Nintendo has announced the Switch Lite, A new revision of the Switch designed for portable play. It will launch worldwide on September 20 at a suggested retail price of $199.99 and will be available in three colors. A Pokemon Sword and Shield variant will be available on November 8 for the same price, you can also purchase a screen protector or carrying case separately.
The Switch Lite differs a bit from the normal model but still retains much of the same features, here are a few notable examples.
- Longer Battery Life (About 3-7 hours)
- Handheld mode only, can only play games that support it
- No detectable controllers (Joy-cons can still be used, sold separately)
- Still supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC and built-in gyro controls
- Won’t play on TV or include the dock
- D-Pad replaces the original 4 directional buttons
- No HD Rumble or IR Camera
- Transferring content from one Switch to another will be implemented
- Auto Brightness is no longer an option, but can still be adjusted manually
- 5.5 inch screen, still outputs at 720p
- Motion Controls will require a seperate joy-con for games such as 1-2 Switch
- No Labo Support
Are you excited for Nintendo Switch Lite? Do you think you’re gonna pick it up at launch? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
