Nintendo announce Switch Lite

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Nintendo have unveiled a new Lite addition to the Switch family.​

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by Liam Andrews

@pass_controller

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A dedicated handheld device, the Switch Lite is missing some of the key features found on its bigger sibling, such as the ability to connect to a TV, HD Rumble and IR Motion Control support, removable Joy-Cons and a kickstand. It does, however, come with a proper d-pad. The trade-off is you get a more portable device that’s thinner, lighter and has a slightly smaller 5.5-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen that features the same 1280x720 resolution found on a regular Switch.​

Switch Lite supports local and online connectivity,  amiibo, and will be available in either grey, yellow or turquoise varieties. A special Pokémon Sword and Shield edition has also been announced, and goes on sale in November.

#NintendoSwitchLite Zacian and Zamazenta Edition will also be available beginning 11/8, while supplies last. This special edition is just in time for the holidays and the release of #PokemonSwordShield on 11/15. pic.twitter.com/IG0skYmQB9

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 10, 2019

It also appears to have improved battery life, with Nintendo stating on their comparison page that Breath of the Wild can be played for “roughly four hours on a single charge” on Switch Lite, as opposed to the three hours on a regular Switch.

​Naturally, only games that support handheld mode – which is most Switch games – can be played on the Switch Lite. Additional Joy-Cons can be connected wirelessly for games that require motion controls, such as 1-2 Switch, Super Mario Party and Nintendo Labo’s Robot, Variety and Vehicle Kits, but these need to be purchased separately.​

Nintendo Switch Lite launches 20 September with an RRP of $199.99. No official UK or European price point has been announced yet.

​What do you think of the Switch Lite? Let us know below or in the forums.​

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