The holiday season is once again upon us my friends and while it's not time to reflect on this
past year just yet, looking back really quick, there were tons of incredible things to happen.
Most notably in the world of gaming with the Nintendo Switch. It's safe to say that the Switch
had one of it's best years yet in 2021. It's crazy to think that after almost 5 years on the market,
it's still one of the hottest items of the holiday season. It's wild how much success Nintendo has
had and continues to have with the Switch. I think it's safe to say that it has become one of, if not
the best console of my lifetime. I never thought I would ever say that because I've
gone through the Game Boys, the DS, the 3DS, the N64, Gamecube, Wii, Wii U but there's something
different about the Switch. Not only the unique hardware but the consistent stream of incredible
games being released. It seems like it hasn't slowed down since
the console launched with new games coming out week after week after week. It's truly
incredible and it's no doubt a factor that keeps the Switch at top of everyone's holiday wishlist.
So if you're thinking about buying a Switch for yourself or to give as a gift this holiday,
which model should you get? It's the question that most people are going to be asking themselves this
year. There's the handheld only Switch Lite, the regular Switch and the new OLED Switch. Each offer
a different set of features at various different price points. All of them do however give you
access to the unbelievable library of Switch games so hardware really does come down to personal
preference. Which one you should get depends on how you or the person your buying for plans
to use the Switch and this year, moreso than ever before, there's something for everyone. This year,
Nintendo launched the new OLED Nintendo Switch. It's the high end model in the
lineup with a gorgeous 7-inch OLED display, a wider, more adjustable kickstand around back,
louder built-in speaker, a bump in internal storage and a redesigned dock with an ethernet
port. It's the most expensive Switch in the lineup and when you hold it, it's easy to see
why that is. The OLED model makes games pop like never before on that beautiful, vibrant display.
Games like Metroid Dread and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl really showcase just how
gorgeous things look here. Compared to the other models, especially side by side, the difference
is noticeable. It's a big step up in every single way, especially for those that primarily play in
handheld mode. If you already have a Switch and you primarily play docked to the TV,
there's really no difference here aside from that redesigned dock with ethernet
port. That ethernet port will be useful to some but for others, it won't even be used.
Aside from the OLED Switch, the other option available this holiday season is the regular
Switch. The one that started it all. While I would recommend the OLED Switch over the regular one
if you can snag one, especially since they are so close in price, the regular Switch is still
a solid option and it seems like it comes with a free game as well that sweetens the deal even
more. It might not have all of the fancy improvements that the new model has but you
might not need them. As mentioned before, if you primarily played docked to the TV,
there's no difference here. The screen on this Switch is no slouch either. I always
raved about how sharp and vibrant it is since this console launched and still to today,
it holds up really great. You definitely cannot go wrong with the Switch that started it all.
And lastly available this holiday season is the Nintendo Switch Lite. The Switch Lite is the
simplest and cheapest model in the lineup that's dedicated solely to handheld play. Think of it
as the Game Boy or the 2DS of the Switch line. It plays all of your favorite games in a very small,
lightweight and ultra portable form factor. It's an incredible grab and go portable console that's
great to have with you for whenever you feel like gaming. The only downsides with the Lite
is that it has shorter battery life compared to the others and if you're a content creator,
you can't dock it to record or stream gameplay so do keep those things in mind.
The Lite is arguably the most comfortable ways to dive into the unbelievable library
of Switch games. Dare I say, it's a near perfect grab and go console.
In the end, no matter which model you decide to go with, each of these consoles play games
exactly the same since they all have the same internal specs. So the cheapest Switch Lite
still has the same specs as the new OLED model. So like I said before,
it really does come down to personal preference in the hardware and what features you need.
Ask yourself this. Will I only be playing games on the go? Will I be playing docked to the TV?
Maybe recording or streaming gameplay? Answering those questions should make it a bit easier to
decide on a model this holiday season. Take what you can get and give what you can give
this holiday because a Switch in general is no doubt going to be tough to come by. It's the
gift that keeps on giving and anyone who's able to snag a Switch or get one as a gift this holiday,
they are very lucky. There's never been a better time to own a Switch!
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