![]() Besides the new white color option, these are the exact same Joy-Cons that came with the Switch when it launched in 2017. That brings us to the Joy-Con controllers, which are completely untouched. Joy-Cons: Still Brilliant, Still Uncomfortable The Switch tablet itself is black no matter what, but the dock and Joy-Cons on the white model are white, while the “neon blue and red” OLED Switch’s dock is black, and the Joy-Cons are their described colors. The dock is one of two places where your choice of color matters on the OLED Switch. Nintendo updated the LCD Switch two years ago with a larger battery, so the very first versions of the Switch (HAC-001) lasted closer to 3 to 6 hours in handheld mode. The OLED Switch's battery life is identical to the current LCD Switch model (HAC-001(-01)), so you can expect 4.5 to 9 hours of play time in handheld mode. Still, this new Switch has a handful of compelling upgrades for a modest premium over the LCD Switch we expect a (rumored) more powerful Switch to either cost significantly more money (at least $100, like the Xbox One X to the Xbox One or the PS4 Pro to the PlayStation 4), or for the standard Switch to get a significant price cut if it eventually launches. So much so that Control and a few other releases are only available as streamed Cloud Editions that use remote hardware that's much more powerful than the Switch itself. It’s a bit disappointing, as some games have recently pushed the Switch to its limits. You won’t get improved performance in any way from this system. This is not a Nintendo Switch Pro, or a New Nintendo Switch. There is no additional processing power over the LCD Switch or the Switch Lite. The increased storage space is the only non-audio/video upgrade the OLED Switch gets. The screen simply looks better across the board. This difference stands out even more than the differences in color and contrast, and once you pick up the OLED Switch you’ll have a hard time not noticing just how comparatively huge the black border is on the LCD Switch. The larger OLED screen has the same 720p resolution, so technically it’s less sharp in terms of pixel size, but you’d be hard-pressed to see it. On a nearly same-sized tablet, this means the active display runs much closer to the edges of the system, significantly reducing the black frame around the picture. The OLED screen is slightly bigger at 7 inches to the LCD Switch’s 6.2 inches. We generally want to see a warmer color balance on TVs, but for game systems, strict cinematic accuracy is less important than a bright, vivid picture. The OLED Switch’s color balance is a bit cooler than the LCD Switch, which contributes to the perception of higher brightness. The new screen is also a bit brighter, too, even with both systems at maximum brightness. In fact, you’ll immediately notice the difference when you turn the system on for the first time and the red-and-white Switch logo appears. The OLED Switch’s screen produces richer colors than the LCD Switch’s display, particularly reds. Neither of these changes are readily noticeable if you had both switches in front of you, you’d have to take a close look to see and feel the size and weight differences. It’s also an eighth of an ounce heavier, weighing 14.9 ounces to the LCD Switch’s 14.1 ounces. In fact, the OLED Switch's tablet form is almost the same size as the LCD model's, just a tenth of an inch longer at 4 by 9.5 by 0.55 inches (HWD) with Joy-Cons attached. The OLED Switch has an identical form factor to the original Switch: It’s a simple rectangular tablet with rails on the sides to which Joy-Con controllers attach, and a dock that outputs video to your TV. Just don’t expect enhanced processing power, improved graphics, or more comfortable Joy-Cons. At $349.99, the new handheld-console hybrid is a bit more expensive than the standard, $299.99 Switch (which is sticking around), but it’s definitely the best Switch yet, and our Editors’ Choice pick. The Nintendo Switch OLED Model is an upgraded and tweaked version of the Switch, with a larger and more colorful screen, improved speakers, more storage, and a redesigned kickstand. The Nintendo Switch is a gaming marvel that features controllers that snap onto the device for handheld use, and a dock that lets you connect the system to your TV for console use. A few years ago, Nintendo released the $199.99 Switch Lite as a more economical, handheld-only option, but now it’s time for the main, switch-able Switch to receive an update. Joy-Cons aren't any more comfortable to use. ![]() Isn't more powerful than the standard Switch.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.
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