Where to buy Nintendo Switch OLED in UK and US this March

Lots of gamers out there are still itching to get their hands on the latest version of Nintendo’s console, the Switch OLED.

Since its release in October 2021, there have been lots of stock issues -but we know where to buy the Nintendo Switch OLED in the UK and US.

• Nintendo Switch OLED (White), Very –
• Nintendo Switch OLED (White) Walmart –

And as you can read in our Gaming Editor’s Nintendo Switch OLED review, the latest version of the console is an impressive development.

The original Nintendo Switch is an indisputably brilliant console, but this new model boasts a bigger, superior screen and is better set up for online gameplay.

Over the five months since it was launched on the market, we’ve seen lots of availability issues online – and at any one time, there’s generally only a handful of retailers who have it in stock in both the UK and US.

Scroll down to find out more about where to buy the Nintendo Switch OLED.

For the best offers on the older version of the console, head to our pick of the best Nintendo Switch deals this month.

Where to buy the Nintendo Switch OLED

We’ve been keeping a close eye on all the major retailers, and keeping the list below updated.

Read on to check Nintendo Switch OLED availability in both the UK and US.

Where to buy the Nintendo Switch OLED in the UK

We’re seeing wavering levels of availability for the Nintendo Switch OLED across all the major UK retailers.

Here’s where it’s currently available to buy, starting at £309.99:

• Amazon, £349 from third party –
• Argos, £309 –
• Currys PC World, £309 –
• GAME – (out of stock)
• Smyths Toys £304.99 –
• Very, £309 –

Where to buy the Nintendo Switch OLED in the US

In the U.S., we’re unfortunately seeing far great stock issues, with next to no retailers offering the console right now.

Walmart is your best choice right now.

• Amazon US – (from $393, third-party)
• B&H – (out of stock)
• BestBuy – (out of stock)
• GameStop – (out of stock)
• Target, $349 –
• Walmart, $349 –

If you’re interested in the OLED Switch, we’d recommend buying as soon as possible.

Ongoing issues with PS5 stock and Xbox Series X stock have proved that there’s huge demand for games consoles right now.

Best Nintendo Switch OLED UK deal: Save £17.98 on the Mario Kart 8/SanDisk 256GB card bundle

Interestingly, the Nintendo Switch OLED is only available in bundle deals right now at Currys – and while we’re not seeing huge savings, if you’re also on the hunt for new games and extra storage for your console, this is a good way to go.

You’ll also find bundle deals available with .

• Nintendo Switch OLED (White), Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Sandisk 256GB Memory card bundle, £369 (save £17.98) –

What’s the difference between the Nintendo Switch and the Switch OLED?

As the name suggests, the chief difference between the two Nintendo models is the OLED screen that’s being introduced.

OLED (organic light-emitting diode) technology is something you’ll mostly find in high-end televisions and flagship smartphones.

Rather than rely on an LCD backlight, these cutting-edge displays each feature pixels of light that are self-illuminating. You can check out our OLED explainer for more.

In the new Switch, this will offer a far superior visual experience for gameplay.

When was the Nintendo Switch OLED released?

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The new version of the Nintendo Switch is now available to buy – it was released on Friday October 8 2021.

For those gamers out there who pre-ordered, that was also the earliest dispatch date.

For an in-depth look at what to expect from this device, head to our Nintendo Switch release date explainer.

What is the Nintendo Switch OLED?

The Nintendo Switch OLED is an updated version of the original console, which was released back in 2017.

While the internet has been buzzing with rumours of a whole new console – the Nintendo Switch Pro – getting released in 2021, this is a somewhat softer proposition.

The OLED model of the Switch isn’t a huge evolutionary leap for Nintendo – but there are some significant differences between the old and new models.

Read on to find out more about the Nintendo Switch OLED’s features and specs, and how it differs to the original Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo Switch OLED price

The Nintendo Switch OLED costs $349.99 in the US and £309.99 in the UK, although retailer prices may vary.

The older-generation Switch, by contrast, across most retailers – the question is: how much cheaper will it get when the OLED version comes out?

Nintendo Switch OLED specs

The new Nintendo Switch has screen that’s larger than its predecessor, measuring 7 inches inches across and with a 1280 x 720 pixel resolution.

There’s also a wired LAN port for much better online play, something that we think is going to bring a huge chance with it.

Plus, the Nintendo Switch OLED offers 64GB of storage: that’s double that of the original Switch.

There are all-new white Joy-Con controllers on the way too (for new exclusively available with the new Switch), plus a new kickstand for tabletop gaming.

Will the Nintendo Switch OLED be on sale for Black Friday?

We know plenty of gamers out there would love to see the new Switch include in the late-November sales madness of Black Friday – but being honest, that’s unlikely.

However, bargain-hunters can take consolation in the fact that the old Switch will likely see its price reduced when Black Friday comes around.

And if not, we’ll almost definitely see bundle prices on the non-OLED Switch and games brought down in cost.

Bookmark our Nintendo Switch Black Friday page to keep abreast of the best offers on the older console.

 

For more than just where to buy the Nintendo Switch OLED, head to our PS5 stock page.

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