Nintendo Switch 2 is the newest console, but the Switch OLED has not stopped being a great gift. For the right person, it is still one of the best value consoles you can buy. Here is our honest take.
Why the Switch OLED is still a great gift
- A beautiful screen: the 7-inch OLED display has deep blacks and vivid colour.
- A huge library: years of Switch games, many of them family classics.
- Lower price: our painted editions start at AED 1,750, below our Switch 2 editions.
- Bright colours: our Switch OLED range includes colours, such as neon pink and purple, that our Switch 2 range does not.
When to choose Switch 2 instead
- They want to play new Switch 2 exclusive games.
- They want the larger screen and more power.
- The gift needs to last as many years as possible.
See our Switch 2 editions from AED 2,199, and compare in Switch 2 vs Switch OLED.
Who the Switch OLED suits best
- Younger children getting their first console.
- A second console for a sibling.
- Anyone who loves a particular colour, such as neon pink.
- Gamers who mostly play handheld.
Our Switch OLED editions
- Neon Pink, Neon Purple, Neon Yellow and Neon Orange.
- Black Matte and Camo.
- Green Thunder, Stonefuze and The Mechanic.
Each costs AED 1,750, with painted Joy-Con. See the Switch OLED collection.
Our verdict
Yes, the Switch OLED is still a great Christmas gift in 2026, especially for younger players, handheld fans and anyone who wants a bright colour at a lower price. For the newest games, choose Switch 2.
Order in time for Christmas
Orders are usually processed within 24 hours and shipped worldwide with Aramex or FedEx. Most orders arrive within 5 to 7 business days of dispatch, and international orders can take longer while they clear customs. For Christmas delivery, order early and check our Shipping Policy.
