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PC777 · 6 Jul 2021 at 21:43

As I play on a 13.3 inch 1080p external screen under my main monitor I'm not actually bothered by the new OLED switches as I probably won't use it in handheld mode.

I think I prefer my Monster Hunter Ltd Edition Switch for its look for the docked console, plus being a little smaller on my desk, but I do like the new OLED, though they've clearly decided to keep any real power upgrades back for Switch 2.

Given how hard the OLED version will be scalped, I still think any of the later revision higher battery Switches currently available are still worth getting if you really want a Switch, hopefully some good deals on those when the OLED is released.

steve5424 · 6 Jul 2021 at 22:49

The new Dock looks a lot nicer. Curved edged and it's actually slightly thinner I believe.

I'll definitely be changing from my Lite to the OLED model. Primarily so I can read text easier. Shame with it being 7 inch that they didn't decide to make it a 1080p screen. However I guess for Nintendo it keeps their costs down.

Noxia · 6 Jul 2021 at 23:40

You can pre order now on game if you really think scalpers will get them all

Raiden85 · 7 Jul 2021 at 00:45

Screw it, I pre-ordered the white one

Not exactly much of an upgrade over the older switch and I already have the one with the longer battery life with the tweaked Tegra chip. But two things that really bother me with the current switch is the screen, that gigantic bezel with so much wasted area for a screen and its absolutely crap outdoors even overcast cloudy days. Hopefully the OLED at least helps a bit there if they put a decent panel in it.

As Nintendo first party games are usually really bright and vibrant those are going to really pop on that OLED panel.

_Jimlad_ · 7 Jul 2021 at 08:20

My nephew dropped mine and the joycon always thinks it's disconnected so maybe timing is right for me.

jrwagh333 · 7 Jul 2021 at 08:52

I am waiting to see if GAME offer a trade-in for older Switches, like they did for Xbox One > Xbox One X, and Switch > Revised Switch

stoofa · 7 Jul 2021 at 09:09

Noxia said:
You can pre order now on game if you really think scalpers will get them all

Yer - that went really well for the people who "pre-ordered" a PS5 from ShopTo well over a year before its release.
I'm all for pre-ordering what you want, but at least wait for official pre-orders of something - then you know if you're successful you're at least actually on a list.

It also won't sell out "because of scalpers" it will sell out through demand - again, scalpers are not taking any serious percentage of any console being sold.

malachi · 7 Jul 2021 at 09:17

Noxia said:
You can pre order now on game if you really think scalpers will get them all

As its only a revision of the current hardware, scalpers have no reason to buy this when you have two more alternative models which you can easily buy.

Noxia · 7 Jul 2021 at 10:16

Yes I don't believe it will sell out I was just giving a link for the FOMO crowd.

Raiden85 · 7 Jul 2021 at 10:43

Scalpers will certainly grab the damn lot. If they are scalping TPM modules they'll certainly scalp these switches.

jonneymendoza · 7 Jul 2021 at 11:12

.Lethal said:
Original DS
DS Lite
DSi
DSi XL
3DS
3DS XL
2DS
"New" 3DS
"New" 3DS XL
"New" 2DS XL

You'd think I was joking

I'd Just wait for the "New" Nintendo Switch OLED 2DS DSI XL model

whoa. they release handhelds like new iphones

malachi · 7 Jul 2021 at 11:49

Raiden85 said:
Scalpers will certainly grab the damn lot. If they are scalping TPM modules they'll certainly scalp these switches.

TPM modules are more in demand lol

b0rn2sk8 · 7 Jul 2021 at 12:24

I’m sure it will sell out for Xmas again as it has done the last few years but I doubt the scalper market will be big and it will only server the FOMO crowd.

There are loads of cheap used switch’s on the market these days.

Noxia · 7 Jul 2021 at 13:22

Is this like the myth that scalpers have all The ps5s

.Lethal · 7 Jul 2021 at 14:57

Noxia said:
Is this like the myth that scalpers have all The ps5s

OLED Switch already sold out at some places, probably some guys best mates father that bought the lot to sell on eBay so the guy can feed his family.

b0rn2sk8 · 7 Jul 2021 at 15:55

I doubt those places even have their allocation numbers so pre orders are certainly speculative at best.

I just had the Nintendo marketing email land in my inbox, it seems that this isn’t replacing the existing switch and will be a new addition to the line up for now.

steve5424 · 7 Jul 2021 at 16:03

I didn't think it would be a replacement for the base model.

SydDanube · 7 Jul 2021 at 16:20

OLED screen and then hide it in a dock to play on your LCD screen :cry:

I always knew there was a reason why i covered my OLED TV in a blanket.
Kind of negates the selling point of being able to use the Switch with your TV, especially if you already own a Switch. Plus i can hear all the kids shouting at each other about the OLED screen and the improved image quality, better contrast, higher brightness, fuller viewing angle, a wider color range and much faster refresh rates.
PS i own a Switch.

Noxia · 7 Jul 2021 at 17:33

.Lethal said:
OLED Switch already sold out at some places, probably some guys best mates father that bought the lot to sell on eBay so the guy can feed his family.

A lot of charity auctions too!

Surprised so many play docked tbh, I thought Nintendo published stats once that showed vast majority played handheld.

Kenai · 7 Jul 2021 at 17:37

I'm not sure if I want one or not.

I rarely use mine handheld but that's partly because I found the screen a bit small and underwhelming, so I felt like didn't want to 'miss out' on playing games like BOTW on my TV... would the OLED be enough improvement to actually make me change habits now I wonder?

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