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title: "Differences of Nintendo Switch Lite"
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description: "Nintendo revealed the all new handheld-only Nintendo Switch Lite console yesterday. If you’ve been wondering what’s so different about it Nintendo compared them!"
author: "Patrick Dankers"
published at: "2019-07-11 14:23:41"
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Differences of Nintendo Switch Lite | Nintendo Switch News | NintendoReporters

 [![Differences of Nintendo Switch Lite](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/differences-of-nintendo-switch-lite.jpeg "Differences of Nintendo Switch Lite")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/differences-of-nintendo-switch-lite.jpeg)Nintendo revealed the all new handheld-only Nintendo Switch Lite console yesterday. If you’ve been wondering what’s so different about it Nintendo compared them!

## [](#nintendo-switch-lite-compared)Nintendo Switch Lite compared

Nintendo has released a side-by-side comparison of both hardware, which we’ve collated into a quick table below. As you’ll see, the Switch Lite does have some caveats for its amazing price – but it could be a worthwhile purchase Nintendo for newcomers to the system!

 Nintendo Switch (MSRP $299.99 USD)Nintendo Switch Lite (MSRP $199.99 USD)PriceMSRP $299.99 USDMSRP $199.99 USDPlay Modes![tv mode](https://www.nintendo.com/content/dam/noa/en_US/images/switch/compare/tv-mode.svg "tv mode")TV mode

![tabletop](https://www.nintendo.com/content/dam/noa/en_US/images/switch/compare/tabletop.svg "tabletop")Tabletop mode

![integrated handheld](https://www.nintendo.com/content/dam/noa/en_US/images/switch/compare/integrated-handheld.svg "integrated handheld")Handheld mode

![lite handheld](https://www.nintendo.com/content/dam/noa/en_US/images/switch/compare/lite-handheld.svg "lite handheld")Handheld mode onlyCompatible GamesAll Nintendo Switch GamesNintendo Switch games that support Handheld modeJoy-Con ControllersComes with a set of Joy-Con controllers. ![check icon](https://www.nintendo.com/content/dam/noa/en_US/images/switch/compare/check-icon.svg "check icon")Joy-Con controllers include HD Rumble and IR Motion Camera.

Joy-Con controllers not included ![cancel icon](https://www.nintendo.com/content/dam/noa/en_US/images/switch/compare/cancel-icon.svg "cancel icon")System does not include HD Rumble or IR Motion Camera.

Nintendo Switch DockIncludes a Nintendo Switch dock and HDMI cable. Docking the system allows video output to a TV.

Not compatible with Nintendo Switch dock. Does not support output to a TV. Therefore, it does not come with a dock, HDMI cable or kickstand.

Dimensions![integrated dimensions](https://www.nintendo.com/content/dam/noa/en_US/images/switch/compare/integrated-dimensions.jpg "integrated dimensions")4” high, 9.4” long, .55” deep (with Joy-Con attached)![lite dimensions](https://www.nintendo.com/content/dam/noa/en_US/images/switch/compare/lite-dimensions.jpg "lite dimensions")3.6” high, 8.2” long, .55” deep

WeightApproximately .88 lbs with controllers attachedApproximately .61 lbsScreen6.2″ touch screen5.5″ touch screenNintendo Switch DockIncludes a Nintendo Switch dock and HDMI cable. Docking the system allows video output to a TV.

Not compatible with Nintendo Switch dock. Does not support output to a TV. Therefore, it does not come with a dock, HDMI cable or kickstand.

Battery LifeApproximately 2.5 – 6.5 hours \*The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 3 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Approximately 3 – 7 hours \*The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 4 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

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