Nintendo Switch Lite - Grey

Product Information

Players can sync together up to eight Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite consoles to play competitive and co-operative multiplayer games. Thanks to the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service, there’s a continually growing library of NES and SNES games to play. The Nintendo Switch Lite is a compact alternative to the standard Nintendo Switch, making it a perfect travel companion for any gamer on the go. Nintendo Switch Lite is compatible with popular games such as Super Mario Odyssey™, Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. However, if you prefer the flexibility of playing the Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch OLED handheld or docked, then the Nintendo Switch Lite might be one to miss as it doesn't include, nor work with, Nintendo Switch docks.

While games which require Rumble could be played with Joy-Cons attached, we found that trying to play with more than one person on the Lite's small screen isn't exactly practical - so we wouldn't advise trying to take on party games as the device wasn't built for this. With a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can play with friends far away and players around the world, access a growing library of classic NES games with added online features, enjoy exclusive offers such as TETRIS® 99 and Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers, and more! Download software can be downloaded and played on multiple Nintendo Switch consoles that are connected by the same Nintendo Account. However, it is definitely worth noting that the Switch Lite does not come with HD Rumble or an IR Motion Camera.The Nintendo Switch Lite is the perfect console for those who prefer comfortable handheld gaming and have never been sold by the Nintendo Switch's docked mode. That comparison also applies to the Nintendo Switch OLED, which is slightly larger than the original Switch. You can use the "Transfer Your Save Data" feature to transfer save data between two Nintendo Switch consoles.

When it comes to portable gaming, the Switch Lite is easier to transport, takes up less elbow space on commutes and fits in your hands much more snugly. The Switch Lite isn't meant to connect to a TV – and while we tested it out with our own HDMI cable anyway, Lite doesn't support this. Despite missing these two features, the Switch Lite still has an accelerometer, gyroscope, and brightness sensor. A Joy-Con charging grip or flagship Nintendo Switch console (HAC-001) is required to charge Joy-Con controllers. The following games are unsuitable for the Switch Lite:1-2 Switch, Super Mario Party, and Nintendo Labo accessory kits.In these cases, users will need to have a device to recharge Joy-Con controllers, such as the Joy-Con charging grip. The device is made to play handheld games solely, and will therefore only play the best Nintendo Switch games that support handheld mode. The Nintendo Switch Lite is a great, compact device for those who aren't a fan of (or simply never use) the original Switch's docked mode.

At a hands-on preview event, a Nintendo representative explained that the console would be compatible with more devices than just the Joy-Cons, but what exactly would not be revealed until a later date.

Not only is Vic passionate about games, but she's also an avid mental health advocate who has appeared on both panels and podcasts to discuss mental health awareness. For anyone after something a little more special, Nintendo's also put out various special editions over the years, like the Dialga and Palkia variant for Pokemon fans. Due to the Switch Lite only being a handheld device, the console doesn't come with a dock, HDMI cable or kickstand.

If you’ve opted for the Expansion Pack, there’s Sega Genesis/Mega Drive and more N64 games are coming. It’s great for people who have lots of opportunities to play outside, and also for anyone who wants to play online or local wireless multiplayer with friends or family who already own a flagship Nintendo Switch console. Despite its more compact size, it still packs some incredibly impressive capabilities and doesn’t stray from its standard counterpart in terms of performance, so it’s a worthwhile addition to your setup if you’re looking for something slightly smaller. For games that do not support handheld mode, players can wirelessly connect Joy-Con controllers (sold separately) to Nintendo Switch Lite.Between reminding us to use our Nintendo Switch reward points and adding Nintendo Switch software folders to better organize our library of games, a Nintendo Switch Online achievements system also went live.