NINTENDO has unveiled a brand new version of its hugely popular Switch console.
The new Nintendo Switch OLED Model launches later this year – just in time for Christmas.
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Nintendo Switch OLED Model revealed – new features and screen
It’s the third core version of Nintendo’s console, joining the Switch and Switch Lite.
Nintendo says the console is largely the same size as the Nintendo Switch proper.
But it’s got a larger 7-inch OLED screen with “vivid colours and high contrast” – and a 1280×720 pixel resolution.
OLED is a new type of screen technology that most TVs haven’t even got yet – but is increasingly common on high-end tellies and smartphones.
When docked to a TV, you’ll get up to 1920 x 1080 resolution with 60 frames-per-second.
There’s a wide adjustable stand for tabletop gaming.
The stand flips out from the back of the console, and allows for tilting to get the best view of the screen.
And Nintendo has created a new dock with a wired LAN port for stable online play – meaning it’s taking online gaming seriously.
Nintendo Switch OLED Model new design
The new Joy-Cons come in a white colour, which is matched by the dock.
Of course, the classic red-and-blue colourway is still available.
Nintendo has fitted the new Switch OLED Model with 64GB of storage.
That’s double the 32GB in the standard Switch, a change that gamers have been calling out for since the original console launched in 2017.
Unlike the Switch Lite (and just like the Switch), Nintendo’s new console is suitable for TV gaming and handheld play sessions.
