For the past few months, the internet has been conjuring up many rumors on a new Nintendo Switch model. Last month being E3, many expected Nintendo to make an announcement. The majority of fans hoped for a more powerful Nintendo Switch Pro, featuring 4K resolution. E3 came and went, without any word on a Switch console revision. Earlier this morning, the big N finally revealed a new Nintendo Switch console… And it’s not what you think. Introducing the Nintendo Switch OLED model.
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New Console Features:
- 7-inch OLED screen
- Wide adjustable stand
- Enhanced audio (Handheld/Table Top Modes)
- 64GB Internal Storage
New Dock Features:
- Built-in wired LAN Port
The Nintendo Switch OLED model features a larger, 7-inch OLED screen with much more vivid colors, as well as enhanced audio capabilities. The Nintendo Switch (OLED model) also features a new, much wider adjustable stand for tabletop mode. The internal memory is also being doubled from 32GB to 64GB. The console dock is also receiving a revision, including a built-in wired LAN port. The console’s dimensions will reportedly be very similar to the current Nintendo Switch model.
The Nintendo Switch OLED model will retail for $349.99 USD and will be released on October 8th. Two-color options will be available at launch; White with white Joy-Cons, and black with neon Joy-Cons. For more information on the new Switch model, be sure to check out Nintendo’s official listing. Are you excited for the Nintendo Switch’s first major revision, or would you have preferred a stronger “pro” model? Let us know in the comments section, and on social media!
