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Guide: Where To Pre-Order Nintendo Switch OLED Model

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 12:00 AM PDT

Time to upgrade?

The lovingly titled Nintendo Switch (OLED model) has a very similar overall size to the Nintendo Switch console, but with a larger, vibrant 7-inch OLED screen with vivid colours and high contrast. It also features a wide adjustable stand for tabletop mode, a new dock with a wired LAN port for stable online play, 64GB of internal storage, and onboard speakers with enhanced audio for handheld and tabletop play.

Just like the standard Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch (OLED model) allows users to play on the TV and share the detachable Joy-Con controllers for the familiar out-of-the-box multiplayer fun. The new Switch comes in two colours — a version with the standard Neon Red and Blue Joy-Con and a black LAN dock and a new variant with white Joy-Con and white LAN dock.

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Danganronpa: Decadence Locks In A December Release For North America And Europe

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 09:15 PM PDT

Four games in one collection.

One of the highlights for many during Nintendo's E3 Direct last month was the announcement the Danganronpa series would be coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year.

Spike Chunsoft has now announced it will bring Danganronpa: Decadence - the four-in-one collection to the system on 4th November in Japan and 3rd of December in North America and Europe. There'll be a standard physical copy for $59.99 USD and a Collector's Edition for $99.99. In Europe, these will be published by Numskull Games.

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Tetris 99 Hits The Fairway With A Brand New Mario Golf: Super Rush Theme

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 08:15 PM PDT

Tee up this weekend.

As somewhat expected, Nintendo has announced it will be hosting a special themed event in Tetris 99 to celebrate the release of Mario Golf: Super Rush.

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Here's A Look At The Official Carry Case Releasing Alongside The Switch OLED

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 07:55 PM PDT

It comes with screen protectors, too.

Whenever a new system is revealed, you often get a bunch of accessory announcements with it. In the case of the Switch OLED model, Nintendo has shared a first look at the official carry case and screen protector.

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Nintendo Employee Tells Fans To Stick With The Current Switch, If They're Not "Digging" The OLED Screen

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 06:30 PM PDT

Does it run any better? "Nope".

Nintendo has announced a new Switch and it has got owners of the older models wondering if it's time for an upgrade.

The company is yet to make an official statement about this - and likely won't directly address it, but it has clarified the OLED model does not have a new CPU or a RAM upgrade. Apart from the improved screen, internal memory upgrade, and a few other minor differences, it's much the same as the current dock version model.

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Nintendo's Switch OLED Dock Can Be Purchased Separately

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 05:30 PM PDT

But it will not be sold at retail.

There are a lot of fine details we're still learning about the newly announced Switch OLED model. While we've already discussed the dock in a number of other posts, it seems we've found a little bit of extra information that's worth sharing.

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Upcoming Gollum Game Gets New Trailer To Show Off Stealth-Parkour Gameplay

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 05:00 PM PDT

Precious new footage.

What do you think of when you think about Lord of the Rings' weaselly jewellery hoarder, Gollum? Is it parkour? It's totally parkour, isn't it?

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum recently got a new trailer at E3, but at less than a minute long, and mostly focused on story, it didn't give us much more of a look at the game. This new trailer, although it has a fairly prominent PRE-ALPHA FOOTAGE warning at the top, is looking pretty nice, with environments from Mirkwood, the Mines of Moria, and Mordor. Characters also include The Mouth of Sauron (who is a guy that speaks for Sauron, not actual Sauron's piehole) and Thranduil, King of the Elves of Mirkwood and Legolas' daddy.

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Random: This Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 3D Embroidery Is Sew Cool

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 03:00 PM PDT

Link's Appliqué-ening.

Embroidery is very cool right now. Maybe it's the pandemic, maybe it's just that we're all desperately in search of a skill that will make us feel creative in an era in which our creativity is constantly monetised and turned into labour. Or maybe it's just that making things with pretty thread colours is fun! Who knows!

One of the most exciting trends in embroidery is the 3D effect — making artwork look like it is more than just thread on fabric. It's an extremely difficult technique that requires a lot of skill, and embroidery is already tricky enough as it is, but artist and threadmaster syd.stitch has it locked down.

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Yes, Switch OLED Works With Your Old Dock

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 01:30 PM PDT

And vice versa.

Wait! Don't throw away your Nintendo Switch dock just yet! It's still good — even if it doesn't have that snazzy new LAN port.

The newly-announced Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) isn't much bigger than the old one, although it seems like the size difference is just enough that Labo kits might not fully work as intended any more — but the docks will still work juuuuust fine, according to the Nintendo UK FAQ. Even the new LAN port will work with older models.

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Nintendo Confirms There's No CPU Or RAM Upgrade In The OLED Switch

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 12:30 PM PDT

It really is all all about the screen.

After months of Switch Pro rumours, Nintendo finally revealed its new hardware SKU - but it would seem that under the hood, the Switch OLED Model is very much the same beast as the original Switch.

While there were rumours that the new version would boast a more powerful processor to handle 4K output when docked, these have proven to be inaccurate – in regards to this model, at least.

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Random: The Internet Reacts To The New Switch OLED Model

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 12:00 PM PDT

Get yer memes, get yer fresh memes here.

Wellll, wellllll, wellllllllll. It looks like every single games journalist and influencer was right after all, with a few hundred caveats. The much-rumoured Switch Pro has turned out to be a sliiiightly underwhelming new Nintendo Switch model with a bigger OLED screen, a hole for the internet to go into, and a horrible name that we're going to have to type out every single time we talk about it. Ugh.

But also, it comes in white, and the toaster dock is more slick! We didn't predict that. Or did we? Maybe we did. We've been trying to find new things to say about this years-long rumour, after all; we probably even predicted it would have Amazon Alexa integration at one point.

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Nintendo FAQ Confirms That Switch OLED Joy-Cons Are The Same As Existing Controllers

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 11:00 AM PDT

Hopefully with stick improvements, but don't bank on it.

Nintendo's Joy-Cons are very smart, clever little controllers in various ways - HD Rumble, motion controls and the flexibility to be turned sideways for on-the-go multiplayer. However, you don't have to go far to find someone that has encountered reliability issues with the analogue sticks - this writer has gone through multiple sets and knows others with similar problems. Thankfully not everyone has these issues, but they are certainly a factor.

'Joy-Con drift' has even led to attempts at lawsuits, and the lingering hope is that Nintendo is continually improving their reliability through manufacturing batches. With the Switch OLED being announced, however, it's worth noting that its compatibility and same-ness with existing models includes Joy-Cons. Taken from an FAQ on Nintendo UK's official website, there's confirmation that even Joy-Cons bundled with the new hardware are the same as existing models on the market.

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Nintendo Labo Toy-Cons Will Have "Differences In Game Experience" On Switch OLED

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 10:30 AM PDT

Awkward and snug fits expected.

Today's reveal of the Nintendo Switch OLED hasn't led to much disruption in terms of what games can be played and enjoyed; the system is the same under the hood, albeit the bigger screen and other goodies will still make it desirable. However it is a teeny bit wider, which will impact Nintendo Labo.

The Labo range has been an enjoyable part of this generation, albeit its quirky approach to building and gaming perhaps didn't achieve notable sales success as the series progressed. Now the official FAQ has outlined that there will be 'differences' playing the Labo Toy-Con accessories with the OLED model.

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Talking Point: Nintendo Switch OLED Model Looks Lovely, But May Also Disappoint

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 10:00 AM PDT

In tricky times, just make the screen bigger.

Well, after over two years of speculation, Nintendo has finally unveiled the new Nintendo Switch, simply called the OLED model that's due to arrive on 8th October. It falls in line with some of the more recent rumours, offering a larger and higher quality screen – at 720p resolution – along with some other quality of life improvements like a wider and more flexible kickstand, a LAN / ethernet port on the new dock and improved speakers.

Now, let's be completely clear about what this isn't, it isn't a 'Pro' model. Nintendo gives no indication in any materials that it'll have improved performance in any way; the TEGRA chip may even be exactly the same as the 2019 'Mariko' iteration that boosted battery life, with OLED screen efficiency likely balanced out by the larger size. The branding and messaging here is simple - games will be the same.

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Guide: Nintendo Switch OLED Screen: Why Is OLED Better Than LCD?

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 09:30 AM PDT

How much of an upgrade is the new Switch's screen?

Nintendo has announced the latest addition to the Nintendo Switch family of systems — and although it's not quite the long-rumoured 'Switch Pro', the Nintendo Switch OLED Model (to give its official name) is certainly a looker, with a bigger, brighter screen than the standard model.

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Reminder: A Plague Tale: Innocence - Cloud Version Is Out Now On Switch

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 09:00 AM PDT

Oh rats.

A Plague Tale: Innocence is a game with some vocal supporters, this writer included - largely linear in nature, it tells the tale of two siblings as they try to survive in a gritty but also fantastical 1340s France. It recreates the era of the French Inquisition and an invading English army, with its hook being the consistent presence of thousands of rather creepy rats in various scenes.

It's a solid performer on PS4 / Xbox One and their mid-generation upgrades, and today it has an enhanced iteration for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. That said, it's clearly not feasible for a direct port to Switch, so today also sees the release of a Cloud Version, following predecessors in the format like Control and Hitman 3. Nintendo also included Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy in its E3 Direct, though it wasn't particularly clear until follow-up details that it will, naturally, be a cloud version.

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Guide: Nintendo Switch OLED Model Vs. Standard Switch / Switch Lite: Full Tech Specs Comparison

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 06:55 AM PDT

How does 'Switch OLED' compare to the standard Switch and Switch Lite?

Nintendo has finally announced its latest iteration on the Nintendo Switch — the Nintendo Switch OLED Model.

If you're after the real nitty gritty technical differences between the upcoming Nintendo Switch OLED Model and the existing Switch models, you've come to the right place.

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Gallery: Nintendo Switch OLED Model In All Its Glory

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 06:40 AM PDT

It's the little differences.

Perhaps not the 'Switch Pro' that you were expecting, but Nintendo has finally lifted the lid on the latest hardware to enter the Nintendo Switch family, the OLED Model.

From the name itself it's clear Nintendo wants to draw attention to the larger OLED screen along with the other smaller updates such as the improved stand and dock features.

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After Months Of 'Switch Pro' Rumours, Nintendo Officially Unveils The Nintendo Switch OLED Model

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 06:08 AM PDT

The rumours were (sort of) true!

After years of rumours and speculation, Nintendo has finally lifted the lid on its revised and upgraded Switch system. Introducing the Nintendo Switch OLED Model, launching on October 8th (the same day as Metroid Dread).

The new system will feature a larger 7-inch OLED screen (the standard console has a 6.2-inch LCD screen), a new wider kickstand, enhanced audio through new in-built speakers, a LAN port in the dock, and 64GB of internal storage (double the 32GB of the standard model). It also comes in a fetching new colour variant, as you can see above.

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Poll: What's The Best Metroid Game?

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 06:00 AM PDT

Prime cuts.

The reveal and upcoming release of 'Metroid 5', better known as Metroid Dread, has had many of us going back to either revisit games in the franchise or catch up on ones we missed first time round. We compiled our personal ranking of the best Metroid games long ago, but we thought it was time to update that list and let Nintendo Life readers have their say.

With that in mind, we're asking you to rate your favourite entries in the Metroid series and help us compile a reader-ranked list of every Metroid game from best to worst. Well, worst to best, actually — you can't beat the suspence of 'Descending Order', can you?

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Random: An Official Animal Crossing Stamp Rally Is Opening At A Japanese Aquarium

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 05:00 AM PDT

Fishing competitions and AC swag for the summer event.

Next up in our ongoing series of 'Japan gets all the best stuff', a Japanese aquarium is hosting an official (and totally real-life) Animal Crossing: New Horizons summer event partially based on Blathers' in-game Museum Day Stamp Rally.

Yes, it seems that Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is putting on a tie-in event from 12th July to 31st August (thanks, Animal Crossing World) and visitors to the park will get the chance to take part in a fishing tournament with CJ, win stickers featuring CJ and Pascal (the scallop-loving otter), as well as fill in a Stamp Rally book with a bunch of villager stamps as they wander around looking at marine life.

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Miyamoto Discusses Minions Producer's "Outside Director" Role At Nintendo

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 04:00 AM PDT

"Chris's input... will be of great help to us in the future".

The translation of Nintendo's recent Q&A meeting with shareholders has been published and shows the official translation of comments from company president Shuntaro Furukawa and representative director and fellow Shigeru Miyamoto on the appointment of Chris Meledandri as an 'non-executive outside director' of the company, news which broke back in May this year.

As explained by Furukawa, Meledandri is the founder of Illumination Entertainment, the outfit responsible for the Despicable Me series and partner with Nintendo on the upcoming Super Mario movie project.

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thatgamecompany's Sky: Children Of The Light Starts 'The Little Prince' Season

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 03:00 AM PDT

An impossibly cute crossover.

Update:

As you can see in the trailer above, this season based on 'The Little Prince' has launched. You can play the story for free or pick up the Adventure Season Pass at £9.99; that pass will increase rewards and extras. The story will introduce the "Starlight Desert" area and will be playable in parts over the next 11 weeks, as you'll "be tasked to explore a different part of the Sky kingdom with the Little Prince to learn about his story and his travels."

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