# I used the Switch 2 and Switch OLED side by side for a week — here’s what surprised me

> The Nintendo Switch 2 is the fastest-selling console of all time—imagine waking up to that headline and kicking yourself for not getting one. But is it all hype?

- **Source:** [Laptopmag](https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo/switch-2-vs-switch-oled-surprises?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a312a9f63a0fcbb0f772c52)
- **Published:** 2026-06-16
- **Category:** Laptops
- **Tags:** #nintendo-switch #nintendo #oled #side #hype #surprised #advantages #buying
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