The Switch is fantastic. It can be used as a home console by docking it and attaching it to your TV, or it can function as a portable gaming device by snapping its Joy-Con controllers onto its sides and holding it in your hands. It can quickly convert between these modes. Half of that is done by the Nintendo Switch Lite.
Design
The Switch Lite is a smaller, more portable version of the Switch that feels more like a toy than a gaming console. We fell in love with it the first time we held it, and we can’t wait to see what new games and experiences Nintendo has in store for its little Switch.
The Lite is a great tablet for people who want a sleek, color-coordinated device that doesn’t sacrifice performance. Its white buttons stand out and its matte finish is less likely to smudge.
The Switch Lite feels better manufactured than the Switch, despite being the smaller, less expensive Switch. With its detachable Joy-Cons and large tablet display, the original Switch has a lot of moving parts, and while holding it in handheld mode, you can feel them all jiggling a little. However, the Switch Lite feels more like a true handheld than a display with two controllers attached to the sides of it because it is one solid piece of plastic. ..
The Switch Lite is a more compact design that is easier to take with you on your everyday commute. When playing games on the subway, it feels less conspicuous and you are more likely to continue playing. ..
The Switch Lite is a handheld system that won’t be connected to a TV. While wireless controllers can be plugged into the Switch Lite for some tabletop multiplayer action, you’ll need to purchase a special stand to make that possible due to the system’s lack of a kickstand. Even so, we consider the Lite to be an ideal personal device in terms of size and comfort, whether we are using it at home to watch TV or on the go. ..
Nintendo Switch Lite review: Display
The Switch Lite is a handheld gaming console that uses the same customized Tegra X1 chip from Nvidia as the more expensive Switch. The screen’s maximum resolution is 720p, which isn’t amazing but suffices for such a small screen. There is no way to play in 1080p on the Switch Lite because it cannot be used with a dock. ..
The Lite version of the Nintendo Switch has a smaller screen size (5.5 inches) but does not appear to have any significant changes in terms of display quality. The display has 267 PPI, which is higher than the original Switch’s 236 PPI. This may give the Lite version a clearer appearance, but most people will not be able to notice a difference given how slight it is. ..
We noticed that the Lite’s screen has a more yellow appearance than the Switch’s screen. Some people might say that this is because the Lite’s screen was changed from a different supplier, and it may not be good for your eyes. ..
Features
The Switch Lite is a budget-friendly alternative to the more expensive Switch, but it lacks features that make it a better option. For example, the lack of a kickstand makes it difficult to play the console at an angle, and the lack of detachable Joy-Con controllers means that you can’t use motion controls in games like Skyrim.
The Nintendo Switch is a handheld console that can only be played on the go, which means that you’ll need to make sure that any games you buy, like Ring Fit Adventure, can be played on the system. Although there are a few games that aren’t supported, most fitness games will not work with the Switch unless you try to set them up on the tiny screen. While Joy-Cons could be used for games that require Rumble, the small screen size and setup difficulty make this less than ideal, so it’s best to think about not using the Switch in this manner. ..
The main problem with the Nintendo Switch Lite is that it is marketed as a cheaper alternative to the original Switch console, which has more features and functionality. This makes it difficult to categorize any of its drawbacks as such, as the market for the Lite is made up of people who would not use all of the features and functionality of the original console but still want to play games on a handheld device. Additionally, the target audience for the Lite is more fans of Gameboy and DS series than Wii fans. ..
The Nintendo Switch Lite is a cheaper, less powerful version of the Switch that still has most of the features of the full Switch. It has a smaller screen and less responsive touch screen, but it has a standard headphone jack and an SD card slot to expand the standard 32GB of memory. The Lite also has a gyroscope, accelerometer, and brightness sensor that will adjust the screen’s brightness based on your surroundings and allow you to use gyro controls in games like Breath of the Wild. ..
Performance
The Switch Lite doesn’t have a video output. This is a big deal for people who want to play games on their TV. For example, if you have a couch co-op game and want to watch it on your TV, you’ll need to use the Switch Lite. This isn’t a problem for someone like me who only ever uses the Switch in handheld mode. This obviously means that the Switch Lite is the first Switch model to never, well, switch. The USB Type-C port on your console can be used to charge it, but there is no way to successfully connect it to your TV.
The Switch Lite is a small device that supports a few select motion-based games. It can’t support unmounting the controllers, but you can work around this by pairing an additional set of regular Joy-Con controllers if you’d like. The Switch Lite has some great features that we didn’t mention before, like being able to share games with others and being able to stream games from your computer.
The Switch Lite is a smaller, more power-efficient alternative to the original Switch. It has an accelerometer and gyroscope, making it easier to aim in games like Breath of the Wild. Additionally, you can use a microSD card to expand the system’s storage by an additional 400GB. The Tegra X1 processor from Nvidia powers the Switch Lite.
The Switch Lite’s battery life is slightly better despite having a 20% smaller battery, even though the gaming performance appears to be the same on both consoles (Doom 2016 and Astral Chain were both played at a fairly stable 30 frames per second on both). Depending on the game, Nintendo claims that you should be able to get up to seven hours of playtime from a single charge, which is an improvement over the original Switch’s 6.5-hour battery life.
This is a comparison of the battery life of the Nintendo Switch with other devices. The Nintendo Switch has a longer battery life than most other devices. It can play for up to nine hours on a single charge.
Nintendo Switch Lite review: Battery Life
The battery life of the Switch Lite is not as good as that of the original Switch.
Pricing and Availability
Compared to the Nintendo Switch’s official retail price of $299.99/£259, the Nintendo Switch Lite costs $199/£199.99. However, since the Lite model is incompatible with the normal console dock, all you get for that price is a console. Other advantages include the Lite version’s more appealing color palette, which includes shades of yellow, turquoise, grey, blue, and coral pink. Additionally, there are Special Edition versions available, such as the “Zacian and Zamazenta Edition” (opens in new tab), but these are typically limited editions, so you’ll need to act quickly to buy one when it’s on the shelf or pay a pretty penny to buy one used.
Nintendo Switch Lite is a new console that was released in 2019 that has been affected by the silicon shortage. It is available online and has been less affected than the full-fat Switch console. If you were looking for a new console in time for Christmas, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding one.
Nintendo Switch Lite review: Conclusion
The Nintendo Switch Lite is a smaller, lighter device that has a significantly better feel than the original Nintendo Switch. It is less awkward to transport, requires less elbow room during commutes, and fits in your hands more snugly when it comes to portable gaming. Although it isn’t quite as comfortable as the 3DS, it offers the same performance as the Switch.
