A summary of the features of the new switch and the differences between the conventional model.Which one to buy?

　The new Nintendo Switch equipped with an OLED display to be released on October 8, 2021 (price is 37980 yen [tax included]. Reservation will start on September 24, 2021).The conventional Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch Lite for mobile phones will continue to be sold, so some people may be wondering which one to buy.

　This article explains the difference between Nintendo Switch (model with organic EL) and the conventional Nintendo Switch, along with the characteristics of the new Nintendo Switch (OLED model).At the same time, we will also deliver which model is recommended.

　Famitsu.COM posts a real machine review that has experienced the new Nintendo Switch.I want you to refer to this as well.

* New Nintendo Switch related articles

Features of the new Nintendo Switch

Colorful 7.0 inch organic EL display

　Equipped with an organic EL display that allows vivid coloring.Despite the same body size as the conventional Nintendo Switch, the edge of the screen (bezel) becomes slim and the screen size is 7..It was expanded to 0 inches.* The conventional Nintendo Switch is 6.2 inch LCD, Nintendo Switch Lite 5.5 inch LCD.

Back stand that can be fixed at your favorite angle

　The stand on the back of the main unit used in table mode etc. is greatly expanded.The sense of stability is increasing.In addition, a free stop type that can be fixed at any angle is adopted.You can choose an easy -to -read angle according to the play environment.

Equipped with a wired LAN terminal in the dock

　The dock attached to the organic EL -equipped model is equipped with a wired LAN terminal on the back.In order to use a wired LAN in the conventional model dock, it was necessary to connect a wired LAN adapter to the USB terminal, but it is unnecessary.

　In addition, since the USB terminal on the back, which was in the conventional model, has been changed to a wired LAN terminal, the three USB terminals that have existed so far are two on the side.The HDMI terminal for connecting to the TV remains on the back.

The main body storage memory is expanded to 64GB

　Equipped with a capacity of 64GB as a storage memory of the main unit that can store game data and screenshots.The conventional Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite were simply doubled because they were 32GB.Note that this capacity is not full and is used in the system area.If you want to increase the capacity, use a microSD card.

Reunise the speakers

　The speakers mounted on the main unit are renewed.When playing in mobile mode or table mode, you will be able to enjoy clearer sounds than before.

The difference between the organic EL model and the conventional model

price

Screen size

Playable software

　In some "Nintendo Labo" series, there are differences in game experiences.This may be due to the fact that the screen size is different.There is no other difference, so you can play other games without any problems.

dock

　There is no one USB terminal on the back of the conventional model dock, and the new dock is equipped with a wired LAN terminal.The USB terminal on the back of the conventional model is USB3 by updating.There is a plan to support 0, but the USB terminal on the side is USB2 for both conventional models and organic EL -equipped models..It will be supported up to 0.

Color variations

* There are special designs such as "Atsume Animal Crossing Set" and "Mario Red x Blue Set".

Back stand

Body preservation memory

body size

　Although the size of the main unit is almost the same, the screen size is large, so the OLED model is slightly larger.

* Both models have the maximum thickness from the tip of the analog stick to the ZL/ZR protrusion when installing JOY-CON..It will be 4mm.

weight

　Like the body size, the organic EL model is slightly heavier due to the large screen size.

Battery duration

　The duration of the battery has not changed for the conventional model and the new OLED model.In addition, both are only a guide time, and may be shorter depending on the usage.For example, if you play "The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild", both are about 5.5 hours.

　By the way, Nintendo Switch is a model that was released before August 30, 2019 and the subsequent model, and the battery duration is different, and the old model described below is August 30, 2019.It will be a previous model.* If you play "The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild" with the old model, it takes about 3 hours.

Which one to buy?

　Although there is a premise that it differs depending on the preference, as the name implies, the OLED display is the biggest feature of the OLED model.In that case, it is a particularly recommended model for those who often play in table mode and mobile mode.

　For those who play in mobile mode, there is also an option called Nintendo Switch Lite, but if you want to play on a colorful OLED display while carrying it, or a large screen in portable mode, a new model is recommended.

　On the other hand, if you often play at home, the recommendation changes depending on the frequency of connecting to the TV.Nintendo Switch always connects to TV and plays a conventional Nintendo Switch.If you want to use a wired LAN, use a wired LAN adapter.

　If you play at home, you often use a mobile mode in the house or carry it in table mode, choose a new model.