Update July 15th, 3:44PM ET: Preorders are now live. We’ve adjusted the post to reflect availability, which seems to be coming and going depending on the retailer.
Preorders for Nintendo’s new OLED Switch model are now live, following Nintendo’s formal announcement this morning. The console is set to be released on October 8th for $350, a $50 price increase over the standard Switch model. Nintendo didn’t provide any specific details regarding availability, directing customers to check with stores directly for how they’ll be handling preorders.
If you’re looking for the white iteration of the console, it’s available at Walmart, Best Buy, and Gamestop, though the latter is only currently available to Pro members. The red-and-blue model is also available at Walmart, Best Buy, and Gamestop (Pro members only), though neither configuration is expected to ship until the OLED model officially goes on sale.
The OLED Switch, as the name implies, is largely focused on upgrading the display of the original Switch, swapping the 6.2-inch LCD out for a brighter, richer 7-inch OLED panel. Resolution, RAM, CPU, and even the physical dimensions of the console are the same as the original model, however. Despite the rumors, the OLED Switch doesn’t offer any “Switch Pro”-style upgrades for a more powerful console.
Also new is a redesigned kickstand (which spans the entire device and looks to be a notable improvement on the original’s flimsy stand), “enhanced audio” for the built-in speakers, and a new dock that adds an integrated ethernet port.
Snagging a new console is a tricky business these days, as anyone who has tried to buy a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X in the past few months can attest to, with bots, scalpers, and the sheer demand of thousands of customers all trying to snap up a limited number of consoles. And if demand is anywhere near as high for the OLED Switch, you’ll probably need a healthy dose of luck to snag one today.
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