Expert Pick #06
Nintendo Switch — OLED Model.
The original Switch with a 7-inch OLED — an affordable companion to the Switch 2.
The Verdict.
8.4/ 10
Gavler Meta-Score
“Still lovely, and now a value buy beneath the Switch 2. A great pick for kids or as a second handheld for the huge Switch back catalog.”
The Gavler Verdict
Precision Engineering
Technical Specifications
Display7" OLED, 720p
Storage64GB
ModesHandheld / Tabletop / TV
The Scoreboard
Expert Consensus87%
Community Rating90%
A long-beloved hybrid; the OLED screen and library keep it relevant as the budget Nintendo option.
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