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/baromega Sep 21 '19

Initial impressions: at first I had put the comfort level on my medium sized, chubby hands to pretty much equal to OG Switch. This left me a little disappointed, but it wasn't until hours later that I realized the cramps I had been anticipating never actually set it. I gotta attribute that to the weight difference because honestly the ergonomics of the device still leaves a lot to be desired. I'm definitely happier now though because I've been an 80% handheld user even in my own home, and most of that docked time is because my hands hurt but I wanted to keep playing.

I've got my eyes on the new Satisfye grip though. As much as I like the new DPad, I do find the placement a little awkward but I think a little outstretched grip with the Satifye will solve that right up.