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The Switch Lite also comes in turquoise, gray and yellow models – shaking up the gray and neon Switch models we've been eyeballing for the past two years.

GSWITCH LITE TV

The Switch Lite isn't meant to connect to a TV – and while we tested it out with our own HDMI cable anyway, the console simply doesn't support the feature. All you get in the box is the device itself and a charger – simple.

GSWITCH LITE BLUETOOTH

Arguably a bit too thin, as we sometimes found our fingers slipping off them.īoth models also allow for wireless connectivity, Bluetooth (though not for wireless headphones) and the use of MicroSD cards to increase the 32GB of internal storage, so you aren't really losing out on many features aside from docked mode – which means no playing on the TV.ĭue to the Switch Lite only being a handheld device, the console doesn't come with a dock, HDMI cable or kickstand. However, the L and R buttons are a bit thinner than on the original Switch. The ZL and ZR triggers feel the perfect size and help cement that snug fit. The D-Pad replacement feels natural, like it's always been there – and is certainly more suited to handheld play.

GSWITCH LITE PLUS

While you can connect up to four separate Joy-Cons wirelessly, you won't get an additional pair out of the box with the Lite.ĭespite the controllers being fixed, they offer mostly the same buttons as the original Switch – except the left, right, up, down buttons, which have been replaced by a D-Pad, or Plus Control Pad, as Nintendo calls it. In addition, the Switch Lite comes with integrated controls rather than Joy-Cons.

However, it is still quite wide, and doesn't feel quite as comfortable as, say, the 3DS did. By contrast, the Lite is considerably more portable, and fits snugly in your hands.

GSWITCH LITE PORTABLE

Due to its smaller size, it's more portable and convenient to use on-the-go than the original Switch: you need less elbow room, and it could probably fit in quite a large pocket.Īs someone with small hands, this writer is aware that the original Switch can be uncomfortable to use in handheld mode while relatively compact, it's still large by handheld standards. It's a small issue, but slightly odd for onlookers on a morning commute.īut where the Switch Lite truly shines is that it feels more comfortable as a handheld device. We found ourselves having to hold the console closer to our face to read some text. However, the trade-off is that it can sometimes be difficult to read small in-game writing on the smaller screen. In other words, it's a smaller screen than the original Switch's 6.2 inches, but with the same resolution – so you're not losing anything in terms of picture quality. In fact, this gives the Switch Lite a pixel density of 267 pixels per inch (ppi), a bit sharper than the original Switch's 236 ppi. This means the device comes with a smaller LCD touch screen too, measuring just 5.5 inches but still providing 1280 x 720 pixels. The Switch Lite measures 91.1mm x 208mm x 13.9mm and weighs 275g, compared to the 102mm x 239mm x 13.9mm dimensions and 297g weight of the original Switch. Therefore, the Switch Lite is much more compact, and lighter, than its predecessor. That comparison also goes for the Switch OLED, which is slightly larger than the original Switch. Just try not to fight over who gets to use the cute little handheld.The major difference between the Nintendo Switch Lite and the original Nintendo Switch is that the Switch Lite is solely a handheld device. But if you already have a Switch for TV use, the Switch Lite makes a great supplementary console for a simplified portable experience or for more members of your family. Keep in mind that some games are not compatible with the Switch Lite, and text can be a little small if a game was designed with a large TV in mind. That display is smaller than the 6.2-inch and 7-inch panels of the regular Switch and Switch OLED, but the overall compact package makes it a more svelte and streamlined experience. It eschews the removable joy-cons for built-in controls affixed to a 5.5-inch LCD screen. The Switch Lite may be ideal for on-the-go gaming, but it also makes a great around-the-house handheld. While sales of the Nintendo Switch have continued skyrocketing during the pandemic, it may be easy to overlook the Switch Lite due to travel and commutes not being what they used to be. Nintendo’s smaller, lighter Switch makes it easier to play your collection of Switch games on the go.

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