Is it safe to buy a Switch right now?
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- Опубліковано 15 тра 2023
- The Switch is in an odd phase right now where we have an incredible recent release with Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, but also tons of rumors about new hardware on the horizon. If you haven't grabbed a system yet, are you better off waiting at this point?
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If you only care about exclusives, and don't intent to play primarily in docked mode, the lite is a really underrated product.
I could not recommend that especially if those analogs start drifting.
@@SuiteLifeofDioBrando then it comes down to if you are comfortable taking the switch apart and installing a gulikit set of sticks.
Yeah but you're screwed if you get Drift, which requires to send the whole console for repair instead just the Joy-cons to Nintendo.
@@SuiteLifeofDioBrando have 2 Switch lites both are over 2 years old and neither shows any sign of drift so far. Maybe I'm lucky but Nintendo has hinted that they have been making "tweaks" in their systems without overtly announcing them. They may have upgraded the sticks but not admitted it.
I have the lite and for $150 more just get the OLED lol
Nintendo struck gold creating the switch, they need to slightly revise the switch and give it a next gen makeover that can be used to play original switch games and I have no doubt it is going to get taken
Something as simple as: better joycons and more power is literally all I need to spend another 300-350 for a Switch 2. It would probably sell really well too. They could add 4K docked support if they really wanted, but they don’t even have to do that much to be honest.
what ever their next console is if it can play switch games too that will be huge (like wii could play gamecube games)
whatever nintendo does, it's gonna be something atypical. i doubt it will just be a beefed up switch. there's definitely going to be innovation involved, and it will surprise us, that i am sure of.
@@V1SalvoWith DLSS, it probably won't be too much of an issue.
Better hardware so they can have better 3rd party selection of games would be pretty awesome to, 4K like you mentioned would be great. Updated and more user friendly online features would be a huge game changer aswell. More online support in general.
This is the best time to buy a switch. Got my oled about 6 months ago and have so many games to catch up on that I haven’t played. Games like Mario odyssey and botw are all new to me.
THAT 👏🏿 PART👏🏿
Play pokemon
@@empirezz2728 I played a lot of Pokémon violet I love the game, it’s the first I played since the original diamond.
I had a switch but sold it about a year and a half ago, because BOTW didn't grip me and Smash eventually got boring as none of my friends played. After trying Tears of the Kingdom on an emulator (I know, I know...) it legitimately makes me want to purchase an OLED and TOTK just so I can play it anytime, anywhere. I've never had that experience with any console as I primarily play on PC. Is the OLED a decent upgrade in handheld mode from the original switch?
@@TimDespairBear11 nice
I honestly think something as simple as a new dock that is capable of improving graphic performance would be groundbreaking, and likely keep the switch library up to date for at least another 3-4 years
So similar to a external GPU? That would be fucking amazing and could revolutionize the market of systems
@kiwikemist erm... speed it up and fry the console I suppose
@@Jobroski47 If there was a loop around to power supply, I think that would be groundbreaking
@@wyott Nintendo could always just give it a second port for faster connection 🤓 (that's definitely not how it works I'm guessing) but with some external GPUs using USB-c Nintendo could definitely figure out s way to get the switch to a point where it's still a switch but more powerful they could even take some steam deck notes and make the console chunkier to give it more power and cooling and maybe some better specs to go along with a dock which is very similar to a normal gpu besides giving it the ability to run software better so more like a USB-C to HDMI and Ethernet
@@Jobroski47 yeah sure, go with that
I’ve said this for so many years about Nintendo they are in their own competition bracket. They’re not trying to compete with Xbox or Sony. Because they know at the end of the day, their systems gonna sell and all of their games are going to sell. Honestly, I love my Nintendo switch OLED, I play it every single day whenever I can. Now that Zelda is out that’s all I’m doing. For those people who don’t have a Nintendo switch OLED you’re missing out. It’s not all about graphics. It’s about gameplay.
The performance on the switch is really bad on most games
Xbox fan here... but i agree with you. Nintendo was always my secondary console for smash / mario games
@@oliverherrada amazing for switch, outdated and bad for all other platforms.
@fenderbender5691 the mistake is compare switch to all other platforms. You can't do that comparison. Are you gonna compare switch to a PS4 or a PS5? Does not make any sense. Nintendo has its own niche. Maybe that's why it looks outdated to you, but is not the case.
@@oliverherrada there is literally no way to disagree it's a fact. Nintendo just isn't great for performance. Quit lying to yourself. Not even their first party games run that great anymore I still like and play my switch for first parties but yea it's just not cutting it anymore they seriously need an upgrade.
I'm just really hoping the new system has back compatibility. They built such an awesome library of games for the Switch
I hope too like the 3DS !
I'm mad that a big chunk of it is just Wii U ports.
It would be crazy if it wasn’t, all they truly need is a Switch 2, literally with that name, no weird “new” or “U”. They can maybe add a new thing that it can do but aside from that people would go nuts for a more powerful switch. They nailed it with the switch, it’s the perfect gaming device.
@@JLudd Wrong. Nintendo's surest route to failure with their next hardware release is to release another kind of Switch and call it "Switch 2." That will minimize sales of whatever it is, guaranteed. The Switch brand is stale now, like the Wii brand was stale just before Nintendo launched the Wii U. Nintendo never succeeds at making anything "powerful." Their success is always from doing new and innovative things no one sees coming that totally shift the gaming sphere and turn all conventions and expectations upside down. If they release a FOURTH Switch ("Switch 2" would be the 4th Switch AT LEAST), people will think it's just another minor NON-ESSENTIAL update.
Nintendo would rather shut down. Remember how they killed the DS and 3ds games cartridges?
Yeah, I was on the fence about the OLED, especially I usually wait for the next console this late in the cycle, but the Zelda TotK special edition ticked me over, loving it so far!! Side bonus: gave my gen 1 Switch to my nephews and made them so happy! 🎉
Would love it to be an updated Switch that can continue the Switch genre for like another 3-5 years. Slight graphical improvements. Not sure if calling it "next gen" would be ideal. I think that will be the plan.
Bro solid video, I always wanted to pick up a Switch since the 2017 launch, I played a bit of Zelda Breath of the Wild and knew it’s a game that needs to be played, the sense of adventure was amazing, I have been a PlayStation gamer with PS4 and then PS5, playing Zelda Tears of the Kingdom at a friends place made me finally pull the trigger, got the Switch OLED and man it’s such a good console! The handheld screen is so colorful and vibrant, having a blast playing both docked and handheld, really enjoying playing Zelda And Super Mario Odyssey, so happy with my Switch purchase 😊
I currently still use the launch edition Switch, with a 512GB micro SD card. Until recently, I didn't think that the OLED was something I needed to upgrade to, until I learned of the internal storage for the OLED being 64 GB vs the 32 GB internal storage of the model I own. Learned of this when I went to open a game the other day and it told me I needed to make space for a save file. Ended up deleting a few demos, but now I'm wondering is it time to get the OLED or do I go the cheaper route and go to a 1TB micro SD card? The only time I play my Switch not on a dock is for maybe 45-ish minutes on my break at work. Most of my game time is in dock mode.
As for what Nintendo does next, I am crossing my fingers that I can take my Switch library to it, including physical games. Obviously this might be unlikely to happen, but my Switch library is the largest game library I have ever owned. My fingers are crossed that they go for more of a smartphone-like upgrade system. Where the next device is just more powerful than the current, but can play most everything the current gen has, plus more demanding titles.
i love that you were playing with the controllers WITHOUT the bumper attachments!
I got the Zelda Special Edition this week since I had an OG day 1 Switch and Im loving the OLED!
Not regretting it so far!
Nice!
Same. With my day 1 Switch I preferred playing bigger games on my television but I've been playing TotK solely in handheld mode because the OLED screen is so nice.
@@TheBadElf honestly this. I've also been playing TotK exclusively in handheld on the zelda OLED. I woke up super early day 1 of totk to buy it physical, and playing it on my switch in handheld mode that morning reminded me of playing gen 4 pokemon Christmas morning on my DS. I told myself I wasn't gonna play totk solely in handheld mode bc i did that with botw and much preferred tv mode, but the oled screen really makes such a huge difference for me.
@@TheBadElf"Because of this a small percentage of people (~10%) can be susceptible to getting headaches or feeling nauseous when using an OLED display for a period of time, but most won’t notice this"
Googled "Why are OLED screens hurt my eyes? The LCD is fine"
Ah no wonder I didn't like the OLED screen
I did the exact same thing. Cheers!
Very useful video that came around at just the right time on my end. Thank you very much for your time and effort. A useful viewpoint and considerations!
I got an OLED as my first switch when it came out. I got it out of necessity because I don't like pc gaming but I wanted something portable. Quickly became my favorite console of all time. It does everything, playing with friends in person is awesome.
It's likely to be the only active console for at least a year, so definitely safe
Don't forget it'll be really tough to get a Switch 2 during its first year
It probably won't even be a "Switch 2". Nintendo hasn't done many console sequels, and when they have, they've all flopped. It's pretty funny how many people are so certain it will be a mo' powerful switch. Lol.
@@CharlieMikeNS nobody asked for a wii 2 thought besides a lot more people understand next gen versons of consoles than when the wiiu came out
@@dupdo1878 You act like Nintendo has a history of making the consoles their fans want, lol. They don't.
"Understand next gen versions of consoles". Everyone has always understood "next-gen" consoles. Ever since the days of PS1, PS2, PS3, Xbox, and Xbox 360, people have understood next gen consoles.
@@CharlieMikeNS so I guess the Ds, 2ds, and 3DS don’t count?
@@duke_8747 None were truly direct sequels, and none did particularly well. The 3ds and 2ds did pretty poorly.
The Switch has thus far performed similarly to the Wii as far as sales. We all remember how the follow up to that did. Hardcore fans wanted a Wii 2, the general public didn't. The Wii U was also significantly different than the Wii. It was basically halfway between a Wii and a Switch. Expect gimmicks with Nintendo. It's literally their trademark. You're expecting them to be like Sony and Microsoft, and they never have been. For the past 20+ years they've been doing it their own way, and now, for some reason, you expect that to change.
The lite has been my go-to but I do miss not playing on a large screen. I'm going to wait to see what comes next.
I love the Lites small form factor but not having the Switch function tosses out a lot of the reason to even own a Switch in the first place, but not having jiggling Joycons or having a cumbersome system to hold due to heaviness, I can be a big pro to the Lites side
Excellent video! It resonated with me since I'm exactly in the position you described since I have yet to buy the Switch and the backlog of titles + the new release of Zelda: TotK make the OLED really desirable for me right now.
This video is perfect for me right now. I’ve been debating weather or not to buy the Zelda switch oled with the game as i loved breath of the wild and my old switch is pretty much unplayable. It never holds its charge and it’s joycons won’t connect to the main screen. I also have a ps5 so i mainly play on that but I do play the switch on and off so it’s definitely been on my mind, however as the switch’s performance is pretty far behind next gen consoles I do believe that a second gen switch is coming at some point this year or next year so I might hold off until that point
Family was sick in the spring and I was playing my 3DS, wife got jealous and wanted one but we were surprised how expensive they are. We ended up getting both a Switch and Switch lite instead and have been very happy with the purchases.
I would love it if they revisit the WII-U concept with the switch. If your original switch could connect to a more powerfull console. This way they also could re-release some WII-U games like Nintendo Land. It's more like adding something to the switch you already have so the old hardware doesn't become useless and it could create some interesting gaming consepts.
Like a dock/console hybrid? I’m confused
Just like the WII-U but instead of the pad it connects to your switch (possibly multiple)
@@EldynvanDijk oh so a separate console that can also be sued with the switch? So like the vita and ps4
exactly
Tbh I think a switch oled is still a good buy. The screen makes a huge difference and the battery life especially in a steam deck world is tremendous. I mean seriously it never runs out of battery lmao
The revision of the original Switch in the redbox has an even higher battery life.
@@nowonmetube OLED screens use less power
Yeah, I love my Steam Deck but that battery life LMAO, don’t get me started on the trash that is the ROG ALLY
The build quality of the OLED as well as the improved dock with more space around the console means it will last a lot longer than the original did.
Needs QDOled +HDR
How much would it cost a consolized switch including a pro controller? I would like to have one really besides my switch lite, because for me switch is too bulky for being a handheld. But that’s just in my case
Due to issues with the supply chain and world economy, I believe it's unlikely we will see a new console from Nintendo until late 2024 at the earliest
Agreed, just bought my first switch 4 days ago, looking forward to catching up on the backlog, disappointed to see the switches lifespan some games are already getting retro priced, glad I'm getting them now rather than later
which games are retro priced?
@@rufusthestuntbum07 Xenoblade 2
@@antusFireNova its 48 euros on amazon?thats a normal price
@@johnyseimah229 check switch online store
@@johnyseimah229 also xenobrlade chronicles is normally like 60-70 bucks
The concept of the Switch was my dream console ever since I was a child, and it has been one of my favorite consoles ever! The OLED model is so nice. I would personally just grab it if you can reasonably afford it are interested in portable gaming.
It was such a clever idea at the time as well, we always knew about how companies in the past tried to do what the Switch did, but ultimately failing, but given Nintendo being Nintendo, they knew that we wanted a lot of the games that are on handheld on the big screen as well as being able to play on the go, so where the Wii U failed the Switch stepped up and did what no console at that time ever did before
@@copingflower1909 Exactly. The Vita felt like it was getting close but it was mostly for scaled down handheld games while the Switch made Console quality games on a handheld device as a default. The way you could cycle between TV and handheld was also very novel. I also really loved how versatile the Joycons were for local multiplayer.
PSP was the switch before switch
@@berk6123 I know, it was what started it for me! I remember getting the PSP near launch and booting up FIFA 06 for the first time. It was exciting playing bear console level games. The Vita felt very similar. I supported the Vita hardcore during all those years.
I think the Switch though feels like a complete evolution to those previous consoles in that there is full AAA console level support. I do think the PSP/Vita were ahead in both multimedia and online capabilities though.
I would love if they made an upgraded dock to the switch or something that beefed up the graphics for docked mode. Like a Nintendo switch U. Also to be able to use the switch as a game pad like the Wii U’s with another console would be super sick. After just purchasing the new Oled console it still feels so fresh playing tears of the kingdom on there even though the console is so old. I just can’t really see Nintendo just going back to making home consoles and handhelds again since they’ve made the switch. It’s such a game changer in combining those two worlds of gaming.
I have a switch lite but I’ve been wanting to play these games on the tv. From this video it sounds like the normal switch would be better for me than the Oled right?
I just hope that if there is a Switch 2 the Switch game cartridges are playable on it along with new games.
Nintendo should definitely have a big powerful console.
But allow the Switch to be like the Wii U gamepad - Optional menu extras and offscreen play for certain games. All the gyroscope and HD rumble features that the Wii U couldn't implement originally.
Pack in Nintendo land to showcase the implementation if you own a Switch.
Also allow it to be a stand alone console so pack in Mario Odyssey, Zelda BotW or Pikmin 3. If you own all these titles you can choose to have a year of Full Nintendo Switch Online membership or some other promotion
It just prints money.
I can’t find your new channel Next Side Quest, can you link it in this one?
I have both lite and OLED Zelda edition. I had the Zelda edition at launch and boy I love it! Been using it quite a bit lately and starting to finally begin my backlog after months of not using it. I love the connecting to tv mode and tablet mode. Currently playing Lego Star Wars and probably start episode 2 tonight.
Just picked up a Tears Of The Kingdom OLED. The thing is beautiful
Ikr I'm overwhelmed on cases an focused on keeping dust off it 😂
@@Eahgle I'm getting the skull & co clear case. Screen protector goes on immediately after unboxing. I might even wear gloves when using it 😂
@@Stacio88 does it run faster than a normal switch, and what are the differences between the two models?
@@Megamon0001 The only difference is the screen - the OLED is a bigger and better screen but other than that they are identical!
Beautiful 720p 30fps potato graphics lmao, games are not gonna save it.
I feel like you made this video for me. Thanks for the peace of mind. Had sold my switch as it was collecting dust, but now I'm wanting one again because of TOTK, but thought it might be a bad investment.
comments like yours make me hesitate about buying the switch.....if it has so many games why is it collecting dust......
@@gf9111Ahaha. I can understand. I'm on the fence too. I'm what you can call, a person who can't commit. I bought Hogwarts Legacy (including the Dark Arts pack) during their first like week of release. I played it for about a week and then, boom. Never touched it again. It was a lot of money for me. I have a really hard time committing and jump ships many times.
I need some advice please . I have a special edition red box switch that I use almost exclusively in docked mode, A) I find it too big to take with me and I don’t want it to get scratched or damaged, B) most decent Cary cases or shells I simply can’t carry round because they’re adding even more weight and bulk. Is it worth buying a switch lite to take around whilst keeping my existing one in docked? The oled is out of my budget and is still larger than I’m able to can carry with me…any help would be appreciated!
i think you should get a small carry pack or something
I was thinking about this yesterday. I would love to replay some of the Donkey Kong Country games, and some of the newer Mario Games. Zelda has never really been my thing but I am intrigued. However, an impending Switch 2 announcement is what keeps me from making the jump.
In my opinion I doubt a switch 2 would launch this years purely based on the OLED (more specifically the Zelda edition) sales. I imagine them announcing it spring of 2024 with the release to be had on either Thanksgiving weekend or the following spring of 2025.
Just bought one and im still ok. Seems safe enough.
Update: the wife just found out I bought my fifth switch 😢, the situations is very unstable, i fear for my life. Pls take care of my special editions if i don't make it
I have the v2 switch should i update to switch oled or waiting for new switch i can’t decide 🙄
Some context for the OLED Price point. $350 right now is equivalent to $280 in March 2017 when the original Switch released (accounting for inflation). Probably one of the best times to get a switch rn tbh. I got the first OLED model and have been absolutely loving it. Yea I want more processing power, but I’ve had so much fun on handheld while traveling with the games I play on that beautiful screen and long battery life.
The price to performance doesn't quite make sense though, If Valve was able to get their steam deck down to $350 the same price as the switch OLED while still being many times more powerful why can't Nintendo do the same thing? Likely because they won't be able to make enough back with software to justify a loss? Who knows
@DreamerSouls because Valve is almost guaranteed to make money on software as the majority of users will likely just stick with SteamOS. Every game sold on Steam is money in their pockets.
@@I_was_a_Bullfrog then where is all the profit the Nintendo is making? What can they do? Sure it's not typical for Nintendo to keep up with the competition as far as power goes, there's only so much you can do nowadays with ancient hardware.
Its not cheaper cuz it sells at 300. Why would they lower the price if they can maintain it.
@@DreamerSouls The Steam Deck ($399 not $350) is not easily accessible to many people. You might have to pay a 50% markup just to get SD's entry model. So that $400 quickly becomes $600. That's 3 Switch Lites. But the biggest deal breaker to many people is the Steam Deck is bulky and the screen is atrocious.
I was seriously considering buying a switch oled totk edition. But I have a day one switch. I’m gonna buy a switch lite used for $120 instead because it’s so damn comfortable and my day 1 switch will be used for party games
Does the Nintendo Switch OLED look better on your TV then the regular? Or same? Can you see a difference? That is my main question thank you.
Nice vid. I just picked one up last Saturday and it filled the void that I had after selling my Vita many years ago.
While games and switches keep selling, Nintendo will keep selling the current system
I bought mine a year ago (oled) and I think it's my best gaming time in many years. Don't hesitate, it's a great console.
Can anyone tell me what game he is playing through out the video on the Switch?
I only a bought a Switch just over a year ago (which I thought was late in the life cycle) and I'm very happy that I went ahead. I wouldn't discourage anybody from buying one at this point - the fact is that the back catalogue of Nintendo Exclusives from 2017-present will keep you extremely busy for a long time to come. There's no word at all on the next console and until there is, we have no idea when it will ever come. Until then, I'd say go for it.
Coworkers, my friends, and I are still actively buying switch games. Makes me wonder how their games sales are going. It would also be interesting to know their metrics on time played. I've got to imagine as long as people are buying and playing Switch games, Nintendo won't be in a hurry to replace it with a new console that has a limited game library to milk profits from. Nintendo doesn't have a great track record for backwards compatibility either. It'll be interesting to see how they plan to soften the punch in the gut for those of us that have a substantial investment in the Switch if/when they stop supporting the current eShop.
I can see them just making a Switch pro or something along thoughs lines instead of ditching the Switch, Nintendo hate their consumers but their making so much money off the Switch that they would be a laughing stalk if they just decided to make a next gen Switch that isn't backwards compatible and has a very small launch libary, they would be shooting themselves in the foot
I just upgraded to the zelda switch Oled from a day one switch. Was concerned because I didn’t really need it. Let’s just say after using it for a week… it was totally necessary. This thing is awesome even if Nintendo happed to come out with another console next year
How was it totally necessary ? In docked mode its the same crappy 1080p 25fps. This is why nintendo can get away with it because dumb ppl still buy their bs instead of demanding a more powerful console.
@@OGkush69x chill out bro. No it’s not necessary. I just meant I’m happy with it. It looks awesome. Also nothing wrong with having a backup switch for years to come. I’m a huge zelda fan so yes totally worth it
@@OGkush69x chill out, what did this person ever do to you
@@OGkush69x ur mother must have dropped you
@@OGkush69xkeyboard warrior
What game was showed at 0:53?
That's not what they said, they said the publicly announced planned revenue does not include earnings from a new unannounced console
Rumors are that they, whenever they do announce it, it will release relatively quickly after the announcement, compared to previous consoles
I think it’ll be awesome if they added a 3DS/DS game port
that will NEVER happen.
no matter how you look at it, Nintendo will not make a sub-part form of emulation for their old hardware - many DS games require actual physical input (for example GBA slot accessories) - Nintendo can't "emulate" those. and many 3DS games make use of the cameras - Nintendo can't emulate that either. and Nintendo are "perfectionists". if they can't develop an emulator with 100% game compatibility for their older hardware they just simply don't do that. this is why Nintendo never made an emulator for Wii and WiiU games.
they rely on hardware that is not possible to emulate (WiiU's tablet controller, Wii'''s IR control functionality etc.) and even games which were ported from Wii and had their motion controls adjusted to work with the Switch's Joy-Cons don't play as well as they used to on the OG Wii itself with the Wiimote and Nuncuck.
Nintendo won't bend over that much for customers unfortunately. But there is a slim chance that they could add DS or 3DS games to their online service.
I had the original switch but sold it after a few months as I liked my ps5 more.
Well 2023, I’m now a dad to a 1 year old and I no longer have a ps5 but decided to buy the new Zelda switch and I love it. I’m able to get some gaming in here and there. And this new Zelda game is insane! I think due to my situation and Timing in my life, I think the new Zelda switch was a great choice. As my son gets older it will eventually be his and I’ll get the Switch 2.
Sound like a great father keep it up bro ❤💯
Wait what happened to the ps5
what game is that in the video? guitar hero alike game.. I want that
Will the lite oled come out before the next gen?
I just recently got the OLED with bo regrets. After using the steam deck, the switch feels tiny, I cant imagine the lite.
@I'll be damned if I ain't handsome it's a new star wars character 😂
Its always a good buy. So many good games to play even if youre just getting on board rn 😅
Can I switch my lite for an oled?
This definitely kinda helped I have the og switch and was thinking of switching to the oled or lite but I think I’ll wait for June
For me, the decision was easy. I have a Switch from 2017. I like to collect any Zelda themed consoles i can get my hands on. There was no limited edition Switch for BOTW. The moment i heard BOTW2 was announced, I knew they were gonna do a limited edition Switch. That's what i was waiting for.
Same I also wanted to mod my original switch so getting Zelda oled was a perfect choice for me.
The switch v2 at minimun needs to be switch catridges compatible.
I thought that the correct wording was there was no new system planned in the forecast for the next fiscal year. So that can be added at a later date
I brought my switch this year I am so behind with gaming I only have one game mario kart any recommendations
I still have the original Switch , and still love it. No idea what the next Nintendo console will be , a Super Switch or Switch Plus . Who knows it might be something totally new , either way hopefully it's backwardly compatible
You already know its gonna be at least 2 years till a new console
Good
And about 5 years for Nintendo to close the Switch eShop, making all digital purchases inaccessible. It already happened to the Wii, the Wii U and the 3DS.
@@X_Leonhartredownload?
For someone who doesn't care so much about docked mode, should I just get a Lite or is the OLED worth the extra cost for the better/bigger screen?
I dont care much for docked mode either. I started with a lite, then traded up to the OLED. When the next upgrade comes out I'll trade up to that. From the lite to the OLED was worth it for me.
I just got a Switch OLED a couple of weeks ago and I'm loving it so far. I'm a fan of arcade racers and this is a haven for them! I got six years of games to look at.
I would think that a "pro dock" would be better. Like games run smoother and and better quality on that dock and the processing power transfers to the dock preventing the switch to overheat.
Interesting idea. But the new games would still have to be compatible with handheld mode.
@OneWanderer true, they can do a software update where it tells the switch to switch how the game will be played. That way, there's no need to buy a whole new switch.
Genuinely a good idea. Would be a great interim upgrade
I had been waiting for a switch Pro since it was 1st talked about back in April 2017, then in October 2021 I was sick and tired of waiting and there was a major chip shortage going on at that time. I had felt like if I didn't buy at that moment I would probably have to pay more later due to shortages. But now I wish I would have waited for the tears of the kingdom OLED to be my 1st switch
With the next logical step being AR or VR from Nintendo. I believe that one more generation of a switch based product that can play breath of the wild and tears of the kingdom at 60fps and 1080p natively is needed before the upgrade is able to be made.
Just upgraded from my Lite to the Oled. Very glad I did. 😊
It’s too late to buy one new. The price is the exact same as it was when it released. No price drops whatsoever. Buying one used is a better/cheaper option.
Tbh... I think the OLED is still worth it right now even if a new system is coming out, because the best version of the Switch (the OLED) just came out less than 2 years ago. Nintendo has this tendency to launch a new system and then improving on it, so I wouldn't really get the new system right after it comes out. Like I'm so glad I wasn't remotely interested in the Switch when it first came out. Now I own an OLED and I love it. Plus, if it's not an improved version of an old system, then it's something completely new and different, so it's still worth having the Switch.
The switch was so exciting upon release. I only wish they’d update the hardware but I worry about the price honestly.
Yet, I still think the updated switch won’t be wildly impressive. Just as much as needed.
Anyway, love your videos man...even though I always feel sad after watching them, cos they make me want what I can't have right now. Maybe I'll get 1 when my kids go off to college, lol! 😂😢
Yes. It's easily worth the price of the console for BOTW and TOTK alone. Bonus is the rest of the catalog.
The perfect Switch for me would be one with the Switch Lite unibody, but than can also dock, and has a big OLED screen.
I would pay extra for that, if it were an option.
At the moment, I have a Switch Lite and a regular Switch that was my brother's but he gave it to me since he never played it. I prefer the Switch Lite's form factor, but the dockability is really nice.
Yeah a dockable, OLED Lite Switch would have been nice.
I don't even need the dock, just a 6" OLED screen.
I'm still deciding which Switch I'm going to buy, but I'll definitely buy one this year. TotK sold me on it. I don't live in the US, so Switch Lite is literally half the price of a regular Switch. I'm considering buying Lite as a secondary console, since I already have a PS5. I'm only worried about battery life and screen size, since I've never even seen a Switch Lite in person
I've owned the OLED for a little over a year now and have thoroughly enjoyed all the games I managed to play on the system. Definitely can't wait to see a new stronger console system on the horizon though no lie. 👍
I got the OLED because my original was the Super Smash Brothers. When I got the TOTK OLED I loved it. My original switch has about 2000+ hours on it. I have gamed a lot on it. I don't care if there is new hardware coming soon in which I will get. Seeing Mario Kart on my OLED I was really impressed. I have spent about $2500-4000 on my switch. I have a lot of games. I have a PC but I tend to stick to my switch. I was going to get 1TB of memory but between both consoles 256K I have plenty of space between both machines. Clearly we need an upgrade graphics but I grew up on the NES were gameplay mattered more. I hope this helps someone.
I sold mine to get a Steam Deck. All I can say is the emulation on the deck is getting better and better.
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You're right, but most people don't have time or patience to tinker with emulation. Switch is easy and simple to game on. Most people just want to play the game, not optimize and tinker with settings to get it to run well. Emulation is a niche hobby.
Ye know too much!
I was going to get a Nintendo Switch, but compared to the Steam Deck I just didn't see the value. I purchased the 10% anniversary sale 60gb Steam Deck and at £314 I've seen the OLED Switch at around almost the same price.
The Nintendo Switch is a good console with great games, but from a hardware standpoint the original should be at around £60-80 considering it's effectively an outdated 6-8 year old Android tablet. I can afford it, but I just can't justify the price. It's like paying for a apple or banana for a tenner.
Well, I am looking at buying a Nintendo Switch, but I'm not sure if I should wait until black Friday then buy it if it's on discount or buy a second hand one😢
I bought the zelda oled just for totk, i already had a switch and steam deck... I have a problem.
Nintendo prices always go up. Buy now sell later. Profit.
Definitely false as price is influenced by supply
The Switch is in a lane of its own. Nintendo struck gold with this hybrid console/handheld.
If we were to get a light hardware refresh, the best I could think of is a Nintendo Switch Lite OLED. The original is great, but with this upgrade can make it even better
Great topic, literally thinking about it yesterday.
I don't regret getting a Switch Lite last year.
Ew permanent joycon drift
@@Wario1382 yea, bummer. mine having same issue, then i fixed it, and i have a controller for switch
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Recently, all Nintendo said was they weren’t taking new hardware into consideration in their fiscal forecasts, not that no new hardware will be releasing
Wouldn't they have to still tell investors though?
What you were saying makes so much sense. The “We made a new one so the old one is obsolete” is such a Playstation approach where every new console is just a better version of the old device. Nintendo aren’t really a company that will make a new switch that’s million times better. PC have been super dependent on fancy GPUs etc but that’s never been the appeal for Nintendo. Like even now I am happy playing ruby on my gameboy
What game was he playing at 6:50?
I was going to get the special edition Zelda OLED but since I have a launch switch and a lite I figured it wasn't worth it. Even though I love special edition systems. Mostly because I'm still expecting an upgrade in a year or two and I don't want to make my Lite irrelevant as I prefer the smaller form factor. I wish they did more Lite special editions for Fire Emblem, Zelda, Metroid. I hope the next Lite they make has all the bells and whistles of the OLED switch and more.
I freaking love my switch! Actually, I have three...😅 It took me a while to get a switch when they first came out because they were impossible to find anywhere and sold out so fast. But eventually I got one with Grey joy-cons and A pro-controller. When the OLED first came out, I didn't think I would need one because I almost always played in Docked mode... But then disaster struck and my living situation was changed and I didn't have a TV for a while. So, I got the OLED for the bigger, better screen and gave my old switch to my boyfriend. Then recently the Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Switch came out. I am a massive Zelda fan. I was already upset that I couldn't get the collector's edition because it sold out everywhere within two minutes of being announced. So, I was not missing out on the Switch and Pro-controller. Ironically you can still find the Zelda Switch in several stores, but it is very very hard to find the pro-controller. I hope they don't come out with a new system for a few years at least because otherwise I don't think I can afford it. 😅Or maybe it will be a flop like the Wii-U. Nobody wanted that system!
There are only two games that I even care about right now. Tears of the Kingdom, and Silksong. And unfortunately, Silksong has been delayed so much the fans might start eating each other if we don't get some news soon!
is it too late if I alrdy bought a switch
now?
Do you guys reccomend buying the OLED because I am in a situation where Ive had my switch for 5 years and its slowly dying down since the joycons are drifting and the battery is bad and but idk if i should just buy a new console or get new controllers
Depends on you bro i would rather get a steam deck and emulate the game there.
I have just the switch lite, and want to get the OLED. But I really feel like something is just right around the corner, so I'm going to stick it out and wait.
I upgraded to an OLED from an OG Switch (pre-Red box) and for someone like me who plays portably 95% of the time, it was 100% worth it. The screen really is that good and the increased battery life hasn't gone unnoticed while playing TotK. It really just *feels* like a premium device, even if the internal hardware is ancient by today's standards.
My take is, if you're a portable gamer who wants the best experience and *might* want to use it docked once in awhile, the OLED is worth it. If you're only ever gonna play in docked mode and never take it out, just get an old cheap used Switch. I like the Lite but there's not many scenarios where I can honestly say I think it's the best option for someone.
I love how I watch one of these videos every year
I keep wanting to buy one a lady it’s selling the Zelda one for $275 is it worth it ?
I have a switch light right now. I am waiting for the holiday season to see if they have any sales on the oled one.
Idk know if something like this would work but I think they could make a doc that upgrades the specs so there would be games that work like that