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Nintendo Switch OLED

HEG-001 · 2021 · home console

Specifications

Cpu: Nvidia Tegra X1+ (ARM Cortex-A57, quad-core), same clocks as the original Switch
Gpu: Nvidia Maxwell-based GPU (integrated in the Tegra X1+)
Ram: max: 4 GB LPDDR4 (soldered; no console RAM upgrade) · base: 4 GB LPDDR4
Media: Game Card cartridge (proprietary flash cartridge)
Output: HDMI via dock (now with wired LAN port); built-in OLED screen (handheld)
Battery: 4310 mAh, roughly 4.5-9 hours depending on the game
Display: 7.0-inch OLED touchscreen, 1280x720 (handheld); up to 1080p via HDMI when docked
Storage: base: 64 GB internal eMMC · options: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card
Release Price: $349.99

Variants

Models

Splatoon 3 Edition2022 special edition, Inkling-themed design

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Edition2022 special edition Pokemon design

Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition2023 special edition, gold Hyrule design

Colors

White2021 launch

Neon Red/Neon Blue2021 launch, classic Joy-Con dual colors

Upgrade paths

storage

microSDXC cards up to 2 TB (officially rated; larger cards may work depending on firmware) · microSD slot is under the kickstand, same as the original Switch; no disassembly required.

~$10-30 for a basic card at the time

EASY

display

Fixed 7-inch OLED panel, no upgrade path · The wider, brighter OLED panel is the headline change over the LCD original but it is not swappable for anything higher-res: still 1280x720.

n/a

LOCKED

battery

Stock 4310 mAh cell replaceable with same-capacity third-party units · Requires prying the case open and disconnecting fragile ribbon cables; not officially supported and can void warranty.

~$15-25 for a replacement cell

HARD