Recording summary · July 2021
My problem with the new OLED Switch
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Overview
The announced OLED Switch provides minor hardware revisions, including a 7-inch OLED screen, redesigned wide kickstand, updated speakers, and a wired LAN port, but retains 720p resolution and adds a £50 or $50 price increase, making it disappointing and not worth the upgrade for current owners.
Nintendo follows a business approach of launching multiple hardware variations to build on strong gaming sales achieved during lockdowns rather than launching a completely new system.
Themes
Features and hardware specifications of the Nintendo Switch OLED model.
Screen size preferences and display quality concerns across handheld consoles.
Nintendo's product release and hardware business strategy.
Developments
Nintendo announced the OLED Switch with an October release schedule.
Uncertainties & gaps
The release date and timing of an anticipated Switch Pro model remain unknown.