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After the Switch OLED reveal, are you going to buy it? Do you already have a Switch?
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Unless you play primarily on handheld on a normal Switch this thing isn't even an upgrade. I have a normal Switch and mostly play docked so this is the easiest upgrade ever to ignore.
I already have a Switch with a 65" OLED display.
An OLED display however doesn't change the fact that Switch games run and look like crap nowadays, so what I want out of a new model is better graphics, load times and framerate (and often audio quality on top).
(I mean, cool, with an OLED the 5 seconds loading screen in Animal Crossing everytime you change a room or enter or leave a building will be perfectly black, so there's that)
An OLED display however doesn't change the fact that Switch games run and look like crap nowadays, so what I want out of a new model is better graphics, load times and framerate (and often audio quality on top).
(I mean, cool, with an OLED the 5 seconds loading screen in Animal Crossing everytime you change a room or enter or leave a building will be perfectly black, so there's that)
I've got a Lite for portable play and an OLED is probably wasted on my boy, so I'd say not. Lite with an OLED display could be way interesting.
Will look forward to the new platform in a couple of years. I was worried that DLSS would paper over cracks and what the system really needs is to jettison the old architecture and go all in on a new gen. The current machine is just fine, I've used it for years, will continue to do so, and it is still the best portable platform I have had my hands on.
Will look forward to the new platform in a couple of years. I was worried that DLSS would paper over cracks and what the system really needs is to jettison the old architecture and go all in on a new gen. The current machine is just fine, I've used it for years, will continue to do so, and it is still the best portable platform I have had my hands on.
I've had a very small mark in the middle of my Switch screen that bugs the shit out of me so I haven't used it in handheld mode for over a year. I'm disappointed it is only a screen upgrade, but I've been planning on getting this year's Switch just so I can stand to use it as a handheld again. Definitely wouldn't have upgraded otherwise.
So I know this being a gaming forum we don't represent the general audience but how are you guys expecting this thing to sell? Seems like most don't plan on upgrading and I don't think people who never got a Switch are suddenly going to rush out and buy this one. And during the holidays I think the cheaper models will look better to parents out to grab a Switch for their kids. I can't say for sure but I don't think this thing will light the world on fire sales wise.
I have a launch unit and I'm itching to upgrade, partially just to have something new, and it will be nice to have 2 Switches for some local wireless multiplayer, but this model probably isn't going to convince me.
I'll just keep waiting until either a pro or a successor I guess... Really just anything that offers some performance gains. Generally performance isn't really the most important thing for me, but I've skipped on a few games recently due to performance.
I'll just keep waiting until either a pro or a successor I guess... Really just anything that offers some performance gains. Generally performance isn't really the most important thing for me, but I've skipped on a few games recently due to performance.
This. It's also not much of an upgrade. Certainly not worth another 350. I'm not buying any switch products with the exception of BOTW2 until they fix the joycons
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Portable players will buy the Switch Lite because it's much cheaper.
Families and casuals will buy the regular Switch because it's cheaper and they won't give a damn about OLED.
Hardcore players probably already have a Switch, and judging by this forum most don't view OLED and a better kickstand as a worthwhile upgrade, especially if they play mostly docked.
So the audience for Switch OLED seems to be: hardcore players who do not already have a Switch or have an old one that needs upgrading, and will play most (but not all) of the time in portable mode.
I myself am in that audience, but I fully acknowledge how small it is.
I very rarely play handheld, so I'm not upgrading for the improved screen.
Honestly, not owning a 4K tv yet, I'm probably unlikely to spring for a Pro model if one should come.
I think I'm good until the actual successor.
Honestly, not owning a 4K tv yet, I'm probably unlikely to spring for a Pro model if one should come.
I think I'm good until the actual successor.
Yeah sure. Not the enthusiasts. I'm sure this single mother of a child is going to buy this one after she didn't buy the lite or the 50$ cheaper standard version. Sure. Like.. If anything, some very special enthusiasts that need an OLED are the market for this and that's literally it. The critics are the same everywhere right now, but sure go on with your defense force.
Oh, please. It's not like a bigger screen is some sort of enthusiast-only feature. The DSi XL and 3DS XL models did very well with the general audience (the 3DS XL, especially, supplanted the original 3DS in popularity and one of the big missteps of the 3DS launch is that Nintendo didn't launch with it).
I don't know why you responded to someone mentioning that this wasn't aimed purely at the enthusiast crowds by bringing up a single mother buying a device for her child. Like, this obviously isn't the model for the most price-conscious consumers, I don't even know what point you think you're proving by bringing that up.
You make a good point about console BC that I hadn't considered, there. NES through GC wasn't, though there was some effort to bring portable to console with Super GB and GBA Player.
Portable though...that's definitely got a good track record. With a seeming (and I use that term loosely here) eye on portability, we might see that same level of support. But, I'll hold on optimism until I know more as always. It's Nintendo, after all.
Same, but if they release a Metroid Dread version, im switching!Nah, I have the GOAT version.
Who is this product aimed at?
For most people who currently own a Switch, it's probably not worth replacing it.
So, if you don't currently own a Switch?
That's another question.
I don't know if their motivation for not buying the current Switch is price, performance, or software, but the Switch v3 doesn't meet any of those requirements.
For most people who currently own a Switch, it's probably not worth replacing it.
So, if you don't currently own a Switch?
That's another question.
I don't know if their motivation for not buying the current Switch is price, performance, or software, but the Switch v3 doesn't meet any of those requirements.
I may or may not get one. Leaning on getting it.
I have a Switch Lite, and all I really use it for is Animal Crossing. Although, I use it a lot for Animal Crossing.
I'm sure when Metroid Dread comes around though, I'll actually want to play that game on a TV with a Pro controller (or more likely, an 8bitdo SN30Pro+).
I have a Switch Lite, and all I really use it for is Animal Crossing. Although, I use it a lot for Animal Crossing.
I'm sure when Metroid Dread comes around though, I'll actually want to play that game on a TV with a Pro controller (or more likely, an 8bitdo SN30Pro+).
I recently spent around the cost of an OLED Switch putting together a dedicated Kishi/Android Portable for retro gaming along with some cloud stuff. It's awesome, and in light of this reveal I feel even better about going that route. Metroid Prime, Eternal Darkness, and OOT @ 1080p/60 is glorious. Things I can't do or even access on a Switch
My bases are more than covered between it, PS5, and XSX. Honestly at this point I'll just wait the 2-3 years for the Switch 2 instead of spending nearly $400 on a baby step.
My bases are more than covered between it, PS5, and XSX. Honestly at this point I'll just wait the 2-3 years for the Switch 2 instead of spending nearly $400 on a baby step.
The OG switch is already worse than the Lite in portable mode. So I don't see how anything changes.
I'm tempted to get this. I think the white looks great, love the larger screen, and the new dock design. The only hesitation on my part is the worry that a new Switch will come out sometime in the next 12-18 months. And, if that were to happen, I'd be fine using my current Switch until then.
A bit disappointed, like many others. I want to play Metroid Dread, but I'm conflicted whether or not I want this new model. Might just hold onto Dread and play it when I can in 202x or whatever.
Yeah, I'd love a Lite with 6" OLED screen. Well, preferably with better performing chips, but at least if there was OLED 6" screen option, I would be very tempted.
Defense force? Get help, you're clearly seeing things that don't exist.
I know you won't care but it has better speakers and double the memory too.
If it turns out Nintendo was slick and boosted clocks on the current chips to get better performance they better do that via firmware update for the OG if that's possible. But despite the better screen, speakers, kickstand and dock there is no way I could justify buying another console for that price. Couple that with their passive response on the forced labor controversy and saving my money is the easiest decision I can make. Maybe if I find one used for Switch Lite money.
Between the power on hand and storage it's like buying a portable PS3/360 for near launch prices. It's not ideal.
Between the power on hand and storage it's like buying a portable PS3/360 for near launch prices. It's not ideal.
I have a day 1 switch, Which was a gift, that started cracking somehow. I took good care for it so I would like to buy the OLED to replace it since I don't get how it cracked.
But I started playing almost completely dock so I might re-consider since I'll probably won't get much used of the OLED.
but those cracks bug me lol
But I started playing almost completely dock so I might re-consider since I'll probably won't get much used of the OLED.
but those cracks bug me lol
Oh I didn't know about the better speakers. I use headphones anyways so it's not really enough to warrant a new system for me. As for memory, the extra space is nice... But it's still not enough, I got a 500gb micro SD card for mine.
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I have a day 1 Switch, and it's beginning to show its wear-and-tear. In colder temperatures the fan gets super loud, the dock has scuffed up the edges of a bezel a bit, and the battery life was already an issue four years ago before time ultimately wrecks havoc upon the rechargeable battery.
So in many ways, the Switch OLED would be a great time to "refresh" my Switch. However, every single reason for getting the Switch OLED is within the realm of handheld/tabletop play. My Switch playtime is probably the following: 90% Docked, 9% Handheld, 1% Tabletop. So for 90% of my playing time, there is no discernible advantage for me to invest $350 dollars. I have a MicroSD card that will already last the rest of my Switch's lifetime. I have a USB-Ethernet dongle that already allows me more stable internet.
I'm honestly torn. I saved up money for this mid-gen refresh everyone has been talking about for the last *three damn years*, but will Switch OLED be money well spent? Will I change my habits so that I actually take advantage of the OLED's benefits? The whole thing just kinda bums me out. I was really excited to dive in head first, but there's no reason for me to, as a primarily-docked player, to invest that sort of money.
So in many ways, the Switch OLED would be a great time to "refresh" my Switch. However, every single reason for getting the Switch OLED is within the realm of handheld/tabletop play. My Switch playtime is probably the following: 90% Docked, 9% Handheld, 1% Tabletop. So for 90% of my playing time, there is no discernible advantage for me to invest $350 dollars. I have a MicroSD card that will already last the rest of my Switch's lifetime. I have a USB-Ethernet dongle that already allows me more stable internet.
I'm honestly torn. I saved up money for this mid-gen refresh everyone has been talking about for the last *three damn years*, but will Switch OLED be money well spent? Will I change my habits so that I actually take advantage of the OLED's benefits? The whole thing just kinda bums me out. I was really excited to dive in head first, but there's no reason for me to, as a primarily-docked player, to invest that sort of money.
I'm in a similar situation and I'll be dammed if I pay more than I did for my day 1 Switch that came out almost 5 years ago for stuff I won't really use or care about.
I don't have a Switch, and I've been waiting for a more powerful one to be released since I don't care about the portability. I might use it once in a blue moon, but I'd be buying it to be in docked mode so the new screen does absolutely nothing for my purposes. So, it looks like I'll be waiting another 1-3 years to finally get one.
Despite still believing that the major revision is coming next year, I actually decided to get it.
I'm also justifying it with the following:
I'm also justifying it with the following:
- I'm trading in my aging 2017 Switch ($539AUD > $299 @ EBGames)
- The joy-cons I'm trading in have Drift issues (EB doesn't care), and it's only a matter of time before my spares run into the same problem and would need replacing. ($299 > $180)
- And then inevitably this model will sell higher next time I trade up
I'll be honest the only thing holding me back from it is the same thing that's keeping me from really playing/enjoying my Lite. The fact that the playtime doesn't sync across 2 Switches will make my "All Software" menu go out of order and it'll feel unorganized.
