Nintendo Switch owners: don’t panic. If you’re jealous of the recently announced OLED Switch, fear not: it’s not for you, and you probably don’t need it. Probably.
Should you buy a Switch in 2024?
The new Switch is pretty much the old Switch with a bigger, better OLED screen, improved speakers, a better kickstand (the old kickstand might be the worst kickstand ever included on a shipping product), and some extra storage space. And if you primarily game with your Switch hooked up to a TV or monitor, there's even less reason to upgrade.
"I don't think this Switch update is necessary for most people. Games will still run fine and most will look great. Only if you have the money to spend and use your Switch undocked often should you consider this," Gadget Review CEO Christen Costa told Lifewire via email.
The official name is Nintendo Switch (OLED model) and it will be released in October. Internally, there is no change in performance, although storage doubles to 64GB from the current 32GB. Battery life also remains the same, 4.5-9 hours, and all existing games will work in the new model.
