Nintendo Switch Lite revealed, out this September (+ Pokémon model in November)
After months of rumours, Nintendo have finally the first revision of its popular Nintendo Switch console: the Nintendo Switch Lite. It will be released on September 20th worldwide, and will cost 199.99€ / $199.99 / 19 980 Yen + taxes.
Here’s the video introducing the console and it various features:
The nintendo Switch will launch in 3 colours:
- yellow
- grey
- turquoise
Also, on November 1st in Japan / November 8th in Europe and North America, a special model featuring the two legendary Pokémon from Pokémon Sword and Shield will be released. Do note that this is not a bundle with the game: there’s only the console in the box!
[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”20649″ display=”basic_thumbnail”]This new model is clearly designed for handheld play, and is more compact and lightweight than the original. What’s more, controls are integrated (though regular Joy-Cons are compatible). Of course, this new model is compatible with all Nintendo Switch games that can be played in handheld mode (which is basically 99% of the library).
All this sound pretty exciting, but there’s a few drawbacks:
- there’s no HD Rumble
- there’s no IR Motion Camera
- there’s no motion sensors in the “controllers” (but the console do have motion sensors)
- you cannot dock the console in the Nintendo Switch dock, which means no TV output
You can use Joy-Con controllers with the Nintendo Switch Lite, but you will have to use a separate accessory to charge them if you don’t already have a Nintendo Switch console.
Here’s the specs of the Nintendo Switch Mini:
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|---|---|
| Size | 91.1mm x 208mm x 13.9mm Please note: 28.4mm at the thickest, from the tips of the analogue sticks to the ZL/ZR Button protusions. |
| Weight | Approx. 275g |
| Screen | Capacitive touch screen / 5.5 inch LCD / 1280×720 resolution |
| CPU/GPU | NVIDIA customised Tegra processor |
| System memory | 32 GB Please note: approximately 6.2 GB of internal memory is reserved for use by the system. |
| Communication features | Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant) / Bluetooth 4.1 / NFC (near-field communication) |
| Video output | – |
| Audio output | – |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Control inputs | “Left Stick Can be pressed down and used as a button.” “Right Stick Can be pressed down and used as a button.” A/B/X/Y/L/R/ZL/ZR Buttons + Button / – Button +Control Pad POWER Button Volume buttons HOME Button Capture Button |
| USB terminal | USB Type-C terminal Used for charging the console. |
| Audio jack | Stereo output |
| Game card slot | Exclusively for Nintendo Switch game cards. |
| microSD card slot | Compatible with microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards. Please note: an update via an internet connection is required to use microSDXC memory cards. |
| Sensors | Accelerometer / gyroscope |
| Operating environment | Temperature: 5 – 35°C / Humidity: 20 – 80% |
| Internal battery | Lithium ion battery / battery capacity 3570mAh Please note: the internal battery cannot be removed. If the battery needs to be replaced, it can be replaced for a fee via Nintendo Customer Support. |
| Battery life | Battery life can last for more than six hours, but will vary depending on the software and usage conditions. For example, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can be played for roughly four hours on a single charge. |
| Charging time | 3 hours approx. Please note: this is the time taken to charge while the console is in sleep mode. |
On this page, you can find a comparison of the two models, allowing you to see which one is for you:
[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”20651″ display=”basic_thumbnail”]Finally, here’s some more pictures for the Nintendo Switch Lite, including a pouch releasing on the same day:
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