Time flies when you're having fun, right?
I can't believe I'm saying this but it has already been 4, nearly 5 months now since
the new Nintendo Switch OLED Model released.
That is absolutely wild to think about!
Since the OLED Switch launched, we've gone through a stacked holiday season with tons
of fantastic games but despite that, the one that I've been playing most and the one that
I have not put down since the game came out is Pokémon Legends Arceus!
Seriously, this game is an addiction at this point but that's not why we're here.
It dawned on me the other day that it has been over 4 months since I upgraded my V2
Animal Crossing Switch to the new OLED Switch.
I spent hundreds of hours with that Animal Crossing Switch and really, I just took a
chance with this new Switch.
Luckily it was a seamless upgrade and looking back now, it was so worth it.
So in this video, I wanted to share with you guys 5 reasons why I love this new OLED Nintendo
Switch!
So the first reason is of course the main attraction that new 7-inch OLED display.
Seriously this thing is gorgeous!
I've said this time and time again in my previous videos on this OLED Switch and I can't stress
it enough, games just pop on this display.
I find myself itching to play in handheld mode just so I can see what games look like
because they look so, so good on this Switch.
Like if you go back to older games like Super Mario Odyssey and play it on this Switch here,
it just feels rejuvenated.
It just feels like a different experience.
The display here is a huge improvement over the original Switch and the Switch Lite.
The minimal bezel around the display also makes the console look more modern, especially
in today's tech landscape.
The next reason why I love this new OLED Switch is that new kickstand.
You might not think much of a kickstand but when it comes to handheld gaming, it is unbelievably
useful.
The upgraded kickstand here on the OLED Switch spans the entire back of the console and offers
a tremendous amount of flexibility to get the perfect viewing angle.
It's a big quality of life improvement that's much more useful than you think!
The third reason I love this console are the speakers.
In addition to a new display and upgraded kickstand, the OLED Switch also features improved
built-in speakers and these things get loud!
Seriously, if you crank the volume all the way up on these things, they are booming and
surprisingly they sound really good too!
I know many will prefer using headphones over the built-in speakers, especially now that
you can use Bluetooth headphones with the Switch but you can be rest easy knowing that
the new set of speakers here sound very, very good when you do use them!
Reason number four is battery life.
The OLED Switch has the same amazing battery life as the V2 Switch that came before it,
meaning you'll get between 4 and a half to 9 hours depending on how you use this console
and what games you play.
I've never had an issue with the battery life on this Switch.
If you have the original launch Switch or the Lite and primarily play on the go, you'll
get a solid jump in battery life if you decide to upgrade/
And lastly, the fifth and final reason why I love the OLED Switch is it's game library!
I know every Switch model plays the same games but despite this Switch being the quote on
quote "high-end model", there are no exclusives or anything like that.
This isn't a New 3DS scenario where it has games that only run on the new model.
That said, the library on the Switch is stacked with thousands upon thousands of incredible
games to play!
It's a console that truly has something for everyone and the OLED Switch is arguably the
best way to experience these games.
Improvements aside, the key thing to note here is this OLED Switch plays the same games
and does it exactly the same as the other models in the Switch lineup.
There are no changes to the internal specs on the OLED Switch so it runs games exactly
the same as the Switch Lite and the regular Switch.
Which means, not everyone will find these improvements here to be compelling enough
to upgrade.
For example, if you have an original Switch and primarily play docked to the TV, this
may not be a huge upgrade but if you play in handheld mode and out on the go, you're
going to love everything about playing on this beautiful OLED display, the wider kickstand,
extended battery life and all of that.
If you're debating between the Switch, Switch Lite and the OLED Switch, which one you get
should really come down to budget and how you plan to use the console.
Will you be playing in handheld mode?
Docked to the TV?
If you can answer those questions, deciding on a Switch model should be a bit easier.
In the end, the OLED Switch is without question Nintendo's premier Switch console.
It doesn't reinvent the Switch concept but instead improves upon it.
Even though the internals are mostly the same, going back to the other Switch models after
using the OLED Switch makes them feel kind of dated in my opinion due to that gorgeous
display.
This is the hardware revision that the Switch needed to bring it a bit more up to date.
It's a solid update to already great hardware!
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