There are also Special Edition versions available such as the ‘ Zacian and Zamazenta Edition’, though these are usually a limited run so you’ll need to act fast to snap one up when they’re available on the shelf, or pay a pretty penny to secure one second hand.Īvailability has been historically tricky thanks to the ongoing silicon shortage, but as the Switch Lite was originally released back in 2019 there are used models available online and it hasn’t suffered as much with scalpers as the full-fat Switch console. There are other benefits though as the Lite version has a more attractive range of colours, such a yellow, turquoise, grey, blue and coral pink. But for that, you’re only getting a console as the Lite model isn’t compatible with the standard console dock. The Nintendo Switch Lite has an official retail price of $199 /£199.99, compared to $299.99 / £259 for the Nintendo Switch. If you'd like to compare the Switch Lite with the full-fat Switch, then see our Nintendo Switch review.Īlready decided to get the Nintendo Switch Lite? Be sure to get the best Nintendo Switch Lite deals, then check out the best Nintendo Switch games, or check out our pick of the best games consoles if you're looking for other options. If you were hoping to blow games up like the Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild onto a big screen then you’re out of luck, but this incompatibility is well displayed and advertised when buying the product.īoth of these ‘caveats’ are what make the Switch Lite a capable handheld console though, massively reducing the amount of equipment you need to carry around and instead, leaving you with a smaller device that can be thrown into a bag without concern.
On similar lines, you can only use the Switch Lite as a handheld console as it’s not compatible with the docking station used to connect the standard Switch to a TV or monitor, making this the only Switch console that doesn’t actually ‘switch’ into anything. This doesn’t mean you won’t run into the dreaded Joy-Con drift (a fault where the controllers move of their own accord when they shouldn't) sadly, as both consoles have been known to suffer from it, but having the controls built into the console itself means you won’t need to keep track of where they are or take care when removing or storing them. This is an all-in-one solution with no detachable Joy-Con controllers, which is great for kids who may be liable to break them, or simply if you have a preference for portability.