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What is causing the semiconductor chip shortage?Ĭovid-19 has caused delays in nearly all areas of the manufacturing process. the OLED model) is also going to be wildly popular. The shortage is also, in part, because the Switch is such a wildly popular console. It’s also important we don’t forget to credit Nintendo. Many industries are feeling the crunch, being forced to cut manufacturing because they can’t source enough chips.Īnd Nintendo recently announced it will be cutting production of Switch consoles by 20% because, you guess it, they can’t get enough semiconductor chips. Semiconductor chips are a crucial component of electronics, medical equipment, cars, and a wide array of other products. Sorry Wellingtonians! Why is it so hard to get a Nintendo Switch OLED?Įvery time someone asks why their local retailer is all out of iPhones and iMacs, or PS5s, or even why their local car dealer can’t order them in a new car, the answer is the same. In fact, just last week a close friend of mine managed to get his hands on the very last model he could find in Wellington.

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While not as rare as a PS5 consoles or Xbox Series X, the Nintendo Switch is in somewhat short supply. It has sold out at many retailers across the nation. The Nintendo Switch OLED was released here in New Zealand on October 8 and has proven hugely popular. Is the Nintendo Switch OLED available in New Zealand?

$119.95 Expansion Pack membership (12 months).

$69.95 Expansion Pack membership (12 months)įamily membership (up to eight accounts):.

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This includes all the benefits of a regular online membership, plus access to a library of classic Nintendo 64 and Sega games, plus the Happy Homes Paradise expansion pack for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. While not a Nintendo Switch OLED exclusive, it’s still worth mentioning the new online expansion pack membership released by Nintendo. New Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack A redesign now features a wide and stable kickstand that is adjustable, allowing you to tilt your screen to almost any angle while you play. With the growing number of cloud-based games (which require an internet connection to play), the speed and stability a LAN port offers is a plus.Īnd lastly, the flimsy and limiting kickstand has been given the boot. And it now comes with a LAN port, for wired and stable internet connection. The docking station has had a minor, yet stylish, update. Internal storage has doubled, from 32GB to 64GB, giving you more holding space before loading up your SD card.

The audio has been given a boost, offering better sound quality. While that doesn’t feel any different to hold, do note your Nintendo switch skins, holders, and cases may not fit a new OLED model. The new Switch has slimmer bezels, meaning the 6.2″ screen has been expanded to a noticeably bigger 7″, and at the cost of only around a 1mm wider console.

The hardware is the same and there aren’t any gameplay or graphics boosts to be had.

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So this is by no means a Nintendo Switch Pro (as it was once rumoured to be). There are a few other upgrades to the new OLED model, but overall, the bones remain the same. What other upgrades does the OLED model offer? This means your games are going to come to life in vivid detail and colour. Paired with bright and vibrant true whites and you have a stunning visual upgrade. So, instead of emitting a ‘black colour’ (that often appears more grey), it can turn those pixels off. A large part of this comes from OLED’s ability to turn off individual pixels. OLED offers far brighter, richer colour, and deeper contrast than LCD, which the current Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite sport. The Nintendo Switch OLED is, as the name suggests, a new Nintendo Switch that features OLED display. What is the new Nintendo Switch OLED model? So where can you buy the Nintendo Switch OLED Model, and what else do you need to know? As the name suggests, it features a stunning 7” OLED screen, bringing games to life in a whole new way.Īnd the updated console has proved equally popular, selling out across the country.

In October this year, Nintendo released an updated version of its massively popular Nintendo Switch console, the Nintendo Switch OLED. So what is the new OLED model, and where can you buy one? And the new Nintendo Switch OLED model promises even more.

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The Nintendo Switch has been a revelation since its release, offering a quality of gaming not previously seen from a portable device.

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