Nintendo released the Switch back in 2017.
It offered a unique mix of portable gaming as well as a powerful console you can hook into a big screen. You can take it with you for gaming on the go with its Handheld Mode. You can separate its screen and controller (Tabletop Mode) for a more hands-off experience. Alternatively, you can also link it into your TV for that ultra-wide gaming.
This flexibility made the Switch popular to both kids and grown-ups alike.
Nintendo Switch Lite
This September, they unveiled the Switch Lite. Performance-wise, the two are no different at all. It has a slightly smaller screen size, but is hardly noticeable. The Lite’s main selling point is its cheaper price while still offering most of what the Switch provides. What if you want to get a Nintendo Switch but do not know which to choose?
Here are some things you need to consider before choosing either the Switch or Switch Lite.
A Lighter Alternative
The Switch Lite is a bit smaller and lighter than the original – in more ways than one.
Aside from being cheaper ($199 compared to Switch’s $299), the Lite is also physically lighter to carry around. It does not have a dock, kickstand,or any of the cables that come with the Switch. In exchange for the lack of accessories, TV mode and Desktop Mode are not available for the Lite.
The Lite functions exactly like the Switch’s Handheld Mode. Since it is solely for portable gaming, it has a longer battery life. One can easily get over 7 hours of gameplay in one charge. Be aware however that not all Switch games are compatible to the Lite. Only those that support Handheld Mode can run on it. This means you have to do some research on games you want to play before purchasing.
This is a really interesting comparisons. In my opinion, nintendo switch is the way to go if you really want the originals. Anyways, thank you for this!
The lite from the review seems better to me from being lighter to being portable and the money is a lot cheaper too. It is a lot better.
I love playing Nintendo and it’s quite interesting to me. The switch lite looks nice too from its look. Thanks for sharing
The Lite looks similar to the Playstation Vita, if only for the physical shape. The limited availability of games what one can play on it is kind of disappointing though. I’d rather go for the original Switch than purchase the Lite.
I don’t like the switch lite because its screen is a little smaller..the cheaper price doesn’t matter to me
Interesting, linking it into your TV for that ultra-wide gaming; this give a very good gaming experience. the Lite for me is better because is cheaper and lighter. Can carry about easily.
Nintendo has taken the gaming industry in a unique way. I think if asked, I would go with Nintendo.
When you speak of games, you speak Nintendo language. That sounds funny right?, but its just the good truth. The switch lite looks interesting. Thanks for this update post.
Nintendo is here to stay and I love it better than others. The review here is very helpful for those that will want to get the lit.
Even I’m old fashioned and I like the classic Nintendo that gets plugged to the tv, the Nintendo switch lite sounds like a perfect gift for my nices. And I can always give it a try.
If I am to choose, I will surely get nintendo. A popular one in my early age and it’s still here, so durability for me is so great.
The Switch Lite is truly portable compared to the Switch. The cheaper price is also very much welcome 🙂
Personally I don’t like the fact that the Switch Lite lacks the docking option. I guess it’s the Switch for me!
Both the Switch and Switch Lite are great devices from Nintendo. Even though the Lite lacks some of the features that comes with the Switch, it is a fair trade off given the lower price.
I’m impressed that the Switch Lite is just as capable as the Switch when it comes to performance. That was a smart move from Nintendo.
I rely on TV and Desktop mode a lot. The Switch Lite just wouldn’t cut it for me.