Nintendo Switch OLED Specs Have Been Revealed
Nintendo surprisingly announced the upgraded version of their popular console Nintendo Switch. And here are the Nintendo Switch OLED Specs.
Nintendo Switch OLED specs officially announced
Nintendo Switch OLED specs are here. When we take a look at it, we can see minor improvements. Of course, the most important part is that the console will now use an OLED screen. OLED screens are known for giving much more colourful images and so on. While the fans were eagerly waiting for an announcement for Nintendo Switch Pro, this surprisingly came out and no one was expecting it.
When we compare the Nintendo Switch OLED specs to Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite, we cannot see a major change. In fact, it appears that the internals are largely the same. So this means that the resolution will not change. But the Nintendo Switch OLED has a bigger screen compared to the previous versions. You can check out the full specs below:
Size | 4 inches high, 9.5 inches long, and 0.55 inches deep (with Joy-Con attached) *The depth from the tip of the analog sticks to the tip of the ZL/ZR buttons is 1.12 inches |
Weight | Approximately .71 lbs (Approximately .93 lbs with Joy-Con controllers attached) |
Screen | Multi-touch capacitive touch screen / 7.0 inch OLED screen / 1280×720 |
CPU/GPU | NVIDIA Custom Tegra processor |
Storage | 64 GB Users can easily expand storage space using microSDHC or microSDXC cards up to 2TB (sold separately). |
Wireless | Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant) / Bluetooth 4.1 |
Video output | Up to 1080p via HDMI in TV mode Up to 720p via built-in screen in Tabletop mode and Handheld modes |
Audio output | Compatible with 5.1ch Linear PCM output Output via HDMI connector in TV mode |
Speakers | Stereo |
Buttons | Power button / Volume button |
USB connector | USB Type-C Used for charging or for connecting to the Nintendo Switch dock. |
Headphone/mic jack | 3.5mm 4-pole stereo (CTIA standard) |
Game card slot | Nintendo Switch game cards |
microSD card slot | Compatible with microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards *Once the microSDXC card is inserted, a system update will be necessary. An internet connection is required to perform this system update. |
Sensor | Accelerometer, gyroscope, and brightness sensor |
Operating environment | 41-95 degrees F / 20-80% humidity |
Internal battery | Lithium-ion battery / 4310mAh |
Battery life | Approximately 4.5 – 9 hours The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. |
Charging time | Approximately 3 hours *When charging while the hardware is in sleep mode |