Nintendo Switch, the popular game console that was launched back in 2016 has got a newer model now. The company has announced the Nintendo Switch OLED model, and it will go on sale starting October 8th, 2021.
Nintendo Switch sports a 7-inch OLED display which supports 1080p via TV mode. It now also comes with a wide, adjustable stand for easy viewing in Tabletop mode. Further, it features a built-in wired LAN port, comes with 64GB of storage, and enhanced audio. There is no change in the CPU and RAM on this new OLED model.
Apart from this, users can share the detachable Joy-Con controllers and choose the controller style. Users get three modes in one with the Ninetendo Switch – TV Mode, Tabletop Mode, and Handheld Mode.
Nintendo Switch OLED model is priced at US$ 349.99 (Rs. 26,171 approx.) and will be available starting October 8th, 2021. The company will also sell a carrying case and screen protector set for this model.
Commenting on this, Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America President, said:
The new Nintendo Switch (OLED model) is a great option for players who want to experience the new vibrant screen when playing in handheld and tabletop mode. With the addition of this new model to the Nintendo Switch family of systems, people have an additional choice of a system that best fits the gaming experience they desire – whether it’s Nintendo Switch (OLED model), Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite.