Nintendo Switch OLED One Year Later...

[@baldlyrudy]

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[@75and1]

The moment I turned it on I was blown away by its screen. Never understood the warm reception it got. It so much better than the original

[@baldlyrudy]

Yup! It's one of those things that you have to really see it with your own eyes to really appreciate it. No commercial or video will do it justice.

[@aqwsderxz]

My phpne is 3k dynamic amoled but the oled 720 p is alsp nice

[@Night_Rider83]

The screen isn't even the coolest thing about it imo and it's still brilliant. Vibrant, colourful games like Zelda, Smash Bros, Pokémon and more look incredible.

[@B727X]

@@baldlyrudy Something Sony had in 2011 so why didn’t switch at launch??

[@baldlyrudy]

@@B727X Heck if I know. I don't know Nintendo's reasoning for going with one screen type over the other. My first guess would be manufacturing costs. Do you know why Sony went from OLED to LED with the PS Vita?

[@ricioly]

I have it since launch. I love how much the oled is better build than the original. It’s more solid, it feels more quality. I just love it.

[@baldlyrudy]

Yeah. I don't know if it's a placebo affect or what, but it feels way more solid than the original Switch.

[@Critical-Defense]

Agreed

[@cartierr7485]

@@Critical-Defense what games do you recommend on the switch? thinking about getting it for myself

[@MyAnalyser]

If you only occasionally play on the go and usually play in docked mode then the difference isn't that big. But if you play mostly or only handheld like I do then the Switch pro is a gamechanger! It literally feels like a "switch pro" in terms of increasment in quality, immersion and colors.

[@BionicBear13]

@@cartierr7485 what kind of games are you into? I play lots of first person shooter games. I also spend a lot of time playing animal crossing and breath of the wild

[@lehm2k2]

One thing I really like with the Switch is that if you purchase the physical game card, it does not use the the internal memory of the Switch. I have a PS5 and it is always an issue for me when I purchase the physical game disc but I still need to store 50-100 GB of data to the console as well.

[@baldlyrudy]

The only time the game uses internal storage is for patches and updates to the base game. The cool thing is that the latest versions of cartridges typically have all the patches and updates on them. Those are the ones that don't take up any internal storage (aside from save data.)

[@CZpersi]

This depends on the game. For example, Doom 2016 downloads about 16 GB of content for Deathmatch, which is not present on the cart.

[@miguelmoran8110]

This device is so awesome. There are many portable options out there but the Nintendo Switch OLED, in my opinion, is the standard on how a portable console should be. I love the bluetooth (with Apple airpods pro) and is amazing with their noise cancelling feature. Great review/re-review, natural, organic and very close to how it feels, one year later, this console.

[@baldlyrudy]

Thanks! And yes, it's one of the best handheld consoles out there, ATM.

[@okthen5566]

@@baldlyrudy thee best...now do you stand corrected lol or the steamdeck is on your mind

[@jasonsutcliffe5714]

I got the older nintendo switch I don't really care about a oled to be honest this because everyone forgetting we didn't care when we had a gameboy we still played for hours it's all about the nintendo games for me =-)

[@CreamyCaesar491]

BRO, how do you have less than 100k subs...... like your quality and presentation are as good as the best of them instant sub from me. Congrats on hitting the algorithm right with this vid, as it looks like you are getting some recognition for your effort. When switch launched I was scared of it being underpowered and thought my money would be best saved for the first hardware refresh where framerates would be a little smoother. The OLED was a tad underwhelming when announced, but I was finally released of any buyers remorse. So i grabbed the preorder. The OLED feels like what the launch switch should have always been, polished and refined. Gone are the crappy kick stand and ugly screen bezels, plus there is a beautiful screen. Build quality has been improved a lot in general, and I'm not worried about my plastic vents cracking over time. Not to mention the switch in general fills a niche I have, of wanting to tote a home console to a friends house for couch co-op/party games. I keep the genki covert dock and switch in my backpack at all times. This means that if I grab a bag of controllers on my way out the door I have everything I need for the ultimate game night with the homies.... ON THEIR TV.... TLDR: Your content is awesome, I judged the switch to harshly at launch, OLED fixes problems I feel the og never should have had, switch is great buy one

[@baldlyrudy]

Thanks dude! Much appreciated. And.yes, I was a bit underwhelmed at first. It wasn't until I had the SWOLED in my hands and in front of me that I really saw it for what it was: a polished and refined iteration of the OG Switch with a beautiful screen. I don't regret buying it.

[@mrp73]

Another very small change that is frequently forgotten is a small bump in storage. From 32 GB to 64 GB.

[@baldlyrudy]

That is true. The extra storage is nice. I always get an microSD because of how many games I like to have on my Switch.

[@hiphop1forever828]

I've bought the San Disk Legend Of Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom edition 1TB SDXC and it's perfect

[@azurekite3870]

@@hiphop1forever828 dude you then pay more money if just got the normal 1TB card instead you could have saved money.

[@hiphop1forever828]

@@azurekite3870 I could've saved money on a laptop too but I bought Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 intel core i9 13th Gen, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 12GB, 32GB RAM. I don't save bro lol

[@hunglo9917]

I’ve been debating on getting one. I’ve got the original gray Switch and I don’t usually play it in handheld mode. Seeing as how the dock isn’t updated to perform any differently than the original, I don’t see much of a need in upgrading to the OLED. I also have a hunch that in the near future Nintendo will be announcing the next new and improved Switch console that will also upgrade the dock with the OLED screen. For those reasons I think I’m going to wait. I love the OLED screen, though. I have an LG C1 OLED and I will never be able to play on anything less than that. The image quality and performance enhances it offers is incredible.

[@baldlyrudy]

Definitely agree. If you're playing mostly docked, then there's no reason to upgrade. I have an LG G1 and I loooooove it for gaming. Never thought I'd enjoy my viewing experience as much as I do with my G1.

[@hunglo9917]

@@baldlyrudy I felt the same way. I can never go back to lesser model TVs now. LG is on top of their game, no pun intended, when it comes to their gaming lineup of TVs. I don’t know if any other company can compete with them right now. Do you think having a 4K output on the Switch dock would make that much of a difference in image quality for Nintendo specific IP’s because of the art style they choose to make their games in?

[@baldlyrudy]

Agreed. Especially since LG is the only OLED manufacturer in the TV space. Samsung does have the QD-OLED TVs, but it's still in it's infancy. It could potentially be better in the future. I think Nintendo should use DLSS with Nvidia's silicon. That would make sense. And 4K technology is pretty old at this point. I'd like to believe that most people have a 4K display. As to whether or not it'll affect Nintendo's games is a whole different thing. I think Nintendo's priority IS the quality of the game (mechanics, ease of entry to games, high skill ceiling, etc.) I think resolution is the last thing on their mind. If anything, I think the next hardware refresh will be 720-1080 handheld/1440-4K docked with DLSS all over it.

[@checob224]

I mean if you don't mind that most of the switch oled screen has an issue call green tint, that basically makes grey dark areas look green. If you don't mind that, you can get one

[@brock5932]

Thinking of upgrading from my day 1 switch to the OLED, so helpful video! I got a new job where I’ll be traveling a lot more and I think the OLED screen will be a game changer on the go.

[@baldlyrudy]

Hey! Thanks that! Congrats on the new job. The OLED for travel makes a lot of sense. I travel a lot as well, so the Switch overall was great. The OLED adds that premium feel.

[@themysterykid1]

Took it on vacation for a 5 hour airplane ride playing cuphead and it was great. I love the bigger screen

[@zerohbeat]

I had a similar experience... my original Switch (bought it day 1 :D) is working fine...I didn't feel the need to buy the OLED version, even though the VITA had an OLED screen and it was a great experience. However, it all changed recently when I actually saw the OLED version in a friend's house. When I was at Gamescom, soo many people were playing on the OLED... Soo a few weeks later I bought one I splurged for one too. It's a nice upgrade :D, Nintendo made great choices to enhance the experience haha.

[@baldlyrudy]

Yeah. It's funny how it all changes when you see it in person with your own eyes. Haha

[@kidamnesiak1]

They literally chose to withhold most of the upgrades we actually wanted though. It needs a true next-gen upgrade. I'm just saying, they did the bare minimum if even.

[@zerohbeat]

@@kidamnesiak1 yeah, I can agree with that. Probably so that there is no real power difference between the Switch versions... Hopefully they will be a new Switch 2 next year or the year after :).

[@Bestow3000]

I saw it at the store and was tempted to buy, then I realized I should be patient and wait for the inevitable "Pro" or whatever the true upgraded version will be called. Its just simply not worth it.

[@jesussaves4634]

Hey I was thinking of getting the Oled for my son, will all his switch games work on the oled or will I need to repurchase? Also what about the games he's bought and Downloaded can they be transferred to the oled?

[@crispybanana3316]

I still have the v1 switch. I mostly play docked mode and only play handheld when the tv is being used or I'm outside. Battery was never an issue to me because I don't usually play for longer sessions. Mostly played 2-3 hours just enough how the battery lasts. I never had joycon drift yet maybe because I don't play aggressively. I think I don't need to upgrade for now. Maybe in 2 years i might but for now I'm satisfied with my v1 switch

[@baldlyrudy]

That's great! Honestly, my V1 is still chugging along. Once my son got interested in gaming, I decided to get myself a new one and give him my V1. It's still going strong, but I did need to change the Joycons and get a new kickstand for it.

[@falcon81701]

I upgraded from the v2 to the oled and our family used the oled way more compared to the older one. No regrets

[@kgthegent]

The OLED was my first switch and I love it so much I got my kids a V2 Switch so we can play the games we like. Love that it can be played handheld as well as docked.

[@EinMarchen]

the subtle hint of hierarchy, lol that said, enjoy playing games with your kids! they will recall those memories someday!

[@jackpeterman2762]

Unreal that you don’t have more subs - really really well made video. Looking forward to what else you’ll upload!

[@baldlyrudy]

Thank you so much! Hopefully, I'll get more subs as time goes on. I have some videos that I'm currently working on that should be out soon.

[@Theheroofyokohama]

As a handheld player the Switch OLED was such a big upgrade, it feels better, joycons have yet to experience drift and the screen. Oh my god the screen is so much better, not only do I like the bigger size but the colours are so beautiful. I'm so happy I made the update for relatively cheap. ($220 with TOTK.)

[@Sammy-34079]

i got my switch oled 1 year after i got my old oringinal switch i should of got it day 1 on the 1st day its out also i just hate the old switch in handheld mode screen size cuz its soo too small and the graphics are so wash out and the sound is garbage with a built in speakers but in gaming moniter or tv mode its looks great and the sound is so much better i like the switch lite for handheld but i dont like the speakers and the screen is still so small like 1 inch bigger then the old o.g. switch

[@Nomgoose]

I just picked up the new Zelda OLED, and I think you hit the nail on the head. The difference in screen is really noticeable, not only in quality, vibrancy and blacks, but also in size. The kickstand is an enormous improvement as well. And as for the sound, the audio out of the OLED model speakers was considerably better than the ones out of my OG Switch imo.

[@baldlyrudy]

Nice! Congrats on the Zelda OLED! That thing looks gorgeous. It's hard to convey how good the screen looks through a video. It's definitely something that has to be seen with the naked eye to be truly appreciated.

[@Nomgoose]

@@baldlyrudy Totally agree. I was trying to get side-by-side shots so my friends could see, but something gets lost in the photo processing.

[@grahamkelly8662]

I was going to buy Zelda Oled switch but not I’m thinking about buying splatoon switch Oled. I don’t care for the game but the splatoon switch Oled looks beautiful. I really like the colours and pattern on joy cons. But I like the doc of Zelda and I like the back of other Oled more. I decided on splatoon Oled because imho the joycons look the best out of all Oled. While a nice dock like Zelda is great, I prefer to have the Oled with better looking joy cons. I think Sony did the designs on purpose. Making 1 switch have better dock and 1 having better looking joy cons and better design on back, makes people like myself, consider buying both. But no, I’ll buy 1, the splatoon. I’d love to have Zelda dock with splatoon switch lol

[@silasanderson7202]

Think ill get me 1 next month, im a disable vet and this will do well on hospital stays away from my pc. tks

[@SirTowerOfZaid]

The most important factor is no drift on the OLED!

[@baldlyrudy]

Now that you mention it, I have yet to experience drift. Huh...never thought of it.

[@user-vk7nn1ow5b]

@@baldlyrudy what do you play on switch and would you record a gameplay i would enjoy it with your quality

[@baldlyrudy]

@@user-vk7nn1ow5b Right now I'm playing Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Trying to finish it so I can enjoy Xenoblade Chronicles 3, but I need to finish Torna - The Golden Country first. 😅

[@patrickmcgee8318]

I’m working my way through XB1 Definitive so I can play 2, 3 and Torna. Lol.

[@baldlyrudy]

@@patrickmcgee8318 There's a ton of content to go through. Once I finish XC2, I'm definitely going through Torna. Then FINALLY XC3. Lol

[@mrlilhobbes]

Nice video! I just upgraded my switch to an OLED because my games kept crashing. I love the kickstand!

[@baldlyrudy]

Thank you! Dang! Game crashes are scary for a console. That screen though. 😍 Also, heck yeah the kickstand is amazing! Tabletop mode is actually useable. 😂

[@chilly6470]

It's 100% worth the extre 50 bucks over the original. But, it was too expensive to begin with. Especially, with the likes of the Stream Deck only costing an extra 70 over the Oled Model. But, the screen on the Steam Deck doesn't deserve a place in the same room as the switch Oled. Plus, the Steam Deck isn't exactly small.

[@blastofo]

The Switch joycons weren't cheap to make. There's a lot of tech packed in them. Bluetooth, IR sensor, gyro, accelerometer, hd haptics, rechargeable batteries, nfc reader. Onboard controls are much cheaper, so Valve could put that money into a more powerful SOC. And most people bought the mid tier model. What the Switch lacked in gpu power, it made up for with features, and ways to play. But most people don't see the big picture, especially PC gamers.

[@heromedley]

burn in is non problem since you actually have to run the same image for a whole year to even make a dent on the screen so basically impossible with normal gameplay

[@adhirg]

I went for the OLED after my launch switch started to give out. I owned that switch for almost 5 years! it was time to upgrade anyways, and I am very happy with the OLED. I’m hoping Nintendo doesn’t release a pro model for a while lol.

[@baldlyrudy]

Oh yeah! I'm very happy with it. It's a totally unnecessary purchase, but I definitely made an impact in my gaming experience overall.

[@adhirg]

@@baldlyrudy the only part of the process that was inconvenient was the transfer of save data for games that didn’t sync to the cloud. I almost lost ALL of my Pokémon data, which had Pokémon from my original games (since 95!) - I would have been legit devastated if that happened, but I got lucky and accidentally did it. just be weary, you need to manually transfer Pokémon game data since it does not sync to the cloud!

[@baldlyrudy]

OMG. No. No thank you. I was nervous just transferring my ACNH island.

[@Jask151]

@@baldlyrudy i just lost mine 😢did it wrong moving from my lite to oled /: oh well

[@baldlyrudy]

@@Jask151 Noooooooo! This hurts. 😞

[@zajrem9411]

underrated is underrated to describe this channel. excellent quality, didnt expect this to be a small channel.

[@baldlyrudy]

Thanks! Much appreciate it. 🙌

[@YurimoHikashi]

OLED was my first Switch I think they're enough differences, it's not just the screen that justified getting one for me

[@baldlyrudy]

What was it that justified the purchase for you?

[@Beth-El]

Thanks, I just picked up an OLED and Zelda along with Mario car 8. I love the screen the build, the kick stand. Didn't realize though Nintendo took away free to play online for a paid subscription.

[@baldlyrudy]

You're welcome! The OLED's screen is phenomenal. The kickstand is also a big win in my eyes. Nintendo going to a subscription model for online was odd, but I think it was eventually inevitable.

[@Beth-El]

@@baldlyrudy it would be nice to be able to download game cube games, this system should be able to run them right? I would love to play second sight again.

[@baldlyrudy]

Technically, it should be able to play them. The issue is storage, I think. The GameCube games are GBs, where as N64 games are MBs.

[@jonathansavage6500]

Got the switch lite when it first came out, and it’s still up and running. Haven’t had any problems with it. I bring with me everywhere I go.

[@baldlyrudy]

Is there any drift in the Switch Lite? I've considered getting one, but was hesitant.

[@jonathansavage6500]

@@baldlyrudy There is absolutely NO drift At all for me. I always make sure mine is cleaned every 2 weeks for dust that can get trapped under the thumb sticks. It also helps to keep it covered when you’re not using it. You won’t get drift if you take very good care of it.

[@baldlyrudy]

That's true. Gotta take care of your stuff. I normally have my OLED in a case since I play mainly handheld. Still though....dust gets everywhere.

[@heavenwu5585]

@@baldlyrudy dude, all you have to do is take care of your shit😂😂 simple as that. Of course dust gets everywhere. Keep it in a case when your’re not using it.

[@baldlyrudy]

@@heavenwu5585 might want to reread my last reply. 🤣

[@ruinfox4108]

i bought mine about 2 weeks ago now, never owned a switch, infact last nintendo console i owned was a 3ds, i am in love with the switch oled, its amazing, sure it doesnt run games as good as my PC and sure its 720p but for a handheld console its good enough.

[@baldlyrudy]

Welcome to the platform. The Switch is a damn great console. Despite it being overpowered by other platforms, it's still a favorite of mine.

[@Voltasaur]

I was holding out on getting a switch until there was a must have game…well Zelda TOTK is almost hear so I finally got an OLED. Love it so far. 😊

[@BabysitterSky]

Still feel this was just another cash grab by Nintendo. Minimal upgrades for 350 bucks. Should have just made the switch pro people have actually been asking for.

[@otakukj]

Agreed that's why I still haven't gotten one. Plus it can't be jailbroken so imo you're better off getting something equally as portable but with Android.

[@rpdomega545]

Just wanted to say for how small you are this is amazing video quality and if you keep it up and make sure to promote more whether it be through tiktok or whatever you will def make it. Great video

[@baldlyrudy]

Thanks! Was considering doing TikTok and/or KZbin Shorts sometime in the future. Still haven't decided how to tackle that type of content yet. 🙌

[@rodrigo53]

After my preferred childhood console, the ns oled is the best entertainment equipment I have ever spent my time and money on.

[@baldlyrudy]

Agreed. Speaking of childhood memories, I want more games added to NSO. Particularly GB, GBC, and GBA.

[@andrewwilson5154]

My issue with Switch is game pricing. I have the OLED and I love it, but I've just bought 13 Sentinels on PS5 as it's £19.99 on PS Store, £49.99 on Nintendo Store. This has been repeated over time for just about every game on my wish list. Clannad £49.99, £12 on Steam!!!

[@baldlyrudy]

I understand that sentiment. Games released on Nintendo consoles, especially first party titles, tend to retain value for a long time. That being said, third party titles all around go down in price relatively quickly. I'm in the US and 13 Sentinels on Switch is going for $29.99 (~£24.99). Just gotta be patient and the sales will be there. www.bestbuy.com/site/13-sentinels-aegis-rim-launch-edition-nintendo-switch/6499552.p?skuId=6499552

[@mojojoro123]

Got the Lite in 2022 and I loved it. But wanted to have the OLED as well so I got it in August 2024. I know the next Switch is close, but I regret nothing. 🫶🏻😅

[@vintageswiss9096]

I never bought an original switch, and I bought an oled 2 months ago as my first Nintendo console since the original wii. I love it. I play it on my TV 90% of the time, and I can grab it and go for my business trips. I got a 2 year no questions asked replacement policy on it for $79, so screw it... I take this baby everywhere on business trips. Nothing like playing 3-man Golden Sun with everyone in the seat row on a 5 hour flight.

[@baldlyrudy]

Absolutely love my OLED. It's the best way to game on the go, so I take it on business trips as well. Honestly, it's a great handheld experience.

[@KNPrince]

Hello @baldyrudy.. I just wanted to tell you that it was because of your video.. I ultimately bought a Nintendo Switch OLED... I have had it for a little less then a month and so far I have loved it. It's a great system and fun to play. All of the old Nintendo games and even some of the Sega Genesis library available... talk about nostalgia overload for someone that grew up in the 80's and early 90's. Well worth the purchase price of 449.00 CAD... Thanks again for the informative video.. Much appreciated...!

[@luckypliers]

Good information, thank you for sharing your experience, in and of itself.

[@baldlyrudy]

Thank you! Glad you found the video as such.

[@eliv.1033]

Fortunately I was able to get a oled late last year. Though I have owned almost all of Nintendo's consoles aside from the GameCube I was never into their handhelds which is why I stayed away from the switch. Now I'm glad that I have it especially since I just picked up dread a couple of weeks ago on sale...👍😁

[@baldlyrudy]

Ooof man. Enjoy Dread. I absolutely loved it. I have every Nintendo console except for the N64. The handhelds were always a big thing growing up, but I fell off with the original DS. I did pick up a 2DS near the end of the 3DS lifecycle. Good times man. Nintendo was innovative there.

[@Hamsternbacon]

Great video! High quality B-Roll, and fantastic insights. You definitely deserve more subs!

[@baldlyrudy]

Thanks! Much appreciated! 🙌

[@absolutelyjolly4925]

I honestly love my OLED I’ll be at about a year and a half… roommate has the animal crossing and I can definitely notice an upgrade overall with the OLED. Seems sturdier and screen seems better to me… only thing I don’t like is the cartridge I feel like I have to be careful to not accidentally rip it off while switching games. Definitely worth it in my opinion overall tho!

[@baldlyrudy]

Agreed! Even more, with Zelda TOTK, I'm having a blast with it.

[@justinmccoy3225]

I honestly thought you had like thousands of subscribers! Every subscriber is well deserved, if not you deserve more!

[@baldlyrudy]

Thanks for that! It's still a pretty new channel. It's growing much faster than I thought it would. 😅

[@justinmccoy3225]

@@baldlyrudy that’s awesome to hear! I’ve been thinking of starting a KZbin channel. Mind if I message you?

[@baldlyrudy]

Feel free. 👍

[@RIPbiker13]

I've the OLED since day one. It was announced about the same time the Steam Deck was as I recall. I was excited and preordered both within the same week. Fast forward a year later... I still love it. The OLED model is a premium purchase, but the chassis is metal, not plastic, so that adds to the overall feel of quality with it. The screen looks fantastic and it's under glass, unlike the ISP screen that is under plastic. There's a few reasons the OLED is a great buy and a good upgrade if you're in the market. The 64gb internal storage upgrade is very nice too. A lot of people are commenting that at this point, the Switch is underpowered and needs a revision. To that I say: the Switch is the same powerful device it was in 2017 and is therefore not underpowered, and those that believe it is, just have self imposed expectations they're driving into a device that has remained unchanged. The Switch is a great platform, form and function. The games library is so massive that I'll likely never finish the games I have, let alone keep up with the games that are constantly pouring out. This is the first video I've seen of this nature, not to say it's the only one. I like what you touched on here. Good review and information that I would have used moving forward, were I in the market. Oh, I went from playing about 60/40 handheld to about 95/5 handheld with the OLED. It's THAT good.

[@baldlyrudy]

Thanks for the comment! I just recently got a Steam Deck. It targets a completely different audience. The Switch is great, but only with properly optimized and well coded games (looking at the most recent Pokemon game specifically). What a lot of people forget is that the Switch is a handheld that happens to have connectivity to a television. It's never going to be as powerful as a PS4/5 or Xbox.

[@RIPbiker13]

@@baldlyrudy That is correct. I have an Xbox Series S and I can't find a PS5 or I'd have that. I'm holding off until Christmas, giving my wife an opportunity to get me a Deck. Otherwise, I'll buy one myself. I like to tinker though. I built a RP console to play retro, I enjoy the idea of a handheld PC. For me, I enjoy gaming on the go as I am often on the go. The Deck looks like it can scratch a different itch, and for that I am excited, but I have a hard time believing it could compltely replace my Switch for what that offers me, just like my Xbox with Game Pass and streaming still can't give me everything I want. I'm an old school gamer, going on 40 next year, and I've been gaming my whole life. I have other things that fill my time, but I'd rather game than watch TV mindlessly.

[@baldlyrudy]

We're in the same boat. I've been gaming since I was 5-ish. The Steam Deck will be perfect for you, especially with the EmuDeck. I've been introducing my son to titles from my childhood on it. Also, kudos on the RP build. I'd like to get my hands on it and mess around with it to see what's possible.

[@RIPbiker13]

@@baldlyrudy It was my first attempt at coding and working with Linux. The best part about Steam Deck vs a lot of other handheld PCs is the support. The SD is now mainline and a lot of people a lot smarter than me have made it do things and freely offer help in the form of videos. The RP was a stressful few days to get it working right, but like you, I showed my children the cool games I grew up with on that system.

[@baldlyrudy]

And that experience that you give your kids is enough to make it all worth it.

[@Dashawn2007SigmaBlood]

I have the switch Oled. I couldn't play the Nintendo Switch lite on tv. So I brought myself a B-day gift last month, Nintendo Switch OLED. It's worth every cent. Now waiting on the Nintendo give us a Next-Gen system.

[@thechurch5000]

I bought a new Switch OLED on ebay for a great price to play one game Metroid Prime Remastered. Love it

[@RealziesCuts]

Subbed & shared. I am one of the unfortunate people that jumped on the animal crossing switch believing it would be pretty limited and then before I knew it I wish I would’ve waited 🤦‍♂️😅 But on the other hand I’ve been enjoying the switch regardless and I don’t play in handheld mode much. I just hate being limited to Wi-Fi only

[@baldlyrudy]

Thank you! Yes, I feel that 100%. The only reason I got the ACNH switch was because my wife really wanted it. If not, I would've waited too. You can always get the OLED dock to use the Ethernet there. That's always an option.

[@bradsean8297]

I've just bought one of these to keep me occupied on my next long haul flight. Thanks for your video and info!

[@baldlyrudy]

Awesomeness! Thanks for the comment. Much appreciated! 🙌

[@2LoopMk]

I got one just last week and WOW it is beautiful and lot different. It's sounds better, kickstand is better, it's perfect

[@baldlyrudy]

It's damn good! Can't wait to play Bayonetta 3 on it.

[@AA-sw6qs]

the only issues ive had is nintendo the company with their management and overpriced games as well as the only physical issue with the rail loosening over time and causing disconnection with the joy cons. other than that its def the console that fits almost every gamer.

[@officialdannyg]

What's the battery life like a year later? And compared to the older model does it deplete faster due to the oled screen?

[@baldlyrudy]

Pretty solid at ~5 hours of continuous gameplay. It's great for travel. I don't think the OLED screen affects battery life too drastically.

[@zamirvelazquez4968]

Just bought a switch pled a couple a weeks ago and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made breath of the wild and assassins creed black flag look beautiful and run amazing on it

[@baldlyrudy]

Yes! I love my OLED. It's a great handheld. That screen makes all the difference.

[@davidbaker4110]

Hi BR, I really enjoyed your video. I just bought the OLED Bundle at Costco. Has a lot more goodies included. It's for a gift so I can't play it yet. Good stuff. Thanks! -David

[@baldlyrudy]

Nice! Congrats on the purchase.

[@wills2652]

Ive had the v2 since 2020! I am going to upgrade today and I can't wait

[@JRBowling1997]

Did you upgrade it? I got mine today it's a lot better then the 2017 one

[@WordsInVain]

0:07 Which-of course-were just rumours... And here we are in July, 2024... 🥸

[@baldlyrudy]

🫣

[@queenxdva]

I love the size of the OLED screen, but I had to return it because the pixels were so much more noticeable on the bigger screen compared to the smaller one 😢 they should have increased the PPI, but maybe they will for the next gen. That’s what I’m waiting for now

[@baldlyrudy]

Yeah. That's why images look so good on the Switch Lite. It's smaller and the overall look seems cleaner. The image being produced is the same though.

[@grahamkelly8662]

Oh, hell no!!!! I was set on buying Zelda Oled. Then I absolutely decided on splatoon Oled but after your comment, I don’t think I’ll bother now. I did hear others say that pixels are more noticeable on Oled but others said if you have brightness about 60% should be fine. Is it really that bad on all games? Just don’t make sense to release Oled if it looks horrible. So we have brighter screen but worse image? That absolutely sucks. Why isn’t everyone complaining about this? Could it be a panel lottery, with switch Oled? This news sucks😢

[@rorymcc2987]

Thank you,i thought i was the only one.I prefer my lite over V2 and Oled as the games look so much sharper,the real upgrade would be an oled lite.

[@blastofo]

You're crazy. People play switch more in docked mode, on 50" tv's. Yet the 0.8 inch difference between the standard and OLED switch display was a deal breaker for you?

[@CreativeProductions-]

@@grahamkelly8662 it’s fine u won’t notice it this guy just critics everything it’s a inch bigger

[@ericdraven7857]

I got my first switch back in March and I’m not impressed. I don’t play it that often. Nintendo needs to come out with something new that is actually great. Not okay, great. OLED was on one of the PSP models. Maybe vita but it was ahead of it’s time. Way ahead. They need to bring a legit console or a handheld that can play games at 4K/60 or at least 1080/120. I love the PS5 and I would rather play it than the switch. If I had a Xbox X, I would switch between it and PS5. I even couldn’t find the switch at one point.

[@SkyleonMK7]

Only thing I don’t like about it is the green tint issue on the left side of my screen. I’ve had 2 of them and they’ve both had the issue. Other than that, the screen is beautiful and big.

[@baldlyrudy]

Damn dude. That's bad luck right there. 🫠

[@CreamyCaesar491]

Green tint issue???? Is this a thing????

[@SkyleonMK7]

@@CreamyCaesar491 there’s a lot of videos on KZbin about it. It happens when you lower the display brightness.

[@CreamyCaesar491]

@@SkyleonMK7 Damn, I got it too. . I've had it for a year so I doubt that nintendo would do anything. Haven't noticed in gameplay though so I'll prolly just pretend I never found out

[@SkyleonMK7]

@@CreamyCaesar491 it seems to be a standard thing at this point, which is why I have ignored it. It is worse on some displays.

[@booshting3520]

Same as ever. A serious lack of good ports and a company charging £50 for 10 year old games. Sold mine and bought the Steamdeck

[@baldlyrudy]

Two really great games just got ported to the Switch: Nier Automata and Persona 5 Royal. I guess it depends on what you're into when it comes to games. Most of the time people go to Nintendo for their first party titles. Also, I just got a Steam Deck and have been enjoying myself. Currently working on a video on it. Should be out soon-ish.

[@okthen5566]

Tweaking settings to run God of war and crashes people complain about...fuk the dec

[@booshting3520]

@@okthen5566 Never had a game crash or had to tweak any settings to get a good experience. Honestly, that really sounds like something someone would say that can't afford a Steamdeck, son

[@aqwsderxz]

I got all my games with 50 to 80% discount be patient i only had two crashes in a year

[@vitorteixeira4763]

Hello, I'm thinking of buying a new console, do you think the Nintendo switch oled is ideal for me? Since I like to play FIFA, adventure and car games and also family games.

[@9unslin9er]

I don't play my Switch in tabletop mode. I bought a set of Hori Split Pad compacts and a Pro Controller for docked; and couldn't be happier.

[@baldlyrudy]

Sounds like good times.

[@jgabriellarodriguezfernand5208]

I totally agree, I’ve spent many MANY hours watching reviews and this was clear and perfectly reasonable advice!

[@baldlyrudy]

Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@sparkle5164]

I've been considering replacing my v1 switch with the new Pokemon Scarlet and Violet switch because 1, It's really cute, and 2, I just really want an upgrade from my original switch. I'm not sure if I'll keep my v1 so I can have another island for Animal Crossing, or if I'll sell it/ give it away. The Oled model is definitely an upgrade from the original, however I also know that it's not really too much of an upgrade other than battery life and the look and feel of the console. I'm probably going to ask it for Christmas if I do decide to keep my original switch, however I just wish there was more of an upgraded console. Hopefully we'll get more news about a future console soon :)

[@baldlyrudy]

That's all we can do. Also, the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Switch look amazing!

[@Bakey180s]

Just discovered your channel mate...great stuff..👍👊💯♥️

[@baldlyrudy]

Thanks! Much appreciated! 🙌

[@_zombiezone]

Although the OLED has a great screen, I still can't help but feel disappointed when the performance is still the same across the board compared to the other models. That's why I never had the urge to get this OLED model, especially since my day 1 Switch is moddable and mainly used in docked

[@baldlyrudy]

I understand that. Performance is the same across the board. Technically, all of the models are moddable. The V1 Switch is the only model that can have a full on Homebrew OS straight from boot, IIRC. V2, Lite, and OLED require the Homebrew OS to be accessed through the gallery, no?

[@_zombiezone]

@@baldlyrudy you’ll need to install a mod chip in the OLED or any model that’s not V1 Switch which requires soldering

[@baldlyrudy]

Thanks for clarifying that. Modding that would be a pian for most, but I'd be willing to fire up the soldering iron.

[@_zombiezone]

@@baldlyrudy haha definitely, if you feel confident in doing the handy work then you’d be making the best possible modelable Switch. Just FYI finding the mod chip can be hard and expensive so it takes a bit of digging around the internet to find one

[@baldlyrudy]

I've heard that. The pandemic didn't help with any of that stuff.

[@williamwildcat]

My Conclusion: I think it’s superior in every way

[@baldlyrudy]

Nothing wrong with that.

[@williamwildcat]

@@baldlyrudy yes as I have had every switch my favourite is the OLED because of the better screen

[@justaaccount8083]

Just bought a zelda switch with totk, had a previous switch which my family gave to a sibling who was going to college and this video was very reassuring with all of the "switch 2" talk that gets thrown around now Honestly the switch has always picked up in areas most handheld dont those being comfart, ease of use and battery, had a steam deck which i traded for this because it didn't make up in those areas and because of that i would often end up just using my pc anyway

[@WillSaabye-ey5vy]

I just upgraded to the oled from my v2 switch and it’s amazing!!! I absolutely love it!!

[@baldlyrudy]

Nice! Yeah, the experience of going from the V2 to the OLED is amazing! It's something you have to see with your naked eye.

[@WillSaabye-ey5vy]

@@baldlyrudyI’m also excited to get the new switch when it comes out if it has better graphics and can run more graphically challenging games.

[@Andrew-cg2zl]

thank you for honest review

[@baldlyrudy]

You're welcome!

[@imnutrak130]

in my country its 120 euro difference between lite and old...

[@baldlyrudy]

Ouch.

[@matthewblunderbuss4545]

I just bought one with the release of Tears of the Kingdom. I love the OLED its a game changer.

[@baldlyrudy]

Agreed! The OLED screen is one of those things that you have to see in person to really appreciate it.

[@BeamerTime354]

What should have happened is the og switch dropped to $249 and the oled model replaced it at $299.

[@jlouis4407]

I got one a couple months ago I had a V1 Switch with the lower battery life and I love mine, got a 1.5 TB micro SD card.

[@marcusmoore]

I upgraded to the OLED, and BEST DECISION EVER! I love how vibrant the screen is, and the sound quality, to me, is better. I find myself logging more hours on my OLED than I ever did on my V1 switch.

[@baldlyrudy]

Nice dude! Congrats. The OLED is a phenomenal visual upgrade with that screen.

[@MrMartellSincere]

I have the original Nintendo Switch and love it. If I have the money, I'll upgrade it to the OLED Nintendo Switch 🤠

[@baldlyrudy]

It's worth it if you can fit it into your budget.

[@krisbaringer4521]

Hey, don't know anything about this device, my 9 yr old is up my beep for it for her birthday, do all of them have the capability to hook to a TV? Especially the OLED, Peace, Kris

[@baldlyrudy]

Yup. If you buy the Switch OLED, it comes with a dock that hooks up to the TV.

[@krisbaringer4521]

@@baldlyrudy Thanks

[@krisbaringer4521]

@@baldlyrudy Hey just ordered with your link, just an fyi to keep best buy honest so you can check on it. Peace,Kris

[@baldlyrudy]

@@krisbaringer4521 I appreciate the heads up! And thanks for using the link.

[@katzelol]

WTF??? IT’S ACTUALLY BEEN A YEAR ALREADY??? 💀💀💀, comment section making me jealous too since I already got a switch

[@aqwsderxz]

We need a new model

[@lewsmith4279]

I LOVE mine, I came from a Seitch Lite so literally everything was a massive upgrade for me and I play exclusively handheld as my kids V1 Switch is plugged into our TV.

[@Nancy-hy5so]

I just got one a few weeks ago, white one which I had a choice between white and the red and blue OLED to me the white one looks better than the red and blue one no big deal if I want red and blue I order me those joy cons colors or at least the silicone case for them. I'm wondering if the joy cons sold on Ali Express is a good buy but they are knockoffs and there's a worry it might kill my switch somehow.

[@baldlyrudy]

You should be fine. I use third party joy cons from HORI and NYXI.

[@CoreyDunmore]

The green tiny that comes in on the right side with Dark theme. There are cons to the OLED model also.

[@baldlyrudy]

What are some of the cons?

[@CoreyDunmore]

That’s what I’ve witnessed with a few of mines. I sent my first model off to Nintendo for repair. I got the same body back but a new screen. Grabbed the Splatoon OLED and it has the same issue over time. Cons I’ve found: It’s a slight heavier than the OG switch. Outdated software, still no 4K. I have several models but I still recommend the Oled model.

[@SOREI]

@@CoreyDunmore it sounds like it might be a software issue to do with the screen calibration, apple & samsung phones have had this problem in the past but were fixed with updates. let's hope it's the same here.

[@jimdavies9354]

Im getting a switch OLED for christmas and when I looked on the site with my father it said it had 64gb instead of 32gb. I am so excited, seriously, this is only my second nintendo games console. The previous one was the GBA SP. I got the PS Vita instead of 3DS.

[@baldlyrudy]

Nice! Congrats! It's an amazing handheld even now.

[@blufox808]

Thank you for the review it helped me so much te know more about the oled , i was wondering if it was worth it and now i have positive feeling about buying it .❤

[@SlugDemon6]

The OLED is actually more of an upgrade than you would think. The quality is just a lot better and it feels a lot better to play games on. The OLED screen is actually really nice because its games generally has a lot of vibrant colors which utalizes the OLED screen really well.

[@thedadamer]

Cool video dude. I just found you via KZbin browse. Didn’t even know about your other channel until I saw the end screen. Will be watching more.

[@baldlyrudy]

Thanks dude! From one dad gamer to another, much appreciated.

[@thedadamer]

@@baldlyrudy how do you fit games into your busy schedule?

[@baldlyrudy]

I have no idea. 🤣 Less sleep, more coffee maybe?

[@thedadamer]

@@baldlyrudy 😂😂😂 I’ll have to incorporate that into the next review I do! That’s too true.

[@TheGodzilla2201]

Im getting the nintendo switch oled in a week to two weeks. Cant wait.

[@baldlyrudy]

I hope you enjoy it! I absolutely love mine.

[@ghostgamingxd7881]

Bought my switch about 2 weeks ago and man I love it prob the best console I've had in a very long time. Super smash is my game 🔥

[@baldlyrudy]

Niiiiice! Welcome to the club.

[@ghostgamingxd7881]

@@baldlyrudy thanks 😃

[@sly_dawg_17]

People freaking out about drift fixed I got my og switch in 2020 and the stick will not click in on one of the sticks but both have never gotten drift and they have been sitting on my shelf collecting dust for 1 year. My other ones that I bought after oled released drifted within 1 month so I whent back to the undrifting broken ones

[@andrewbrooks2001]

Great video. I've had similar experiences with the Switch. For me, seeing the screen in person convinced me to switch systems. You're right, the OLED Switch worth the extra 50 dollars for new Switch purchaser. Upgrading from original Switch is okay, the slightly larger and better screen justified the purchase for me. But I mainly play in handheld, so those for who play mostly in dock, it's not worth purchasing a new system.

[@baldlyrudy]

Thank you! And yes. It's so hard to convey the difference between LED and OLED screens unless you see them with the naked eye.

[@talrushid]

Is this such a good handheld console that Nintendo can never go back to a conventional console style? 😄 Anyway.. I'm planning on getting one soon, but have been wondering about the rumors on a Pro/Super version coming out sooner than later... Should I wait or no

[@baldlyrudy]

If I remember correctly, Nintendo themselves said that the Switch form factor could be their last console, but don't take my word for it. I would Google, just to be sure. I still think we're going to get a hardware refresh next year. I go into it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6nMipiaqL9rack

[@digglerdiggler]

Just buy a Steam Deck, you won't regret it (except maybe for the screen which isn't an oled).

[@digglerdiggler]

@Despicable Al steam Deck an older titles like GTA IV or Fallout 3 / New Vegas get 4 to 5 hours on the Steam Deck with a 40fps lock, no prob. Demanding titles kill the Switch battery very fast too. So it depends what you game and on the settings. Switch for me is still king for travel, due to light weight and form factor.

[@The_Kahsu]

Imo If you already have a V2 then don't upgrade. If you don't have a switch then go with OLED.

[@RyanAggabao]

I recall a covered accessory receiver in the bottom of the original NES; in Japan a variety of controllers supported it but in the USA nothing was really done. The same could happen to the rear receiver of the Switch OLED.

[@baldlyrudy]

That would be very, very interesting. 🤔

[@Devdev009]

As someone who likes to play games on a TV, and owns an OLED TV, is it worth the extra price?

[@baldlyrudy]

As someone who has an OLED TV, no. But I've been playing mainly handheld since getting the OLED Switch.

[@cryodragonbane4614]

I have had both the oled and the original v2 model (i think) and i got to say i do like my oled screen, definitely brighter and more colorful. though i hate to admit it, since i got my steam deck, ive rarely touched my switch. but I don't regret upgrading to the oled switch at all, I had it for a couple of years before upgrading.

[@lahmyaj]

Nice video mate. Subscribed 👍🏻

[@baldlyrudy]

Thanks! Much appreciated! 🙌

[@aspect7461]

I like how Nintendo kept the original switch and then waited a will then took criticism and made a better version by upgrading stuff and drift seems less but idk for me it hasn’t drifted. But good job Nintendo

[@baldlyrudy]

Yeah. The fact that they knew about the drift issue is definitely disheartening. I haven't had drift issues with my OLED (thankfully).

[@GlitterClitter4life]

the oled DEFINITELY has improved speaker. a lot more bass and less tingyness in high notes.

[@baldlyrudy]

I don't know. I never got that feeling from it. It's a bit louder, but that's about it. I still prefer to play with headphones on.

[@GlitterClitter4life]

@@baldlyrudy lol valid, try playing a couple music video’s in table top mode. there’s definitely a higher sound profile than the og switch :))

[@baldlyrudy]

Will do. Going to check that out in comparison to the V1 Switch.

[@Cody-5501]

My first switch was an oled and I haven’t had the opportunity to see the difference in screens until recently and my gosh is the old model so much worse the colors aren’t and good and the bezels wow

[@baldlyrudy]

Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaahhhhhh. The older models definitely look worse compared to the OLED models.

[@himgod6495]

Crazy I just noticed the screen on my note 20 ultra is bigger than the switch screen

[@socialkruption]

Welp you convinced me to go out and buy this thing, first console I've bought since PS1 and the last Nintendo console I bought was the original SNES.

[@baldlyrudy]

Haha! Glad I could help you make the choice. The Switch is definitely a great handheld/console. I'm currently loving my experience with Zelda Tears of the Kingdom.

[@E-Chap]

Never really wanted a Switch but I fell in love with the look of the new OLED Zelda edition and impulse bought it. It'll be a nice change from my PS5 and I'm stoked to get down on some games I've been missing out on.

[@baldlyrudy]

Welcome to the club dude! There are a ton of games on Switch no matter what your tastes are.

[@issacdragon3834]

@@baldlyrudy ton of garbage for kids.

[@alexvaldez83]

I bought my Switch Oled back in March and I love it!

[@baldlyrudy]

Legit! 🙌

[@archnebula]

I bought the oled switch last month, i love it. I won't lie, i'm still getting used to a joystick (i will buy a controller) so i'm getting a bit overwhelmed but i lobe it.

[@baldlyrudy]

The Switch Pro Controller is 100% worth it. Better battery, better buttons, and a...well...Pro feel to it all. Not to mention the cool designs for specific games you're a fan of. I'd recommend it. If you want to go third party, then I'd recommend the 8BitDo SN30PRO2. It feels really good and the D-Pad is my go to for fighting games. It's great because you can use it on PC as well as the Switch, and switch between the two with a toggle on the back. I might do a video on that controller alone. 😅

[@archnebula]

@@baldlyrudy oh? What's your opinion Sir on PowerA controller? Are they any good?

[@baldlyrudy]

They're good for the price. There are a lot of features that are missing, and all their entry level controllers are wired. I know that they came out with a high-end controller, but I haven't messed with it yet.

[@archnebula]

@@baldlyrudy Thank you for time and your answer, sir. I do appriciate it ^^

[@baldlyrudy]

No worries! Hope it helps. 👍

[@justwandermaya]

Newbie question - Do you know if all games for Nintendo Switch require the online membership? Are the games like iPhone games where in order to move forward you have "In app purchases"

[@baldlyrudy]

Not all games require Nintendo Switch Online to play online with friends, but most do. I believe the box of the game will tell you whether or not you need NSO.

[@justwandermaya]

@@baldlyrudy Oh ok 👌 As long as online membership isn’t about getting more “lives” to continue game play

[@baldlyrudy]

@@justwandermaya nope. Not at all. It's mainly for playing online and having access to their retro library.

[@mathiaboy0791]

I got the switch oled when it was released, but I found out I was sensitive to the refresh-rate flicker. So I sold it 2 weeks after some use and test. I loved it, it was so nice. I wished I could still have it :(

[@baldlyrudy]

Damn dude. I'm sorry to hear that. Can you still play on the other Switch models?

[@mathiaboy0791]

@@baldlyrudy yea I play on the v2 I got in 2019. I’m sticking to lcd screen. If the switch oled had a higher refresh rate screen I wouldn’t noticed the flickering. For some reason I don’t notice it on the iPhone 11 Pro Max with 60hz refresh rate or other iPhones with oled technology. But yea a higher refresh rate screen wold help. Btw you got a new sub for taking the time to read comments and answering them❤️

[@baldlyrudy]

No worries dude. I hope the next Switch iteration doesn't get you sick or anything. Thanks for the sub! 🙌

[@mathiaboy0791]

@@baldlyrudy yea, I was thinking about to get the steam deck cuz I also love pc gaming. But it’s not available in Norway yet. I’m just so unlucky:(

[@baldlyrudy]

Damn dude. It'll get there, don't you worry.

[@Fedgelovesjaffas]

Is it still worth upgrading to an oled now?

[@baldlyrudy]

To be honest, I'm not sure. The next Switch should be coming out this year (based on rumors.) But we haven't heard anything official from Nintendo. Take it as you will.

[@Fedgelovesjaffas]

@@baldlyrudy I know. I’m on the fence but struggling on with an OG switch lol. Dunno what to do but thanks for the reply

[@baldlyrudy]

@Fedgelovesjaffas no worries man. If your Switch is your main platform, then it might be worth checking out the OLED then. But if you're alright waiting about 7-10 months, then I'd say wait. I really think the next one is coming out soon.

[@C2HGaming]

@Fedgelovesjaffas I'm in the same boat. I'm just gonna bite the bullet and get one and assume if there is a new console coming they'll need to work out the kinks and there might not be a large library of games right away. There's still plenty to play between now and whenever those news come, might as well have it look nice~