Is the OLED worth it over the standard Switch?

Yes if you mostly play handheld: the OLED screen, wider stand and LAN dock are real improvements. If you play docked on a TV, the picture is the same 1080p as other Switch models.

Does it play the same games as other Switch consoles?

Yes. It uses the same game cards and eShop library as the original Switch and Switch Lite, and the same Joy-Con work with it.

How long does the battery last?

Nintendo rates it at about 4.5 to 9 hours per charge, depending on the game and brightness. A full charge takes about 3 hours.

Can I connect it to a wired network?

Yes. The included dock has a LAN port, so you can plug in an Ethernet cable instead of using Wi-Fi.

What comes in the box?

The console, a pair of Joy-Con, the Joy-Con grip and straps, the dock, a power cable and an HDMI cable.

How much storage does it have?

64GB built in, double the original Switch, expandable with a microSD card.

Nintendo Switch OLED Console Gaming System HEG-001 White

Q: Where is the Nintendo Switch OLED Console Gaming System HEG-001 White cheapest?

At PayMore Melbourne, for $199.99, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners rate the OLED screen as the reason to buy, calling it a clear step up for handheld play. Many note it is the same console underneath, so it is an upgrade for screen quality rather than performance.

What people mention

ScreenPraisedOwners say the OLED panel is brighter and far more vivid than the original Switch LCD, especially in handheld mode.
PerformanceMixedReviewers note games run exactly as on the original Switch, so it is not a faster console.
StandPraisedThe wider stand is described as much more stable for tabletop play than the original's narrow flap.
Joy-Con driftCriticisedSome long-term owners report stick drift on the Joy-Con, a recurring complaint across Switch models.
BatteryMixedBattery life is rated about 4.5 to 9 hours depending on the game, roughly the same as the later original Switch.

About the Nintendo Switch OLED Console Gaming System HEG-001 White

This is the Nintendo Switch OLED model, HEG-001, in white.

Video output goes up to 1920x1080 pixels at 60 fps, and audio output is 5.1 ch linear PCM. It connects over Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 4.1, and it has a USB Type-C connector and a 3.5 mm audio jack.

The internal lithium-ion battery is 4310 mAh. Battery life is approximately 4.5 to 9.0 hours, and a full charge takes approximately 3 hours.

Model

Switch OLED, HEG-001

Color

White

Storage

64GB system memory

Weight

Approx. 320 g (approx. 420 g with Joy-Con controllers attached)

Connectivity

Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compatible), Bluetooth 4.1

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