It’s made me question whether I’ll ever play my Switch on a TV again
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Since the Nintendo Switch OLED was revealed back in July 2021, I’ve been a bit dubious about the upgrade. Like many, I picked up my Switch on launch day in March 2017 and had eagerly been awaiting a reason to upgrade. That didn’t really happen.
Having found myself travelling while conducting the game’s review, I quickly became obsessed with playing in handheld mode. This continued once I returned home, as it became abundantly clear that the colours just didn’t pop as well as on a TV as they did on the seven-inch OLED screen. The brightness from the OLED technology helped the grassy greens and bluey depths of the ocean splash with vibrancy. The mystical waves of Treasure Road sparkled, while the carnival lights of Wondaria Remains lit up like fireworks. I was enamoured with the difference.
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There are still a lot of ways Nintendo can take advantage of today’s technology and with no Switch Pro on the horizon, it’s unlikely to make another significant leap in graphics for quite some time. But that’s fine. What’s great about Nintendo is its charmless styles that ages better than Mario’s moustache.
Super Mario World on the SNES is now more than 30 years old – and it’s a beautiful game. Breath of the Wild launched the same day as the Switch and remains one of the best looking games this generation, withBreath of the Wild 2set to replicate that very same art style five years on because of its timeless approach.
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Under the hood, there isn’t a lot of mechanics that justify a purchase. But the added brightness and OLED screen have made me question whether I will stick to the big TV or now opt for handheld mode in future. Something I never thought was possible upon reveal.
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