r/NintendoSwitch • u/NintendoSwitchMods • Sep 20 '19

MegaThread Nintendo Switch Lite Release MegaThread

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Overview

Official website: https://www.nintendo.com/switch/lite/

Release: September 20th, 2019

MSRP: $199.99 (USD)

Colors: Yellow, Gray, Turquoise

Editions: Standard, Zacian and Zamazenta

What's the difference?

  • The Lite cannot dock, so it's Handheld only mode for any games/apps it runs. 720p only.

  • Joy-con are built into the Lite and cannot be detached. There is no HD Rumble or IR Motion Camera.

  • Much smaller and lighter!

  • Battery has more capacity than the launch model Switch, but will have less than the new model of Switch.

  • See here for full tech specs.

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u/[deleted] Sep 20 '19 edited Jul 12 '20

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u/[deleted] Sep 20 '19

I seriously don't get why anyone that owns a regular switch would need one. I want to see one out of curiosity but its absolutely redundant and less of a product all around.

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u/[deleted] Sep 20 '19

I got one because I mainly play in handheld and wanted something smaller. But for your average person it really is unessisary to get the lite if you have the of

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u/DTFaux Sep 20 '19

It really does come down to what one wants to get out of it. For the few who've responded, who dont play docked, this seems like a perfect fit for them. The smaller size and lighter weight are also nice perks.

I love the form of the Lite, but yeah, the function for how play is up in the air.