I dont need it, but it looks nice. The only way i am considering an upgrade is if they made a pro switch lite or something. I dont play on tv so docked is useless to me, and even though this one will have a bigges screen which makes it an upgrade, it would probably be as heavy as the original switch, and be as annoying in handheld mode.
The new Switch OLED model
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DarkDesertFox
Your Typical Trickster
Someone on Reddit said the OLED screen can cause burn in which I believe leads to dead pixels. While Nintendo will probably take action to reduce that, the fact they have not even addressed the biggest problem with joy con drift doesn't really give me much confidence in them. That's not the reason I'm passing though. This is not really much of an upgrade from the current Switch consoles in production so it would be a waste of money unless your current Switch is worn down or you are needing a second one for an alternative reason.
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tiffanistarr
you’re on your own kid
I want it because i just love the look of it, but joycon drift is such an issue that i can’t fathom continuing to buy their things if they can’t fix/address the biggest issue with the system itself. It looks amazing i would love to have it, but if the drift continues then i’m not drifting my dollars in their direction.
Toska
♡ let me paint you a picture ♡
I have no intentions of purchasing it. To me, the updates weren’t that important to where I would be interested in purchasing it. I think it’s a great option for people looking for these kinds of advancements, though!
As others have said, I’m completely in love with the white joycons! Hopefully they release them as a separate item!
As others have said, I’m completely in love with the white joycons! Hopefully they release them as a separate item!
Oh geez, really? That sucks big time. Good to know before purchasing!
DarkDesertFox
Your Typical Trickster
Yeah, here is the source as well if anyone wanted to know more. I'll edit it in my original post as well.
dragonpisces69
Mayor Marcia of Lumina
Yes, I'm definitely going to pre-order it if my home country lets me. So far, all of the pre-orders are closed 
but I 100% cannot wait to finally play some of the newly announced titles as well, such as WarioWare: Get It Together and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond 
(oh and of course some of the already-existent titles as well, such as Pokémon Shield and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe so I finally have a complete collection of Mario Kart games 
)
but I 100% cannot wait to finally play some of the newly announced titles as well, such as WarioWare: Get It Together and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond (oh and of course some of the already-existent titles as well, such as Pokémon Shield and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe so I finally have a complete collection of Mario Kart games )
Princess Mipha
𝘈𝘣𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘺𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦.. 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘢
I really would like to get it, because the screen is bigger and I use mine 99% of the time in handheld mode anyways and if not, I usually use it as table mode, so the better stand sounds also good to me. However, I have no idea how I would ever be able to afford it.. 
I'm not interested. My switch is only a little over a year old. While I do play in handheld mode most of the time, the bigger screen is not tempting to me. I can always dock it and play on my computer monitor if the need for a bigger screen arises. I sometimes still use my old Dsi/3DS so I'm used to even smaller screens. My hands get numb while playing with the switch because it's so large and heavy, I can't imagine what I'd do with an even bigger model. Being that the graphics will be the same I don't see why I would buy it and what advantage it would have over the old switch. Unless they fixed joycon drift and the switch overheating easily (maybe that's just mine) I think this is a waste of money 
The design looks a bit boring and bland for me as well ...
The design looks a bit boring and bland for me as well ...
The ’enhancements’ don’t justify a second or replacement Switch purchase for me as I never play in handheld mode. The only features I’d be paying for would be the sharp new color (love the look of white and black) and the opportunity for a more stable internet connection, though my wireless adapter is already holding up well and there’s no online games that really warrant a dedicated hardwire connection for me.
If there were extremely noticeable resolution/graphics and performance improvements I may take a look, but no interest in this model as-is!
If there were extremely noticeable resolution/graphics and performance improvements I may take a look, but no interest in this model as-is!
Klauser_Bateson
Senior Member
Not interested. As someone who plays mostly handheld, I will admit the better screen does sound nice, but I prefer how compact the Lite is. It feels a lot more comfortable to hold than the regular sized Switch did.
That being said, I still have my V1 Switch in my closet that I break out every now and then whenever I'm in the mood to play RingFit Adventure. If Gamestop does some kind of trade in offer for a discount towards the OLED I might do that.
That being said, I still have my V1 Switch in my closet that I break out every now and then whenever I'm in the mood to play RingFit Adventure. If Gamestop does some kind of trade in offer for a discount towards the OLED I might do that.
.: Meri :.
🍓 strawberry time 💞
Nah, not really interested. I'm very used to playing games on small screens, so the regular Switch feels huge to me; I don't feel like I need a bigger screen. Might actually prefer a smaller version, honestly—the regular Switch can be a little hard on my hands; I find 3DS/PS Vita size a lot more comfortable. I'm pretty happy with my current Switch and consoles are pretty expensive, so I'd need some serious battery life/performance upgrades to be tempted about getting a new model—otherwise, I'm just going to wait for whatever the next gen Switch is (and probably wait at least a year after it comes out before buying one).
I won't be purchasing - at least not right away. If I ever decide to upgrade my switch (I have an OG one with the bad battery life, lol) then maybe I'd opt for this one. At the moment my Switch works just fine though so I can't justify buying a new one and the only thing that would maybe make me reconsider is if they release a cute limited edition version of this. I'm always on the fence about buying the Animal Crossing Switch when I see it in stores but now that they're releasing this newer model I'm even more hesitant to buy it. If there's a cute pokemon version or something down the line then maybe. The only reason why I bought a New 3DS model was because of the cute pikachu version so they might get me if they release a cute pokemon (or another Animal Crossing) switch.
Snap Crackle Pop
Senior Member
I really like the way the OLED switch looks, I'm a big fan of the joycons. I don't think I will be getting it because my switch is still in really good condition, and I don't think the new switch is quite worth it. I know they added more storage but I feel like they should have added more, I would have considered it if they had more hardware upgrades and a lot more storage. Maybe if there is a newer model in the future it will have more.
Variety.Gamer 4438
Always start again
Many different articles claim that the Switch OLED joy-cons use the exact same hardware and software as the older models.
However, please remember that Nintendo has not backed out on their promise to offer free replacements for consumers dealing with this problem. You don't even need to show them a physical receipt for proof of purchase like you have to do with so many other return policies.
Corndoggy
No wait, its at least a c+
i wouldnt get it simply for the fact ive had a switch since 2018 and its still serving me very well, just boguht some new games in the last couple of months and looking to buy even more. Until my switch stops serving its purpose for me, i dont see the point in upgrading it when that money could get spend on games and dlc
