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Nintendo Switch OLED: Is it all it is cracked up to be?

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Alex takes a look at the new Nintendo Switch OLED

Nintendo has got something new out but is it all its cracked up to be, or not much of an update of previous consoles? Newsround's Alex took a look ...

Before its release, Nintendo promised that the Switch OLED would have a bigger, better screen and other improvements to the Switch series.

It's now out, but is it much different to the previous version?

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A look at the white version of the Nintendo Switch OLED

Nintendo Switch OLED: What are its new features?

The OLED (organic light-emitting diode) technology means gamers get a screen they can see clearly from different angles with better picture quality and stronger colours.

The Switch OLED's display is also slightly bigger than the original Switch's 6.2" ( 15.7cm) screen, at 7 inches (17.7cm)

But the whole console is still roughly the same size as the older Switch, even with its bigger screen.

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The new stand in with the Switch OLED in two player mode

The back stand has also had a makeover to make it more stable and provide people with more options and angles to play.

Nintendo says the new Switch has "enhanced audio", and a port for connecting to the internet, plus 64GB storage.

When will the Nintendo Switch OLED be released?

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The new version of the Switch was released on 8 October.

So far the new console is getting a mixed reception online, with some people excited for the new features, and other people saying it is too similar to the previous Switch console, and a bit "underwhelming".

Let us know what you think about the new console in the comments below.