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[LakeOf9]

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"[The Switch OLED] definitely showed people that the fidelity of an OLED screen is just generally higher," Coomer said, adding that the Valve offices are littered with Switch OLED units. "It's just a great product from Nintendo that makes a ton of customers around the world super happy."

Washington Post

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Saw this posted on a different forum, stole it from there. Anyway yes Switch OLED was the first OLED handheld where I felt the OLED benefitted the experience (I had a Vita OLED too but the mura effect on the screen really killed it for me) so I can see it.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

 

[tkscz]

I was thinking of the Vita's OLED screen coming first but that model didn't sale as well as the LCD model while the Switch OLED took off. Plus OLED tech has gotten better since.

 

[Tams]

Thank Xbox!

 

[Happosai]

A fair post. There's some competitor edge in there but decent that they gave a nod to OLED Switch. Gotta have both.

 

[64gigabyteram]

Well no shit. Nintendo is the reason there is a market for handhelds to begin with. Sony had been doing oled on handhelds since the Vita.

Good refresh though. Makes me excited for what tech they will pack into Deck 2

 

[LiquidMetal14]

This refresh will keep me tidy until they release the new one. After this one I won't be buy another one until the next one comes out.

 

[Tams]

since the Vita

*For one handheld that they then dropped the OLED in the update.**

**Which to be fair, was fair given OLEDs where much more prone to burn-in back then. Still a problem these days though.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Well no shit. Nintendo is the reason there is a market for handhelds to begin with. Sony had been doing oled on handhelds since the Vita.

Good refresh though. Makes me excited for what tech they will pack into Deck 2

You misspelled Tetris. The GOAT pack-in game for a handheld... and the GOAT overall.

 

[64gigabyteram]

You misspelled Tetris. The GOAT pack-in game for a handheld... and the GOAT overall.

Tetris is best played as a competitive game against 2 of your friends in my opinion. I like the modern vs types like 99 and Puyo Tetris more. That being said, the fact it managed to reinvent itself and stay relevant and beloved 30 years after the fact is a testament to how fun the game is

 

[64gigabyteram]

 

[Dacvak]

Makes sense. The OLED screen on the Switch is gorgeous, even at 720p. Makes such a huge difference compared to LCD. I’m really hoping the rumors of the Switch 2 not having an OLED panel aren’t true…

 

[Gaiff]

Coomer said, adding that the Valve offices are littered with Switch OLED units.

 

[Dr.D00p]

. I’m really hoping the rumors of the Switch 2 not having an OLED panel aren’t true…

Haha...how do you think Nintendo will get you to double dip on another Switch 2, a few years after launch, without an OLED screen...

 

[FearlessBelgian]

Makes sense. The OLED screen on the Switch is gorgeous, even at 720p. Makes such a huge difference compared to LCD. I'm really hoping the rumors of the Switch 2 not having an OLED panel aren't true...

Knowing Nintendo, they certainly want to earn every penny they can on every console... And they're the kind of people who make special edition consoles, because they know that their customers buy their console several times over thanks to these special editions...

 

[Mr Moose]

Poor Vita.

 

[Sleepwalker]

Well no shit. Nintendo is the reason there is a market for handhelds to begin with. Sony had been doing oled on handhelds since the Vita.

Good refresh though. Makes me excited for what tech they will pack into Deck 2

Sony didnt even put an OLED on their portal thingy, sucks.

 

[ADiTAR]

Nintendo isn't really competing with Valve, and I don't think Valve is competing with Nintendo. I think most people who love games will have both of these. And if it had the separate joy-con I might have thought about it.

 

[Magic Carpet]

Yep traded in the launch switch for the OLED its gorgeous. But now it just stays in yhe dock.
Would trade in Deck for that OLED if Gamestop would trade but they dont.

 

[Marvel14]

View: https://x.com/GenePark/status/1722676035328573716?s=20

Washington Post

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Saw this posted on a different forum, stole it from there. Anyway yes Switch OLED was the first OLED handheld where I felt the OLED benefitted the experience (I had a Vita OLED too but the mura effect on the screen really killed it for me) so I can see it.

Will Switch 2 have an OLED screen as standard? Evidence suggests not unfortunately.

 

[ArtHands]

Sony didnt even put an OLED on their portal thingy, sucks.

Making room for a refresh OLED model to get you to double dip

 

[Ribi]

lol Valve trying to butter up nintendo meanwhile the vita exists

 

[64gigabyteram]

meanwhile the vita exists

i mean, barely, but yeah lol

 

[March Climber]

lol Valve trying to butter up nintendo meanwhile the vita exists

I'm not sure the Steam Deck would even exist without the Switch existing first.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

You got to give it up to the OG PlayStation Peter.

I have to continually shower valve for their efforts here. They were not really asked to even produce a handheld, or at least there wasn't a big loud proponent putting that pressure on them. Not only did they release a competent handheld, but they made it very affordable and expanded the PC market. They tapped into a sector which works in other countries like Japan. And you are opening up this PC market of thousands of games plus emulation plus whatever else you want to do and treat it like a computer.

Whatever the steam deck is doing, it was probably the dream of valve for other devices like steam machines.

PlayStation pita would only dream of doing something like this and Nintendo are a joke compared to what this beauty does.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Can the Switch 2 please then release at launch with an OLED model - rather than unnecessarily release it 3-4 years after launch?

Better for battery, better for accurate colour, true HDR and overall visuals.

 

[Hudo]

Miyamoto's playing F-Zero GX on his Steam Deck as we speak.

 

[Ribi]

I'm not sure the Steam Deck would even exist without the Switch existing first.

Ye but we talking about oled. The vita had OLED before it was cool. Nintendont didn't even get one until over half the lifespan

 

[March Climber]

Ye but we talking about oled. The vita had OLED before it was cool. Nintendont didn't even get one until over half the lifespan

Because ever since the Wii, Nintendo has made very careful moves when it comes to the costs of console manufacturing. It’s part of the reason why they’ve been behind graphically. It’s also the reason the Wii U controller and the 3DS had the screens that they did.

I’m sure they were well aware of the OLED potential on portable screens but they most likely waited until the time was right for them to make a profit from it. If anything you should be more upset at Valve because they are paying attention to Nintendo and only Nintendo.

 

[Deerock71]

Well no shit. Nintendo is the reason there is a market for handhelds to begin with. Sony had been doing oled on handhelds since the [REDACTED].

Good refresh though. Makes me excited for what tech they will pack into Deck 2

According to Sony this was never a thing.

 

[Ribi]

Because ever since the Wii, Nintendo has made very careful moves when it comes to the costs of console manufacturing. It’s part of the reason why they’ve been behind graphically. It’s also the reason the Wii U controller and the 3DS had the screens that they did.

I’m sure they were well aware of the OLED potential on portable screens but they most likely waited until the time was right for them to make a profit from it. If anything you should be more upset at Valve because they are paying attention to Nintendo and only Nintendo.

That is what I'm upset about. Seems like a pat on the back for no reason

 

[March Climber]

That is what I'm upset about. Seems like a pat on the back for no reason

It’s not for no reason though. My point about them only paying attention to Nintendo is the fact that they weren’t bringing up why Sony and Sega failed, to let the audience know that they won’t make the same mistakes if they ever decide to veer away from Nintendo’s playbook.

 

[Azelover]

Nintendo is the reason there is a market for handhelds.

 

[Codes 208]

According to Sony this was never a thing.

It and it’s overpriced proprietary memory were swept under the rug alongside the wii u where they belong.

Hence why we need a psp3 and not a vita 2 (im partly joking of course)

 

[Deerock71]

It and it’s overpriced proprietary memory were swept under the rug alongside the [REDACTED] where they belong.

Hence why we need a psp3 and not a [REDACTED] 2 (im partly joking of course)

Oops. Now Nintendo's chiming in on another thing which never existed.

 

[Skifi28]

Thank Xbox!

I see what you did there.

 

[HerjansEagleFeeder]

...is the reason for ...expanding the market

brilliant.

 

[Codes 208]

Oops. Now Nintendo's chiming in on another thing which never existed.

[REDACTED]

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

Nintendo is the reason gaming in general thrives.

 

[Musashipan]

Nintendo buying Valve?

 

[Investor9872]

Makes sense. The OLED screen on the Switch is gorgeous, even at 720p. Makes such a huge difference compared to LCD. I’m really hoping the rumors of the Switch 2 not having an OLED panel aren’t true…

If the Switch 2 ships without OLED, I'll just wait until it ships with one. The Steam Deck OLED is going to show everyone how OLED should be the norm on all handheld gaming devices if the Nintendo Switch OLED hasn't already!

 

[Dacvak]

If the Switch 2 ships without OLED, I'll just wait until it ships with one. The Steam Deck OLED is going to show everyone how OLED should be the norm on all handheld gaming devices if the Nintendo Switch OLED hasn't already!

There are a few decent LCDs out there. Most notably, the screen on the Analogue Pocket is just incredible (though that’s partially due to its pixel density). But still, nothing compares to an OLED. I’m a total convert at this point. I’ll be pissed if Nintendo doesn’t ship with one.

 

[alucard0712_rus]

Not just OLED, is that 720-800p is enough for a handheld for various reasons.

 

[ArtHands]

Yah its great Valve is learning what makes Nintendo's handheld so successful to apply to their own handheld.

 

[SmokedMeat]

Don’t worry Vita, I haven’t forgotten you were the first to do it.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Everyone should just admit Nintendo is the reason for ________ in gaming

 

[AJUMP23]

So my comment was right they did copy Nintendo.

 

[mhirano]

The Steam Deck OLED is PS Vita’s bastard son

 

[poppabk]

Don’t worry Vita, I haven’t forgotten you were the first to do it.

The Vita proved there wasn't a market for an OLED handheld. Then the switch showed it actually wasn't the OLED screen it was the vita part of the package.

 

[MrTroubleMaker]

lol no, its do to phones