The Nintendo Switch Lite is now available as an Authentic Nintendo Refurbished set only from Nintendo, and it comes with our standard one year warranty. The D-Pad replacement feels natural, like it's always been there – and is undoubtedly more suited to handheld play. The device is made to play handheld games solely, and will therefore only play the best Nintendo Switch games that support handheld mode. Due to the Switch Lite only being a handheld device, the console doesn't come with a dock, HDMI cable or kickstand.

It’s great for people who have lots of opportunities to play outside, and also for anyone who wants to play online or local wireless multiplayer with friends or family who already own a flagship Nintendo Switch console. The compact and lighter device feels considerably better than its predecessor and is much less clunky.

While additional Joy-Con can be used with the included Toy-Con, the Nintendo Switch Lite console cannot be placed in the screen stand included in Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit. For anyone after something a little more special, Nintendo's also put out various special editions over the years, like the Dialga and Palkia variant for Pokemon fans. The Nintendo Switch Lite is the perfect console for those who prefer comfortable handheld gaming and have never been sold by the Nintendo Switch's docked mode. The following games are unsuitable for the Switch Lite:1-2 Switch, Super Mario Party, and Nintendo Labo accessory kits.

With a built-in +Control Pad, and a sleek, unibody design, this system is great for on-the-go gaming. Thanks to the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service, there’s a continually growing library of NES and SNES games to play. Download software can be downloaded and played on multiple Nintendo Switch consoles that are connected by the same Nintendo Account. For games that do not support handheld mode, players can wirelessly connect Joy-Con controllers (sold separately) to Nintendo Switch Lite.If a game supports Joy-Con functions such as HD rumble, IR Motion Camera and Joy-Con motion sensors, some features will not be available using Nintendo Switch Lite alone. If you’re looking for a gaming system all your own, Nintendo Switch Lite is ready to hit the road whenever you are. While you can connect up to four separate Joy-Cons wirelessly, you won't get an additional pair out of the box with the Lite. Nintendo Switch Lite is compatible with popular games such as Super Mario Odyssey™, Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Between reminding us to use our Nintendo Switch reward points and adding Nintendo Switch software folders to better organize our library of games, a Nintendo Switch Online achievements system also went live.

At a hands-on preview event, a Nintendo representative explained that the console would be compatible with more devices than just the Joy-Cons, but what exactly would not be revealed until a later date. Battery life can last for more than six hours, but will vary depending on the software and usage conditions. That comparison also applies to the Nintendo Switch OLED, which is slightly larger than the original Switch. In these cases, users will need to have a device to recharge Joy-Con controllers, such as the Joy-Con charging grip. But suppose you're looking for a more comfortable, lighter and overall better-looking handheld device (and a range of snazzy colors) and don't particularly care about losing the few games we've listed.So, if you can accept this trade-off in the long term, a substantial saving can be made by opting for the handheld-only model. With a built-in +Control Pad, and a sleek, unibody design, Nintendo Switch Lite is great for on-the-go gaming. The design is more comfortable for portable gaming than the Switch, while boasting the same performance. The estimated annual energy consumption of a console when used for gaming an average two hours per day for a whole year.

Wireless online play still means you can play with friends (not necessarily couch co-op), as we could easily play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe online. Nintendo Switch Lite is a compact, lightweight addition to the Nintendo Switch family, with integrated controls.You can use the "Transfer Your Save Data" feature to transfer save data between two Nintendo Switch consoles.