There it is, the upgraded New Super Nintendo Switch Pro that everyone has been waiting for at E3... Well, except it's not really what everyone was expecting. At least the name is very clear about what it does this time, it's the "Nintendo Switch (OLED model)" and that's exactly what you're getting here: a Nintendo Switch with a slightly bigger OLED screen and better sound. Oh, it also has an adjustable stand and 64GB of internal storage now. So, this mainly seems to be an upgrade for those who like to play in handheld or tabletop mode.
The new dock looks very nice, though, and it's even fully compatible with older Nintendo Switch models and vice versa, meaning that you can put the "Nintendo Switch (OLED model)" into an old dock, at least according to the UK website. The only new thing about it are the integrated LAN port and its sexy curves, however. Still, if this gets sold separately, it might be something to consider for owners of a Nintendo Switch.
The Joy-Cons are the exact old ones, just in white, so this probably won't fix the ever-lasting drift issues. And there is nothing about 4K. Not even 4K upscaling, where this feels like a very underwhelming hardware revision.
Well, maybe we're getting all that in two years? It currently seems like Nintendo is releasing a new Switch every two years, with the Nintendo Switch in 2017, the Nintendo Switch Lite in 2019, as well as the 2019 version of the Nintendo Switch and now this.
The OLED model gets released the same day as Metroid Dread on October 8th, but there only seem to be the white and the classic neon color models available. This also reminiscent of two years ago, where Nintendo released the Nintendo Switch Lite the same day as Link's Awakening, but didn't make a Zelda edition for it. It seems that 2D Action Adventure games are simply not worthy, but at least the white set looks a little bit like an E.M.M.I. unit.
But if I were to upgrade to an OLED model, it would only be via a nice Special Edition. Maybe something will be coming with the sequel to Breath of the Wild? Or maybe this will continue to be a running gag on this blog? In the least I don't regret getting a Nintendo Switch last year, I only regret not getting one sooner.
I am actually quite satisfied with this because it means I'm not missing out by not buying a new Switch. :3
ReplyDeleteOn the joycon subject I'm surprised they're still not going with a traditional dpad outside of the Lite model. This definitely seems like it's more for people who don't already own a Switch. If they do go the full 3ds route I'll probably wait til they release a New Switch XL to upgrade from the of model.
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