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Nintendo Switch 2 System vs Nintendo Switch OLED: Worth the Upgrade?
More of a Sidegrade
Trading a Nintendo Switch OLED for a Nintendo Switch 2 System is more of a sidegrade than an upgrade — you gain in some areas but lose in others. Only switch if the specific differences align with your needs.
36
Upgrade Score
$99
Price Difference
-0.2
Rating Change
4
New Features
4
Features Removed
How the Scores Compare
Nintendo Switch OLED→Nintendo Switch 2 System
Performance+16
66
→
82
Library+2
90
→
92
Family Fit+2
94
→
96
Higher is better. Category-specific 0-100 scale. Lighter bar = Nintendo Switch OLED, highlighted bar = Nintendo Switch 2 System.
What Changed
Added in the New Generation
- +Nintendo exclusives
- +Hybrid handheld and TV play
- +Joy-Con controllers
- +Local multiplayer focus
Removed from Previous Generation
- −OLED handheld display
- −Hybrid TV and handheld play
- −Established Switch library
- −Improved kickstand
Specs at a Glance
| Spec | Nintendo Switch 2 System | Nintendo Switch OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo Switch |
| Storage | Internal flash storage | 64GB internal storage |
| Disc Drive | No | No |
| Max Output | Docked TV play | Docked TV play |
| Best For | Nintendo exclusives and family play | OLED Switch handheld sessions |
| Display Type | — | OLED |