$199 Nintendo Switch Lite dedicated handheld device announced
Nintendo is certainly playing with power today, as the Big N announced the long-awaited Nintendo Switch Lite handheld device.
Nintendo has announced Nintendo Switch Lite, the long-rumored mini version of the Switch. The new device will play all games in the existing Switch library. Please take a look at the announcement video directly from Nintendo.
“Adding Nintendo Switch Lite to the lineup gives gamers more color and price point options,” said Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser. “Now consumers can choose the system that best suits how they like to play their favorite Nintendo Switch games.”
Nintendo Switch Lite has integrated controllers and is smaller than the original Nintendo Switch. It does not have a kickstand, nor does it support output to TVs. The device will not ship with a dock or HDMI cable as a result. Nintendo has created a website where customers can compare Switch models to pick the device perfect for their needs. Nintendo notes that there will be support for all existing Switch titles, although some games will have restrictions. Nintendo Switch Lite can play games in the Switch library that support handheld mode, and if the game requires Joy-Con controllers, players will have to buy those separately. Wireless controllers can still be connected to Switch Lite. Look for the Handheld Mode icon on the eShop to make sure the game will be compatible with the new Nintendo Switch Lite.
Nintendo Switch Lite is 3.6 inches high by 8.2 inches long and 0.55 inches deep. The screen is 5.5 inches in diagonal and the batter life will last 3-7 hours. The device will come in three colors at launch: yellow, grey and turquoise. Nintendo claims more demanding titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will play for 4 hours on the new handheld device.
Nintendo Switch Lite will cost $199.99 and will be available on September 20, 2019. Be sure to keep it locked on Shacknews for the latest details and news surrounding the Nintendo Switch Lite.
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replyAsif Khan posted a new article, $199 Nintendo Switch Lite dedicated handheld device announced
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Besides the horrible d-pad being replaced with a proper control pad?
This model was never going to be a huge improvement. It’s meant to be a smaller form factor dedicated to on-the-go play.
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how dare you
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It wouldn’t be a Switch thread without him shitting on it.
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I play my Switch in handheld mode 99% of the time. There isn't enough of a price difference to make me choose this one over a regular Switch, but being handheld only isn't a major turn off.
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Wish it was in red and black like some DS models.
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I’m a bit concerned about the name. DS Lite followed DS, but that model didn’t drop any of the functionality of its predecessor. I foresee some parents buying a Switch L only for them or their kids to be upset it doesn’t dock to the TV “like the other Switch.”
A more on-the-nose product name like Switch Portable would have worked better. I could be wrong, but the moment I saw the name I flashed back to the confusion between Wii and Wii U among consumers who thought the U was just a tablet for the Wii they hadn’t touched since playing Wii Sports one time six years ago.-
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I don't have a switch, but am still puzzled by 'bluetooth support' on the device. The nintendo site lists bluetooth 4.1, yet I see numerous videos on how you can't use bluetooth headphones without a 3rdparty dongle: ridiculous. So what is the current support for wireless/bluetooth headphones for both these devices?
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Yes that ticks me off about the Xbox One.
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Bluetooth doesn't offer the speed and power benefits of the WiFi Direct XB1 uses.
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Did they change the design of the analog stick on these? It seems like stick drift is inevitable in the Switch joycons, and the system is rescued by virtue of those controllers being replacable. If these have the same problem, I don't think replacing the console to fix your controller is a desirable solution. I'd hate to think these will have to get shipped off and refurbed once a year.
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Yea, this is going to sell very well in Japan.
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Also as a second Switch for households where the adults play with it and their kids.
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The Lite Switch.
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Very likely they will for the Pro model next year.
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Visual comparison:
http://chattypics.com/files/switch_315gvaiy2h.jpg
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