Nintendo announces the Nintendo Switch Lite

atoxique · Jul 10, 2019

I wonder if the switch lite’s SoC is going to be able to be overclocked. I also wonder if the switch lite’s internal hardware is going to be as modular as the original switch is.

Foxi4 · Jul 10, 2019

ganons said:
It's hardware. Current Switch has USB 3.1 which supports video out. This is highly likely not USB 3.1

I don't see why it wouldn't be, but I suppose we'll see. It seems like an odd design choice, it doesn't cost them anything extra.

lordelan · Jul 10, 2019

So Nintendo release a PS Vita but still call it Switch.

ganons · Jul 10, 2019

Foxi4 said:
I don't see why it wouldn't be, but I suppose we'll see. It seems like an odd design choice, it doesn't cost them anything extra.

You'd be surprised how many phones don't go with usb 3.1. Its only this year some have started to adopt them. There is definitely some extra costs involved.

atoxique · Jul 10, 2019

Plot twist: Nintendo actually release it with a microUSB port instead of USB C

Bladexdsl · Jul 10, 2019

Foxi4 said:
unless they deviate from the spec on purpose and soft lock the functionality, in which case hackers can step in as they have with other consoles.

i don't think they would be that stupid

DSoryu · Jul 10, 2019

DANTENDO said:
The switch is hardly expensive and you can play on the go anyway - you can't defend shit like this

In my country and many others, switches are still overpriced (8000 pesos Mexicanos, like 400 dollars) and for us this will cost half that price, a fair price I would say, as the new 3DS XL costs that. Yeah, is a ripoff but that's what we have to face with every game console.

I'm not defending it, just saying that other options wont hurt anyone if you already like the original or find it convenient. I wont be buying it since I have two already, and I prefer to play docked on TV, so the mere existence of a Lite version is not gonna annoy me in any way, so just ignore it and move on.

The only thing that should get us concerned is the still unannounced but rumored "Pro" version, there, the complaints will have more significance since it will be a real revision/upgrade of the original Switch, not another version for diferent tastes or affordable price

Foxi4 · Jul 10, 2019

ganons said:
You'd be surprised how many phones don't go with usb 3.1. Its only this year some have started to adopt them. There is definitely some extra costs involved.

USB 3.1 compatibility requires the use of a compatible USB controller. I'm not sure if that's on the SoC or not in the case of the X1.

atoxique · Jul 10, 2019

Dartz150 said:
In my country and many others, switches are still overpriced (8000 pesos Mexicanos, like 400 dollars)

Yep >_> the switch here in Australia is $470 and the lite version is apparently going to be $330. Nintendo want thems $$$$$$$

OkazakiTheOtaku · Jul 10, 2019

Out of the announced colors, I like the palette of the Sword/Shield version the most, but Sword and Shield are awful so nevermind.
In any case, it looks good for a specific demographic but I'm not too into it, especially since it won't be RCMable.

XDel · Jul 10, 2019

And...

...who cares about colors?

atoxique · Jul 10, 2019

XDel said:
And...

...who cares about colors?

I and many others do!! They’re genuinely horrible and imo very displeasing to look at.

XDel · Jul 10, 2019

atoxique said:
I and many others do!! They’re genuinely horrible and imo very displeasing to look at.

Crisis

How about some technical specs; something practical.

DANTENDO · Jul 10, 2019

XDel said:
And...

...who cares about colors?

Most people as if everyone had a choice over neon or grey joycons I'd think over 90% pick neon - when you buy something you want it to look attractive so colors are important

atoxique · Jul 10, 2019

DANTENDO said:
Most people as if everyone had a choice over neon or grey joycons I'd think over 90% pick neon - when you buy something you want it to look attractive so colors are important

Indeed and especially since this system is exclusively a portable you’d want it to look good right?

EmulateLife · Jul 10, 2019

Glad I got a hackable switch that can be docked. Zero reasons I would care about this.

Reecey · Jul 10, 2019

So you cannot slide the joycons off it’s a complete unit.. erghh! You have to buy extra joy cons for the likes of 1-2 Switch for example. That’s just put me off completely other than that a smaller unit to carry around would of been handy.

XDel · Jul 10, 2019

EmulateLife said:
Glad I got a hackable switch that can be docked. Zero reasons I would care about this.

This one displays at 1080p from what I have heard elsewhere...

Windaga · Jul 10, 2019

I actually really like that blue color. The yellow isn't bad either!

This looks really cool - great for those that travel a lot, and it's cheaper to boot. It would be cool if it could charge on the dock, but either way, I'll definitely be getting one.

Ok so where's the SwitchXL?

Ampersound · Jul 10, 2019

I was hoping for better buttons / controls, the buttons look slightly larger compared to the original switch but the sticks seem to be identical.
I find the travel distance on them pretty atrocious, it's just not very fun moving them around.

Also: We got a brightness sensor in the N3DS and they don't have that in the Switch Lite? I find it funny when people talk about XY replacing the 3DS, there is no replacement as it still offers a unique set of features no other console does.

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