this model as all gadgets will probably be scarce.

  87. Jade Heart

    October 10, 2021 at 4:27 pm

    Not worth shelling out another $350.00 if you already have a Nintendo Switch. Especially if you have the Let’s go Special Edition Switch. :p

  88. Apftw

    October 10, 2021 at 8:33 pm

    oled but still 720p.. 🙄

  89. Mr. Magic

    October 10, 2021 at 11:26 pm

    Ok question I have the white oled and the controllers does look a little different well kinda the little gray piece when u attach the joycons to the switch that strip overtime unless they changed it with the gen 2

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