GameSpot, The Verge, and IGN got hands-on with the Nintendo Switch OLED. More previews will likely follow up. Nintendo didn't allow for video capture or photos, so there's no new footage of the Switch OLED to see, only impressions from the writers.
Pretty much what was expected! I'm not in a hurry that it's there, but I'm glad it's an option for people.
Nintendo Switch OLED Hands-On: It Isn't The Console's True Successor, And That's Just Fine
We got our first hands-on with the new Nintendo Switch OLED, and while it's not the next big thing, it left me impressed with how much it improved the console.
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From my hands-on session--which we unfortunately couldn't capture on video--it was clear that the OLED model helps bridge the gap between the handheld and docked experiences, amping up the experience of playing the Switch as a handheld. I brought my current launch-era Nintendo Switch and PS Vita (which also features an OLED screen) to make side-by-side comparisons. It was evident that the OLED model is a noticeable improvement compared to both devices.
Nintendo Switch OLED hands-on: a small upgrade that makes a big difference
It’s not a Switch Pro, but it is very nice.
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Overall, I think Nintendo has very slightly improved the overall fit and finish of the hardware. It still feels a little toy-like, but it's a nicer toy with a nicer finish. Whether that will extend to Joy-Con controllers that are less likely to suffer from drift remains to be seen, but I don't think Nintendo has done anything notably different — they're completely compatible with existing controllers, too. So the Nintendo Switch OLED model justifies its existence, but does it justify an upgrade? For most people, the responsible answer is no. The improvements here are not going to unlock new game experiences or capabilities, they just make the current experiences a little nicer. I don't think I'm going to be responsible, though. I knew going in that it was "just" a Switch with a bigger, brighter screen. I know after playing it that handheld mode feels like much less of a compromise than it does today.
Nintendo Switch OLED Hands-on: We Compared It to the Original - IGN
The latest Nintendo Switch model is a no-brainer for newcomers, but more nuanced as an upgrade.
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The strength of the new display (unsurprisingly) becomes even more obvious when turned on, immediately shining bright and clear from pretty much any viewing angle I tried. Honestly, it's not an exaggeration to liken its vibrance to when the Gameboy Advance SP got an updated model with a far brighter screen, making the original Switch look noticeably dimmer if compared directly. Its colors are richer too, and I'm not kidding when I say Breath of the Wild's grassy fields looked almost cartoonishly green viewed side-by-side.
Pretty much what was expected! I'm not in a hurry that it's there, but I'm glad it's an option for people.
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