Nintendo Switch OLED Is Now on Sale at Its Lowest Price Yet
According to price tracking systems , this Nintendo Switch OLED console (International Model) is on sale on Woot for $249.95. That’s the lowest price we’ve ever seen (to our knowledge), and $50 above the usual minimum sale prices.
The Amazon listing is still $349, making this an enticing offer, especially if you’re already a Prime member , as you’ll get free standard shipping (otherwise, shipping is $6). This unit doesn’t include a manufacturer’s warranty, but it does come with a 90-day limited warranty from Woot . It also won’t ship to Alaska, Hawaii, APO/FPO boxes, or PO boxes. As for the console, it’s fully compatible with all Nintendo Switch games and accessories.
This OLED model has the same basic features as the US version, but includes some improvements over the original Switch. (For more details, check out PCMag’s in-depth Nintendo Switch OLED review .) Its biggest improvement is a larger, brighter seven-inch OLED screen, which makes handheld gaming look and feel noticeably better. Its vibrant colors and sharp contrast reportedly make even older games look better. Storage has doubled to 64GB; the kickstand on the back is now actually usable (wide, adjustable, and stable); and the speakers are surprisingly powerful for a handheld . When docked, it supports wired LAN via the dock’s Ethernet port, which is useful if your Wi-Fi isn’t the most reliable (though you’ll need to provide your own LAN cable ). The dock, Joy-Con, handle, wrist straps, HDMI cable, and US power adapter are included, so you won’t have to hunt around for extra accessories.
That said, there are a few trade-offs that come with that price cut. You’re getting the international model without Nintendo’s standard warranty , so if a long-term warranty is important to you, this might not be the ideal option. Plus, you’ll need to manage expectations around things like internal storage – 64GB fills up quickly with digital games, so an SD card is practically a necessity. But for most people, especially those who just want a better screen and don’t care about a warranty they may never use, this deal makes sense. Still, if you’re eyeing the next big thing, the Nintendo Switch 2 is worth the upgrade – but there’s no rush, says our Associate Tech Editor.