After months of rumours and leaks, Nintendo have finally confirmed the existence of the Nintendo Switch Lite. It's a device dedicated to handheld play, rather than the usual hybrid nature of the Nintendo Switch. It releases on the 20th of September It will come in three different colours at launch—yellow, grey, and blue. Nintendo states that it supports all Nintendo Switch software that allows handheld play.[prebreak][/prebreak]

Introducing #NintendoSwitchLite – a compact, lightweight console that's dedicated to handheld play!

This new addition to the #NintendoSwitch family arrives 20/09 in 3 different colours.

👉: https://t.co/NkvzR1GMCm https://t.co/SNctEEGRdy

— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) July 10, 2019

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In addition to the three colours of Nintendo Switch Lite available at launch, Nintendo will release a limited Nintendo Switch Lite Zacian & Zamazenta Edition console on 8th November, featuring stylish cyan and magenta buttons and illustrations of the two new Legendary Pokémon from the upcoming Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games

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[MagnesG]

Wait... Where did it ever say $200?

Official Nintendo or gaming sites.

 

[DjoeN]

Ah wel, no removable controllers = 1 less entrypoint for hacking Nintendo thinks

 

[Rabbid4240]

Ok, let's be honest. You're only hyped about the D-Pad

 

[Kubas_inko]

1 year of leaks and at the end it was actually true. wow.

Also, can't believe that they removed "switch" from the Switch.
Also also, why did they remove HD rumble? Was it really that hard to fit it in? (at least 1 center piece)

 

[linuxares]

This is really bad. All the modular Switch games are going to stop coming out, because developers won't want half a market on their game.

Nintendo Switch*!

*doesn't actually switch

Maybe you can sync joycons to it? I donno

 

[linuxares]

Nope. Look at the back, there's a notch. Most likely will work with the dock.

"As a dedicated handheld gaming device, Nintendo Switch Lite does not support output to a TV."

 

[Darth Meteos]

So... Nintendo has a winning formula and a unique console that everyone loves to pieces, and they... turn their back on what makes it unique? Why didn't they release a console upgrade that leant into the reason we're buying these damn consoles?! Instead we get this thing that will split the market, because Nintendo can't help themselves, ever since the DSi (arguably earlier) they've been doing these stupid "upgrades" with new features that nobody develops for, or even worse, reduces the market for the original, neutering the incredible concepts and designs that could have taken advantage of the unique system.

And again, it's because of fucking Pokemon. X & Y came with a 2DS that rapidly reduced the number of 3D-focussed games on the 3DS, and now... This. They've learned nothing.

 

[Bladexdsl]

there's a notch. Most likely will work with the dock.

nope clearly says not compatible with the dock


soooooo incoming way to hack it?

 

[RattletraPM]

"As a dedicated handheld gaming device, Nintendo Switch Lite does not support output to a TV."

...Aaand that's a big downside, at least for me. I know I'm technically not in the target audience but I mainly play my Switch docked, so having no dock support is a bummer - especially considering I'd be fine with pretty much everything else they've removed or changed =/

 

[8BitWonder]

Maybe you can sync joycons to it? I donno

You can, from source in OP:

For games that do not support handheld mode, players can wireless connect Joy-Con controllers (sold separately) to Nintendo Switch Lite.

 

[Megadriver94]

Still waiting for the Switch pro.

 

[Darth Meteos]

It's clear that Nintendo creates gimmicks to lure in early buyers, then when everyone's comfortable, they shit out a cookie cutter design, touting all the GAMES that the early adopters got made by investing in the console. People buy the cheaper, less interesting console, developers abandon the older, more unique design and its features for the big blue ocean, and we get another console, a shittier console than the competition. Because, of course, what Nintendo needed the year before next gen Sony and Microsoft consoles hit is to be more generic.

 

[Niels Van Son]

You don't need the RCM bug for Deja Vu.

They very most likely won't include a firmware compatible with Déjà Vu

 

[Spider_Man]

If they still use the same technology in the analog sticks there will be lots of happy customers with failing sticks after some time.

ive gone through 3 left joy cons during the first year, im sick of buying replacements.

but nice idea nintendo, now how the fuck are people going to play multiplayer games, like mario kart, mario bros, you know this whole bullshit concept that you use in all your marketing that gaming is fun together, unless the joycons can be removed then youve just fucked over majoirty of your marketing campaign.

also how about games that play like shit in handheld mode and you get better control by removing the joycons.

another bullshit idea by failtendo, they should look more at improving the system hardware to bring better performance rather than cutting costs, but hey its nintendo.

 

[cots]

Interesting news. It's always nice to see new hardware, but I'm not interested in a cheaper model. I'm more interested in a more powerful model. Gimme some "Super Switch".

 

[DANTENDO]

Mummy why is it called nintendo switch lite Where's the switch? Ther you go the switch off button

 

[BlastedGuy9905]

nope clearly says not compatible with the dock


soooooo incoming way to hack it?

Yep, sorry. Didn't get that far into the video. But the notch, why would it be there if it can't be docked?

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"As a dedicated handheld gaming device, Nintendo Switch Lite does not support output to a TV."

check my other reply

 

[Bladexdsl]

But the notch, why would it be there if it can't be docked?

4 HAX!

 

[8BitWonder]

They very most likely won't include a firmware compatible with Déjà Vu

Kind of what I'm thinking, especially considering they've had 8.0.0 out for three months.

 

[Purple_Shyguy]

inch smaller screen
CANT DOCK IT
Won't be hackable
Only 30 minute battery upgrade
CANT ADJUST THE BRIGHTNESS

It's trash lol