The Nintendo Switch OLED has arrived, and as with previous versions of the system, battery life on these consoles in handheld mode is painfully poor.
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Nintendoofficial liststhat the OLED's battery life can last between 4.5 and 9 hours, depending on the game. More demanding titles such asThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildInSuper Mario Odysseecould be played for 4-5 hours, while small indie games or using the game in standby could allow the system to survive longer.
This battery life is a step up from the original Switch's 2-5 hour battery life that owners faced in 2017. The increase in battery life is also a slight improvement over the Switch Lite's 3-7 hours, but still feels subpar. the grand scheme of things.
All things considered, there's still an improvement here, however small, and considering the price of the OLED system is $50 more than the original, you could argue that the purchase is still worth it despite all the benefits of the system.
However, if you plan on taking a long flight or traveling in the future, make sure you bring an external battery to keep your OLED system charged throughout the trip.
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