
Nintendo NES Vintage
Score: 30/100
Nintendo Switch OLED
Score: 76/100Rankings

The Switch OLED Model upgrades the handheld experience with a vibrant OLED display, larger internal storage, and a sturdy kickstand while retaining the same performance as the original Switch.

The original Nintendo NES is an iconic 8-bit console with a massive library and classic controller design, ideal for retro enthusiasts. Its hardware is limited to low-resolution video, mono audio, and RF output, which may not suit modern setups.
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— | 9 hoursbest | |
0 GB | 4 GBbest | |
— | 7 inchesbest | |
— | 2,048 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3 kg | 1.361 kgbest |
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Performance(4) | ||
RAM (GB) | 0.000002 GB | 4 GB |
Processor | Ricoh 2A03 | NVIDIA Custom Tegra |
GPU | Ricoh 2C02 | NVIDIA Maxwell |
Maximum Output Resolution | 256x223 | 1080p |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3 kg | 1.3605 kg |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Output | false | true |

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Professional reviewers praise the NES for its vibrant graphics, extensive high-quality library, and comfortable controller, but criticize the ZIF cartridge mechanism and limited mono audio.
Everyday users love the NES for its nostalgia, iconic titles, and sturdy controllers, though they complain about unreliable cartridge contacts, yellowing plastic, and the Zapper's incompatibility with modern TVs.

“I love the nostalgia and the classic games - it's a collector's dream.”

“The cartridge contacts get flaky over time, which is frustrating.”

“The Zapper doesn't work with my flat-screen TV, so I can't play Duck Hunt.”




Professional reviewers lauded the OLED model as the best Switch to date, emphasizing its vibrant display, sturdy kickstand, and audio upgrades, while noting the disappointment of unchanged performance.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the OLED screen's brightness and color richness, the improved speakers, and the more stable kickstand, though some report occasional hardware defects and unchanged Joy-Con drift.