The new Pokemon-themed Nintendo Switch Lite

The new Pokemon-themed Nintendo Switch Lite

Nintendo has given us all a closer look at the Pokemon-themed Nintendo Switch Lite system which was announced at the Pokemon Presents presentation.

The Dialga & Palkia Edition Nintendo Switch Lite system, accompanies the launch of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl which are due to be released on 5th November. 

A new Nintendo Switch Lite edition

This Nintendo Switch Lite system is the first to feature a metallic gray body with black buttons. The back features striking line art of the Legendary Pokémon Dialgia and Palkia from the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl games in a silver-colored and gold-colored finish.

Nintendo Switch Lite is a compact, lightweight Nintendo Switch system dedicated to handheld play. With a built-in +Control Pad and a sleek, unibody design, it’s great for on-the-go gaming. Nintendo Switch Lite is compatible with the robust library of Nintendo Switch games that support handheld mode.

The release date for the special Nintendo Switch Lite Dialga and Palkia edition is November 5, 2021, a full two weeks before the release of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on November 19. The Nintendo Switch Lite Onyx Pokemon tie-in edition has an MSRP of $199.99, the same as a normal Nintendo Switch Lite.