NINTENDO’S new Switch OLED is finally available to buy online.
The newest generation of the console hit shelves at the end of last week – and gamers can’t get enough of this new device.
- Nintendo Switch OLED, £309.99, Argos – buy here
And as you can read in our Gaming Editor’s Nintendo Switch OLED review, the latest version of the console is an impressive development.
The original Nintendo Switch was an indisputably brilliant console, with this new model, it boasts a bigger, superior screen and is better set up for online gameplay.
In the past few days, we’ve seen stock levels waver across retail sites – right now, the only place to get the Nintendo Switch OLED in the UK is at Argos.
Read on to find out more about where to buy the Nintendo Switch OLED.
And for the best offers on the older version of the console, head to our pick of the best Nintendo Switch deals this month.
Where to buy the Nintendo Switch OLED
The Nintendo Switch OLED is now available to buy from a number of places online, with prices the same across the board.
It’s not long now until it properly launches, but there’s no harm in order yours in advance – indeed, given the increasing supply issues, it’s probably a smart idea.
Where to buy the Nintendo Switch OLED in the UK
We’re seeing wavering levels of availability for the Nintendo Switch OLED across all the major UK retailers.
Here’s where it’s currently available to buy for £309.99:
- Amazon – buy here (sold out)
- Argos – buy here
- Currys PC World – buy here (sold out)
- GAME – buy here (sold out)
- Smyths Toys – buy here (sold out)
- Very – buy here (sold out)
Where to buy the Nintendo Switch OLED in the US
In the U.S. you can buy the new model of the Nintendo Switch from a number of different stores for $349.99.
- Amazon US – buy here (sold out)
- B&H – buy here (waiting list only)
- BestBuy – buy here (sold out)
- GameStop – buy here (sold out)
- Target – buy here (limited stock)
- Walmart – buy here
If you’re interested in the OLED Switch, we’d recommend buying as soon as possible.
Recent launches of the PS5 and Xbox Series X have proved that there’s huge demand for games consoles right now.
It’s possible that people who can’t get a Sony or Microsoft console will default to buying the Nintendo Switch OLED this Christmas.
And that’s not even counting the vast number of Nintendo fans who will likely be lining up to place their orders.
Nintendo Switch OLED release date
The new version of the Nintendo Switch is now available to buy, with an official release date of Friday October 8.
For those gamers out there who have pre-ordered, that’s will likely be the earliest dispatch date.
So if you’re lucky, you’ll get the OLED model by Saturday for a weekend of gaming – and if not, it will almost definitely arrive on Monday or Tuesday.
For an in-depth look at what to expect from this brand-new device, head to our Nintendo Switch release date explainer.
What is the Nintendo Switch OLED?
The Nintendo Switch OLED is an updated version of the original console, which was released back in 2017.
While the internet has been buzzing with rumours of a whole new console – the Nintendo Switch Pro – getting released in 2021, this is a somewhat softer proposition.
The OLED model of the Switch isn’t a huge evolutionary leap for Nintendo – but there are some significant differences between the old and new models.
Read on to find out more about the Nintendo Switch OLED’s features and specs, and how it differs to the original Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Switch OLED price
The Nintendo Switch OLED costs $349.99 in the US and £309.99 in the UK, although retailer prices may vary.
The older-generation Switch, by contrast, costs around £259.99 across most retailers – the question is: how much cheaper will it get when the OLED version comes out?
What’s the difference between the Nintendo Switch and the Switch OLED?
As the name suggests, the chief difference between the two Nintendo models is the OLED screen that’s being introduced.
OLED (organic light-emitting diode) technology is something you’ll mostly find in high-end televisions and flagship smartphones.
Rather than rely on an LCD backlight, these cutting-edge displays each feature pixels of light that are self-illuminating. You can check out our OLED explainer for more.
In the new Switch, this will offer a far superior visual experience for gameplay.
Nintendo Switch OLED specs
The new Nintendo Switch has screen that’s larger than its predecessor, measuring 7 inches inches across and with a 1280 x 720 pixel resolution.
There’s also a wired LAN port for much better online play, something that we think is going to bring a huge chance with it.
Plus, the Nintendo Switch OLED offers 64GB of storage: that’s double that of the original Switch.
There are all-new white Joy-Con controllers on the way too (for new exclusively available with the new Switch), plus a new kickstand for tabletop gaming.
Will the Nintendo Switch OLED be on sale for Black Friday?
We know plenty of gamers out there would love to see the new Switch include in the late-November sales madness of Black Friday – but being honest, that’s unlikely.
However, bargain-hunters can take consolation in the fact that the old Switch will likely see its price reduced when Black Friday comes around.
And if not, we’ll almost definitely see bundle prices on the non-OLED Switch and games brought down in cost.
Bookmark our Nintendo Switch Black Friday page to keep abreast of the best offers on the older console.
