WANT a new Nintendo console but don’t know which model is right for you?
We explain the main differences between Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite and the new Nintendo Switch OLED.
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The Nintendo Switch is one of the most famous game consoles ever madePhoto credit: Nintendo
Nintendo switch
The Nintendo Switch is the main version of the console, which was launched back in 2017.
It was quietly updated in 2019 with better battery life, but is largely the same console.
You can use the Switch as a handheld device, or you can dock it and connect it to your television.
It has a built-in 6.2 inch LCD screen with LED backlight.
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The handheld switch can be docked in order to connect it to a televisionPhoto credit: Nintendo
Detachable Joy-Con controllers allow wireless gaming and can be shared with friends or family for multiplayer mode.
The Switch is Nintendo’s main console, giving you access to the company’s entire list of new games.
You pay £ 279.99 or $ 299.99 for the Nintendo Switch today.
Small price drops and high quality bundles occur, but usually only around Black Friday.
It is available in a gray variant or in the more iconic colors of blue and red.
Nintendo Switch OLED
The Nintendo Switch OLED is the charged version of the Switch.
It was revealed in July 2021 but won’t be released until October 8th.
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There’s a brand new dock design
The main change is that Nintendo has equipped the Switch with a 7-inch OLED screen.
It’s a special type of display found on high-end TVs and smartphones that offers better contrast and a wider range of colors.
They’re also usually more battery efficient, though the lifespan per charge depends on your usage – and how Nintendo configured the device.
It can be used in handheld mode, connected to a TV via a new dock, or used in tabletop mode with a built-in stand.
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Say hello to the Nintendo Switch OLED modelPhoto credit: Nintendo
The screen itself offers HD 720p gaming, although you can get Full HD 1080p at 60 frames per second when docked.
Pay $ 349.99 in the US or £ 309.99 in the UK.
And it’s available in the classic red and blue option or in a new white paint job.
Nintendo Switch Lite
The Nintendo Switch Lite is the reduced version of the Switch that was launched in September 2019.
It’s the smallest, cheapest, and most colorful option.
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The Nintendo Switch Lite is smaller and more colorful than the actual SwitchPhoto credit: Nintendo
The screen size is smaller, with a 5.5-inch LCD display.
It is important that the Switch Lite is purely a handheld device.
That means you can’t dock it to a TV and have to rely entirely on the device’s built-in display.
The Joy-Cons do not come loose either – the joysticks and buttons are built directly into the device.
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The Switch Lite is smaller and lighter than the Nintendo Switch
But unlike its siblings, the Lite comes in five colors including: blue, yellow, gray, turquoise, and coral.
The Nintendo Switch Lite is cheaper too, costing £ 199 in the UK and $ 199.99 in the US.
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