The Nintendo Switch (OLED model): Price, Release Date, Specs, News, and Games

The 2021 Nintendo Switch features a 7-inch OLED screen, 64 GB of internal storage, enhanced audio, a wired LAN port, and more.

When Was the Nintendo Switch OLED Released?

The new OLED Switch has been available since October 8, 2021. You can order this Nintendo Switch from Nintendo.com.

It's also available via various online retailers:

• BestBuy
• GameStop
• Target (White / Blue/Red)
• Walmart (White / Blue/Red)
• Amazon

Although some very early rumors said 2020 was the year of the new Switch, the rumor mill ultimately began targeting 2021 for release of the next-gen console.

The industry at one time collectively referred to it as the Nintendo Switch Pro or Super Switch, but Nintendo made the official announcement in July, squashing those rumors with the real name: Nintendo Switch (OLED model).

Nintendo Switch OLED Price

The 2021 Nintendo Switch is $349.99. There's a white version and one with neon red and neon blue.

This falls in line with early assumptions. With an emphasis on higher graphics resolution and power upgrades, Nintendo was expected to sell the device for somewhere in the upper $300 range and compete more with Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Sony's PS5.

Nintendo Switch OLED Features

The Switch comes with two Joy-Con controllers that attach to the console, but can be used separately, too. Up to eight consoles can be linked up for extended multiplayer, or you can play local co-op or online with a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

There are three modes that the OLED model can be used in:

• TV mode lets you dock the Switch to play on your TV. Online multiplayer functionality can be had through the use of the built-in LAN port.
• Tabletop mode uses the adjustable stand to let you play locally with a friend.
• Use Handheld mode to take advantage of the full screen in your hands using both controllers.

Nintendo Switch OLED Specs and Hardware

The OLED model of the Nintendo Switch is slightly longer than the standard model and weights a bit more. The screen is nearly a whole inch larger and is an upgrade from the old model's LCD screen. The standard Switch offers the same maximum storage as the OLED model but comes with half of the 2021 Switch's internal storage (32 GB vs 64 GB).

Nintendo Switch OLED Games and Backwards Compatibility

The Switch (OLED model) is compatible with all Switch games. See the Nintendo Game Store for a listing.

The Latest News About the Nintendo Switch

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