gaming Nintendo Switch Lite

[joanro 247]

So it was finally, officially announced.

https://www.cnet.com/news/nintendo-switch-lite-is-smaller-cheaper-and-handheld-only/

I have been on the fence for a while about getting a Switch and I think this may do it for me. What about y'all? Is any one else planning to buy one?

[Will Guide 21,325]

No rumble, it's too small to use with Nintendo Labo VR Goggles. and the biggest deal-breaker is it being unable to play it on the TV.

So sorry but I'm sticking with the original Switch that can actually Switch be TV and Handheld.

Still, good offer for those who use handheld all the time anyway.

[Usager 431]

You have a huge limitation for some games. Pass.

Good option for people that only uses portable mode

[Mini 451]

it's a good way to more affordably play switch games

[PoisonClaw 8,153]

As someone who plays with their Switch in Handheld Mode majority of the time, I can certainly see the appeal, especially since it's $100 cheaper and seems to be a bit more portable. 

[Troblems 5,609]

I love when barriers to entry are lowered. It has fewer moving parts, so (presumably) is harder to break. It's also more straightforward, so great for younger children. Obviously at a certain age, kids will be like cool, I want the better one, and that's fine, but if I had kids, I wouldn't want really young ones messing up my Switch. 200 bucks isn't not a lot of money to shell out for a console, and I think this is just fantastic. I do see downsides to it though.

I have several joycons, because of the dreaded joycon drift. When that starts to happen, I can just send them into Nintendo. This is a known issue with the joycon itself. I treat my products very nicely, and with my most recent set, it hasn't happened, but with my first set, it's just the way they are. Hopefully the new Switches are built better, but if they aren't if drift happens, you're going to need to send the whole system, and not just a single joycon, because your system is going to be unplayable, unless you can pair another set, which it was sort of hinted at that you could. However, that would sort of be defeating the purpose.

It may have a better battery life though?

[Brony Number 42 9,935]

I'd rather have the better model. Wait for used prices to come down.

[Bright Honor 2,406]

May pre order the gray color.

[SparklingSwirls 21,261]

I can't have a TV where I live anyways, so if I were to get a Switch I would get this one. And I like that bright teal color

Most likely won't get it though, cause I need to save money and stuff . But I'll think about it.

Edited July 10, 2019 by SparklingSwirls

[Shigaraki 270]

nah l already own a switch.

good price anyways for people who don't own one. clap clap

Edited July 10, 2019 by KingMorgana

[Cash In 21,536]

I already own the standard Switch, but I do think this is a decent alternative for those who need other options.

[Bright Honor 2,406]

Should be great for its target audience or for someone who wants to buy their spouse one.

[Envy 6,000]

It's a Switch that...doesn't switch.

I get they did something similar with 3DS -> 2DS, where the feature of the 3DS was taken away for the release of the 2DS... But 3D was the very definition of a gimmick. Removing it pretty much removed nothing of value. The feature of the Switch to be able to be played handheld or console is an actual significant feature.

As long as the branding of the Switch remains as the Switch and not an either or kind of deal I'm okay with this. But I kind of worry, since there was that rumor of a Switch Pro. Will the Switch Pro be the reverse and be a TV console only Switch? Is this the future of the Switch brand? The ability to be able to switch is the best feature of the system. I hope they don't downplay that like they did 3D... because I mean 3D was just a gimmick, whereas this is actually something of value.

[SaburoDaimando 1,196]

I'm probably not gonna get it.  But I think the idea is rather nice for anyone who wants to just play the Switch games on the go, but at a cheaper price.

[Megas 27,069]

It's good for those who mainly want it on the go, especially with the $200. That said, the ability to be a home console and handheld was kind of the selling point so it isn't for me

[Castle Bleck 19,167]

Was planning to get a basic Switch very soon, but now I'm considering just waiting for this one instead.

Edited July 11, 2019 by Anti-Villain

[CheeryFox 23,811]

I don't buy lite versions unless the cost is ridiculous. 

[Magic Note 2,738]

I don't see much use out of the Switch Lite so I'm not going to get it. Now, I know some of my family members with kids will get it because it's only $200 and it's portable.

[OctoVeemo20 2]

Ehhhhh...

I see no chance of this thing seeing any success because it lacks way too many cool, good features to even give a care about, and even with the target audience...

If you're too poor to afford the Switch, honestly? You don't deserve this. Hard miss.

[Angle Alastor 3,805]

I’m thinking about getting it less clutter and more room for your computer desk :3 

[Sasoriman 128]

It's perfect for games on the go, that's for sure. There's just the minor thing of paying $20 for a terrible online service and the fact that the it has a limited capacity of 32GB and so you'd need a separate MicroSD card so you can pack in more games if you're buying from the Eshop.

I had to buy another one because I broke the one I got one Christmas - got really frustrated with Smash Ultimate, banged it against my knee, and cracked the screen. 

[Cash In 21,536]

I still have the original Switch, but I think the Switch Lite is solid as a cheaper alternative. If you're a handheld enthusiast, it's even better. The only problem is if you ended up being unlucky enough to get drift on the control sticks.

[Longhaul 6,470]

I've had one for a couple of years now, and it's held up remarkably well.