Nintendo’s premium Switch OLED console is at its lowest price of $289.99 again
Expectations may be high for an often-rumored Nintendo Switch 2, but until Nintendo announces something new, the best option around remains the Switch OLED. Since it’s been such a big year for Nintendo games, there’s really no shame in getting a Switch so late into the console’s lengthy lifecycle, and you can do so with some very good deals.
The Nintendo Switch OLED model with either white or neon red and blue Joy-Con controllers is on sale once again for its lowest price of $289.99 ($60 off) at Monoprice. The OLED model is the best Switch for those who spend a lot of their game time in handheld mode since its seven-inch OLED display is a little larger than the standard model and offers much better picture and color quality (yes, even at 720p). It also sports a kickstand that’s actually usable and a dock with an ethernet port. In a nutshell, if you want the best-looking handheld experience for Super Mario Bros. Wonder or Tears of the Kingdom, the OLED is the one you want.
This deal may be a little bit niche, but if you want to get into podcasting or livestreaming, there are tons of options out there for a quality microphone that uses the traditional XLR connection. If you go that route, check out the Elgato Wave XLR, a USB audio interface that’s dead simple to use and is currently on sale for $129.99 ($30 off) at Amazon.
Part of what makes the Wave so good is that it can handle popular mics like the Shure SM7B, which is notorious for its low signal, without the need for an additional preamp — you just plug a mic like that in and get solid audio levels without much fuss. It’s part of the reason our very own Tom Warren uses that exact combo on his desk for calls and his guest spots on The Vergecast. The Wave also handles quite easily, with its large physical dial doubling for use as your headphone volume and mix control between your PC and mic.
Expectations may be high for an often-rumored Nintendo Switch 2, but until Nintendo announces something new, the best option around remains the Switch OLED. Since it’s been such a big year for Nintendo games, there’s really no shame in getting a Switch so late into the console’s lengthy lifecycle, and…
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