![]() Nintendo’s handheld gaming system was a popular purchase for people in 2020, as stay-at-home orders made people reach for their gaming consoles to help pass the time. If you want to save an additional $20, GameStop has pre-owned and refurbished models available right now at a discounted price. On top of that, some titles make heavy use of either the touch screen or detaching and using the Joy-Cons in specific ways which lend the game to being played in a specific mode.We found the Nintendo Switch Lite on Best Buy and GameStop for its original $199.99 price tag. Amazon has the Switch Lite for $199 as well, with units shipping now. Some titles have performance issues in Handheld or Docked mode, depending on the title, which can be frustrating for someone that mainly plays one way or the other. As mentioned in the display section, some games have issues in Handheld mode, and these issues can sometimes go beyond the tiny text. Unfortunately, though, identical hardware doesn't mean an identical playing experience, in this case. The problem of the Switch getting hot in Docked mode is also well known, and while the heat isn't enough to worry about the internal hardware, it's definitely more noticeable than any Nintendo handheld I've had in the past. From my experience, it does feel like the Switch Lite gets hotter faster than normal Switch, but with no easy way to test, I can't say for sure. What's strange is that both consoles tend to get hot. While my two microSD cards are different brands, they have the same read speed, and thus load games in about the same amount of time. But, if you get a microSD that has poor read speeds, you can have difficulties with game loading and stuttering. Neither system has a lot of internal memory, so buying a MicroSD is practically a must to be able to store multiple games. What that means is that any real difference in loading times and performance in Handheld mode isn't going to boil down to Switch hardware, it's going to depend on the type of microSD card you use. It kind of reminds me of the Game Gear, more than anything, and that's not much of a compliment. The normal Switch looks and feels a bit unwieldy, even if it works. Depending on your hand size, playing a Switch may feel worse, or even better.Īll in all, the Switch Lite looks like a fun, inviting console to play, and feels like it too. The thickness is comfortable for me to play less action-intensive games, but anything that requires a lot of twitch reactions can make my hands cramp. ![]() When first getting my Switch Lite, I noticed the difference in weight before even noticing that the Lite is a bit smaller than the original Switch! If you like playing a lot while on the go, you're going to appreciate the Switch Lite's lighter weight.įinally, the thickness on both the Switch and Switch Lite are the same. The weight difference might seem minimal on the spec sheet, with the Lite being 0.61 lbs and the Switch being 0.88 lbs, but when holding it you can immediately feel a difference between the two devices. But, it's a little hard to justify spending $80 on a new pair of Joy-Cons just to make your Switch look good, and regardless of Nintendo's claims, a single Joy-Con doesn't make for a great standalone controller.Īnother huge factor in the Switch Lite's favor is its weight. ![]() You can mix and match pairs of Joy-Cons to make a striking appearance like I did with my Switch. The normal Switch does have some ability to customize its looks with the Joy-Cons controllers. The regular Switch has a smooth, black finish, and it definitely has problems with collecting unsightly fingerprints when I'm playing in Handheld Mode. It feels less likely to slip out of my hands, and the finish means that fingerprints won't be a problem on the back. The Switch Lite's general design is made even better with the matte finish. The Switch Lite definitely catches your eye. The Switch is available in a total of four colors, and three of them are bold and bright colors that stick out from the crowd of typically darker colors of electronics. When it comes to looks, the Switch Lite definitely has a more striking appearance. In the specs department, it seems like the normal Switch is the real winner here, but numbers aren't everything.
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