The Nintendo Switch Lite wasn’t Nintendo’s best-kept secret as rumors were starting to get serious earlier this year. Now that the cat is out of the bag, here’s a comparison between the Switch’s standard and Lite models.
Pricing
Nintendo Switch – $299.99
Nintendo Switch Lite – $199.99
Play Modes
Nintendo Switch
- TV mode
- Tabletop mode
- Handheld mode
Nintendo Switch Lite
- Handheld mode only
Dimensions
- Nintendo Switch – 4” high, 9.4” long, .55” deep (with Joy-Con attached)
- Nintendo Switch Lite – 3.6” high, 8.2” long, .55” deep
Weight
- Nintendo Switch – Approximately .88lbs (with controllers attached)
- Nintendo Switch Lite – Approximately .61 lbs
Screen
- Nintendo Switch – 6.2” touch screen
- Nintendo Switch Lite – 5.5” touch screen
To give you a better visual comparison, here’s one courtesy @aevanko:
Battery Life
- Nintendo Switch – 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.
- Nintendo Switch Lite – 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.
Game Compatibility
As for game compatibility, the Nintendo Switch Lite can play any Nintendo Switch title that supports handheld mode. However, for games that do not support handheld mode, players can wirelessly connect compatible controllers to the Nintendo Switch Lite to play the games.
You can find out more information about compatibility for specific games on their Nintendo eShop pages. You can also check the product packaging for “handheld mode” icon.
Doug Bowser said in an interview with CNET that players will get to transfer games between systems, but more on that will be shared later.
Nintendo Switch Lite releases on September 20, 2019. A Nintendo Switch Lite Zacian and Zamazenta Edition was also revealed and is set to release on November 8, 2019.
