The new Switch OLED model

[moonshi]

What a coincidence that I just saw an ad for this new switch this morning and had to Google for a bit of info and then also this thread too.

I bought the AC Switch (it's so cute!) when it first came out because an AC game was finally being released so no plans to get the new OLED one. I might want a 2nd island down the road sometime but for now, I wouldn't spend the money. My current one serves me just fine and I also play it docked more than half the time.

I wonder if they are working on a Pro version now that this one is out...?

 

[Bluebellie]

If it had been released when new horizons had come out, I probably would have bought it. I like the white color better than my animal crossing theme switch. However, since I already have a switch, I don’t think I need another one. It’s just not worth it to me to spend money for it, since my switch has no issues.

 

[Sholee]

I kinda want to get it.... I play mostly on the TV but ACNH is mostly handheld (as I watch something on the TV) so having a bigger screen seems like it would be beneficial but then I think it's such a frivolous expense when I already have a ACNH switch.

Is the screen size and OLED a huge difference? (ie like going from a DS to a DSXL felt like a BIG change)

 

[EmmaFrost]

If they came out with an ACNH model I would buy it in a heartbeat. But I'm not really feeling the red/blue and white designs. I always low-key wanted the ACNH Switch but since I already had one I couldn't justify it. But if an OLED model came in an ACNH variety I would definitely make the purchase.

 

[kayleee]

So originally I voted no, I would not buy the OLED model - however my AC Switch has a blue tint to it's screen, and lately it has been really bothering me. I have an original Switch as well and the colors are MUCH better on that screen, so I was feeling bummed out about my AC Switch. I also play in handheld mode 98% of the time. Well, it just so happens that this morning I was looking at the OLEDs and literally debating buying another AC Switch to hopefully get a better screen (lmao) and I was like nahhhh, I don't need it....... too bad the OLEDs are so hard to get..... and then I got a notification that OLEDs were in stock on Best Buy. So I bought one. I think it was divine intervention

 

[ForgottenT]

I'm considering it, would like to start over with the 2.0 update, and give NH a chance now that it's "complete", but I don't want to delete my island, also I mostly play handheld, so it would be really nice with the bigger screen, and I've got one of the older switches, so I'd be able to mod it.

 

[blizz10]

So originally I voted no, I would not buy the OLED model - however my AC Switch has a blue tint to it's screen, and lately it has been really bothering me. I have an original Switch as well and the colors are MUCH better on that screen, so I was feeling bummed out about my AC Switch. I also play in handheld mode 98% of the time. Well, it just so happens that this morning I was looking at the OLEDs and literally debating buying another AC Switch to hopefully get a better screen (lmao) and I was like nahhhh, I don't need it....... too bad the OLEDs are so hard to get..... and then I got a notification that OLEDs were in stock on Best Buy. So I bought one. I think it was divine intervention

I voted no, but also saw some available online at Best Buy today. So I went for it! Took like 20 tries to finally be able to check out on the website and now I can't wait to pick it up on Thursday! Justifying my excuse as I'll finally have 4 controllers to play when friends come over.

 

[kayleee]

I voted no, but also saw some available online at Best Buy today. So I went for it! Took like 20 tries to finally be able to check out on the website and now I can't wait to pick it up on Thursday! Justifying my excuse as I'll finally have 4 controllers to play when friends come over.

I'm glad I'm not the only one!! I get to pick mine up on Thursday too!
I feel a little bit of buyer's remorse because my AC Switch is totally fine despite the screen tint, but I just impulsively ordered the OLED when I saw it was in stock haha. I felt like I couldn't pass it up

 

[EmmaFrost]

I bought it and I love it so far. The graphics/screen upgrade is beautiful and the kickstand is sooooo much better.

 

[SnowHunterWing]

I currently have a switch, ACNH Edition Switch, AND the OLED Switch. Yes, I have a problem. No, I don't regret it. I'm giving the ACNH Switch to my mum for her birthday because she loves it and I don't need it anymore. The OLED is fantastic and it's worth it in my eyes because I spend so much time on my switch. Who doesn't like bigger screens?

 

[kayleee]

I've had my OLED for about a week and I have to say, it was definitely worth the upgrade. I love it so much!

 

[tsantsa]

i probably won’t be buying the OLED console as i very rarely use my switch undocked, however i definitely see the appeal for those who prefer to play handheld

 

[Romaki]

So, I ordered it too. Wondering if it arrives til Christmas, but the new software and the bigger screen is just worth it to me. And my old Switch will be gifted to my niece, so that's a win win.

 

[Sweetley]

Not gonna lie, I really like the white version of the Dock station along with the Joy-Cons. Then again I never really play on TV since I prefer playing in handheld mode and I just find no good reason to go ahead and buy one. Besides I find the price for it kinda expensive, at least here where I live the prices aren't that good imo. Gonna pass therefore.

 

[Blueskyy]

I’ve had my grey and black switch since launch with no issues. It’s really not worth paying for personally. I’m happy with the one I have.

 

[Holla]

I play handheld a ton and have started to share my Switch with my boyfriend which I can see being a bit of an issue in the future. If they end up releasing a sweet special edition OLED model then I might buy one and let my boyfriend have my old one to himself. Splatoon 3 Special Edition please. Haha.

Otherwise I'll just stick with the one I have.

 

[Calysis]

No way. I always play docked (and can play on a 65 inch OLED TV as well), plus I never want to replace my Animal Crossing Switch. I already have a second Switch, too (the all black Switch was my first one, but it started dying so I got the Animal Crossing one shortly after), so it's just entirely unnecessary for me.

 

[HappyTails]

I still have the oldest Switch the one with the horrible battery life and it still works perfectly fine. Until this one no longer has any life in it, I'm not buying another Switch.

 

[Romaki]

My OLED arrived this week (so happy I caught the last pre-Christmas batch) and I finally set it up this week. The bigger screen and prettier screen is just sooooooooo good to me. It's definitely only a true improvement if you prefer handheld, but god is the hardware so much better produced. The new stand is so much better and I love the charging time of a new console.

Also the white is so pretty. I literally had to hunt down the last white edition. But I'm very happy.

 

[Neb]

While I mostly play docked, I’ll probably upgrade sometime next year. The Switch I bought on launch is in bad shape. There are scratches all over the screen, the stand broke years ago, and the battery life is (somehow) getting worse. During those sessions I play portably I can’t help but think I could do better. Even if this new model didn’t have the better screen, I’d still buy it for the battery life alone.