Nintendo Switch OLED Announced, Out This October 8, Trailer & Box Art & More Revealed

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It seems rumors were spot-on, as Nintendo has today announced the Nintendo Switch OLED model which is set for release this October 8 for $349.99! Would-be buyers can expect a seven-inch OLED display with a better stand, and a few more new features!

Check out the trailer and official details straight from Nintendo!

Nintendo Switch OLED Features:

Nintendo Switch (OLED model) has a similar overall size to the Nintendo Switch system, but with a larger, vibrant 7-inch OLED screen with vivid colors and crisp contrast. Nintendo Switch (OLED model) also features a wide adjustable stand for tabletop mode, a new dock with a wired LAN port, 64GB of internal storage, and enhanced audio for handheld and tabletop play. Just like Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch (OLED model) allows players to play on the TV and share the detachable Joy-Con controllers for right-out-of-the-box multiplayer fun. And just like both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite, with Nintendo Switch (OLED model), the system can be taken on the go to enjoy its play-anywhere versatility. A carrying case and screen protector set for Nintendo Switch (OLED model) will also be available.

When the system launches, it will come in two color options:

  • Nintendo Switch (OLED model) white set, which features white Joy-Con controllers, a black main unit and a white dock.
  • Nintendo Switch (OLED model) neon red/neon blue set, which features neon red and neon blue Joy-Con controllers, a black main unit and a black dock.

The box art and screenshots have been revealed too via the press release:

As one might expect, all existing Nintendo Switch accessories and games will be compatible with Nintendo’s upcoming new Switch iteration.

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