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 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) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | MSRP $299.99 USD | MSRP $199.99 USD |
| Play Modes |
TV mode
Tabletop mode
Handheld mode
|
Handheld mode only |
| Compatible Games | All Nintendo Switch Games | Nintendo Switch games that support Handheld mode |
| Joy-Con Controllers | Comes with a set of Joy-Con controllers.
Joy-Con controllers include HD Rumble and IR Motion Camera. |
Joy-Con controllers not included
System does not include HD Rumble or IR Motion Camera. |
| Nintendo Switch Dock | Includes 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 | 4” high, 9.4” long, .55” deep (with Joy-Con attached) |
3.6” high, 8.2” long, .55” deep |
| Weight | Approximately .88 lbs with controllers attached | Approximately .61 lbs |
| Screen | 6.2″ touch screen | 5.5″ touch screen |
| Nintendo Switch Dock | Includes 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 Life | Approximately 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. |
TV mode
Tabletop mode
Handheld mode
Handheld mode only
Joy-Con controllers include HD Rumble and IR Motion Camera.
System does not include HD Rumble or IR Motion Camera.
4” high, 9.4” long, .55” deep (with Joy-Con attached)
