Nintendo Switch OLED

The Big N’s games console just got bigger and better, making it this year’s must-have gaming gadget

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SPECIFICATIONS

Screen 7-inch 1280x720 touch screen OLED CPU Nvidia customised Tegra processor Storage 64GB Connectivity USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack, microSD, ethernet (dock), Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1 Battery life 4.5-9 hours Dimensions 102x242x13.9mm (Joy-Con attached) Weight 420g (Joy-Con attached)

If you’re a first-time Switch buyer then the Nintendo Switch OLED is a no-brainer: it has had a shakeup when it comes to the display and there have been a few small design tweaks. But if you are considering upgrading your original Nintendo Switch then it’s not really worth it as they are very similar.

The seven-inch OLED display is a beauty, even though the resolution is still just 720p. Games like Breath of the Wild really showcase the potential of the new OLED screen – it’s bright, colourful and the contrast has improved massively. Even on the simple Home screen, lettering comes across with clarity and colours are vibrant, popping out of the display.

Where you really make the most of the new seven-inch OLED panel is in tabletop mode where two players both use the display at the same time, thanks to the increased screen real estate combined with the improved viewing angles. But if you play in handheld mode a lot, it’s still definitely worth spending the extra cash because the OLED model has improved brightness and contrast.

Also worth a mention is Automatic Brightness. Using sensors on the console, the brightness on the display is adjusted depending on where and when you are playing – that’s perfect for those who lose themselves in a game and don’t notice that they’re squinting as the room gets darker.