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Nintendo Switch (OLED Model): price, specs & release date
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model), released 2021-10. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) is listed at $349 on en.wikipedia.org as of 2026-06-27, #2 cheapest of 18 game consoles (median $649); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 5/100 pay-blind standing, #18 of 18 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for 7-inch OLED screen delivers perfect blacks and vibrant, high-contrast color; Enhanced/larger speakers sound noticeably clearer and fuller.
- Skip if Display still only 720p handheld; no 4K or HDR, and docked/TV mode gains nothing is a dealbreaker.
Is the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) a good buy?
At $349, the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) is #2 cheapest of the 17 game consoles we track, where the median is $599. On the spec sheet, its GPU of 0.393 TFLOPS is the lowest of the 13, its RAM of 4 GB is the lowest of the 18, and its storage of 64 GB is the lowest of the 15.
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Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Two hands-on reviews (Tom's Guide, TechRadar) agree the Switch OLED's 7-inch OLED screen, improved speakers and sturdier full-length kickstand make it the best Switch for first-time buyers, but a needless upgrade for existing owners: still 720p handheld, no 4K/HDR, and docked/TV mode gains nothing over the base model given unchanged Tegra X1 internals and 4GB RAM. Tom's Guide measured 5 hours of battery life (looping YouTube video, 100% brightness / 50% volume); TechRadar published no lab measurements.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2024-02-09–2024-06-24
Tested by Tom's Guide, TechRadar
Consistently praised
- 7-inch OLED screen delivers perfect blacks and vibrant, high-contrast color · 2 sources
- Enhanced/larger speakers sound noticeably clearer and fuller · 2 sources
- Wider full-length kickstand is far sturdier and better for tabletop mode · 2 sources
- Best Switch to date for first-time buyers, with an excellent game library · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- Display still only 720p handheld; no 4K or HDR, and docked/TV mode gains nothing · 2 sources
- Same Tegra X1 internals and 4GB RAM mean no performance boost, showing its age versus PS5/Xbox Series X · 2 sources
- Not worth upgrading for existing Switch owners · 2 sources
Where reviewers disagree Both reach the same buy-advice, but tone diverges: TechRadar calls it 'arguably the best console in the Switch family' and stresses the display's impact, while Tom's Guide finds it 'decidedly unsatisfying' and a stopgap. TechRadar also flags a worse Game Card slot and lingering Joy-Con durability concerns that Tom's Guide does not raise.
The sources (2)
Battery life (looping YouTube video, 100% brightness / 50% volume): 5 hours (5:00)
The larger screen renders crisp images with vibrant colors and deep blacks.
The screen still maxes out at 720p resolution; the console still chugs during demanding gameplay sections sometimes.
after playing the PS5 and Xbox Series X, it's difficult to go back to a Switch, OLED or otherwise.
The 7-inch display drastically improves the visuals compared to the LCD of previous panels, boasting perfect blacks and vivid colors
So whenever you dock the Nintendo Switch OLED, all of its major selling points miraculously disappear.
the Nintendo Switch OLED model offers no performance boost whatsoever
Specifications
| Price (US) | $349 US launch MSRP, 64 GB internal storage |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nintendo |
| Released | 2021-10 |
| CPU | Nvidia Tegra X1+ (ARM Cortex-A57 quad-core @ 1.02 GHz) |
| GPU (TFLOPS) | 0.393 |
| RAM (GB) | 4 |
| Storage (GB) | 64 |
| Max resolution | 1080p |
| Max (fps) | 60 |
| Optical drive | No |
Source: en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by nintendo.com. Wikipedia Nintendo Switch OLED model article: released October 8 2021 at $349.99. Nvidia Tegra X1+ APU, ARM Cortex-A57 quad-core @ 1.02 GHz, 256 Maxwell CUDA cores (393 GFLOPS = 0.393 TFLOPS docked), 4 GB LPDDR4, 64 GB eMMC. Max 1080p docked via HDMI, 720p on internal screen, up to 60 FPS. No optical drive (game cartridges). GPU TFLOPS expressed in FP32 peak for comparability (0.393).
Is the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) worth it vs cheaper game consoles?
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) against its closest cheaper and pricier game consoles on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked
| Product | Price | CPU | GPU (TFLOPS) | RAM (GB) | Storage (GB) | Max resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) this | $349 | Nvidia Tegra X1+ (ARM Cortex-A57 quad-core @ 1.02 GHz) | 0.393 | 4 | 64 | 1080p |
| Microsoft Xbox Series S | $299 | Custom AMD Zen 2 8-core @ 3.6 GHz | 4.006 | 10 | 512 | 1440p |
| Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Digital Edition) | $449 | Custom AMD Zen 2 8-core @ 3.5 GHz | 10.28 | 16 | 1000 | 4K |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)?
Two hands-on reviews (Tom's Guide, TechRadar) agree the Switch OLED's 7-inch OLED screen, improved speakers and sturdier full-length kickstand make it the best Switch for first-time buyers, but a needless upgrade for existing owners: still 720p handheld, no 4K/HDR, and docked/TV mode gains nothing over the base model given unchanged Tegra X1 internals and 4GB RAM. Tom's Guide measured 5 hours of battery life (looping YouTube video, 100% brightness / 50% volume); TechRadar published no lab measurements. Praised: 7-inch OLED screen delivers perfect blacks and vibrant, high-contrast color; Enhanced/larger speakers sound noticeably clearer and fuller; Wider full-length kickstand is far sturdier and better for tabletop mode; Best Switch to date for first-time buyers, with an excellent game library. Flagged: Display still only 720p handheld; no 4K or HDR, and docked/TV mode gains nothing; Same Tegra X1 internals and 4GB RAM mean no performance boost, showing its age versus PS5/Xbox Series X; Not worth upgrading for existing Switch owners. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) cost?
The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) has a US price of $349 (US launch MSRP, 64 GB internal storage), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) compare on price?
At $349, the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) is #2 cheapest of the 17 game consoles we track, where the median is $599.
When was the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) released?
The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) was released 2021-10.
What are the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)'s key specs?
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) (Nintendo): cpu Nvidia Tegra X1+ (ARM Cortex-A57 quad-core @ 1.02 GHz), gpu tflops 0.393, ram gb 4, storage gb 64, max resolution 1080p. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $349 at en.wikipedia.org, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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