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Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 Edition

A entry-level pick in the game consoles line-up, with 1080p up front.

34/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
1080pNVIDIA Tegra X1+, 4-core ARM Cortex-A5764 GBHybrid (TV/Handheld/Tabletop)Splatoon 3 EditionBlue
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Why we rate it

  • Expandable storage
  • Handheld / portable mode
  • Dockable
  • No ray tracing
  • Below-average ram
Score profile

Where the Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 Edition wins and loses

Scored against the game consoles class
ComputeStorageVideoDesignConnectivity2930447474
Compute
29
Storage
30
Video output
44
Design
74
Connectivity
74
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Compute

CPUNVIDIA Tegra X1+, 4-core ARM Cortex-A57
RAM4 GB

Storage

Internal SSD64 GB
Expandable storageYes

Video output

Max resolution1080
Max refresh60 Hz

Design

Form factorHybrid (TV/Handheld/Tabletop)
Handheld / portable modeYes
DockableYes
Weight0.42 kg

Connectivity

Wireless controllersYes

Bundle

Controllers2
EditionSplatoon 3 Edition
ColourBlue
Head to head

Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 Edition vs Nintendo Nintendo Switch

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ComputeStorageVideoDesignConnectivity
Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 EditionNintendo Switch
 NintendoNintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 EditionThis pageNintendoNintendo Switch
Overall score34 /10034 /100
Max resolution10801080
SSD64 GBBetter32 GB
RAM4 GB4 GB
CPUNVIDIA Tegra X1+, 4-core ARM Cortex-A57NVIDIA Tegra X1, 4-core ARM Cortex-A57
Who it's for

Is the Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 Edition right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable game console for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need ray tracing, in which case a higher-tier game console is the better call.

Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 Edition worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 34/100 against other game consoles, a entry-level result where the class average is around 52.

What stands out on the Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 Edition?

Its expandable storage stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition?

The Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition scores 40/100 versus this one at 34/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.