Since the Lite is exclusively handheld, there’s no dock to worry about here, but make sure your console has enough juice before beginning setup. If you’ve set up a previous Switch console in the past, the process here is mostly the same, but it’s even easier since there are no Joy-Cons. Lifewire / Zach Sweat Setup Process: Hit the switch If you want to charge it, you have to plug it directly into the included USB-C charger or the one on a regular Switch, as they’re the same. Unfortunately, the Lite does not fit into the dock that came with a Switch. There’s still the issue with the USB-C port sticking straight out of the bottom, making it hard to sit flat against something, but this is somewhat less annoying since you’ll likely be holding it while gaming. The kickstand was flimsy anyway, so you likely won’t miss it. Where there’s usually a kickstand on the Switch with a hidden SD card slot, this version drops that option (since you can no longer remove the Joy-Con for tabletop mode) and adds a small door for expanding your storage. The top is home to the power button and volume toggle, a vent, a 3.5mm jack, and the game card slot, while the bottom holds the USB-C input for power and the addition of a new standalone SD card slot. This distinction is, of course, because you’ll no longer be removing the left controller and requiring it to function as a separate device. The only real notable difference here is that Nintendo has opted for a traditional D-pad, which is leagues better than the old layout for platformers, fighting games, and pretty much everything else. The right side is mostly the same, with two more shoulders, a plus button (start), four inputs, another joystick, and a home button. On the left are two shoulder buttons, a minus button (select), a joystick, a directional pad, and a screenshot button. Although that might be disappointing for some, the Lite now feels much better for long handheld gaming sessions when compared to the bulkier model.Īlthough I appreciate what Nintendo has done here with the Lite, a few key missing features might not make it the optimal choice for everyone.Īside from the lack of removable controllers, the Lite features the same layout as the Joy-Con inputs, down to the spacing and functions. The compromise on its size is that you can't take your Joy-Cons off and instantly start playing a local multiplayer game. The smaller size is because the regular Switch has removable controllers, and the Lite does not. The most obvious change here is the overall length of the Lite, which is slimmer by roughly the size of an entire Joy-Con on one side. The screen has been decreased from 6.2 inches to 5.5 inches, still sporting the same plastic overlay above it (meaning you'll want to get a glass protector to prevent scratches), and the length and height have been trimmed down a good bit. The reduction in size and weight doesn't make it challenging to use for those with larger hands. Looking at both Switches side-by-side, the Lite isn't massively smaller in comparison, but it seems that way when you swap between the two. Whereas the regular Switch creates a stark contrast between each Joy-Con and the console, the Lite is one continuous body that creates a sleeker look and sturdier feel. The screen alone is about the size of an iPhone SE.Ĭompared to its larger cousin, this device is light and slim, with a smooth matte surface that spills across the entire unit in a beautiful, uninterrupted fashion. The whole unit is about the size of a beefy phablet. The handheld console is cute and compact, featuring unique color options, bright white buttons, and joysticks wrapped around a downsized screen. It's hard not to swoon at the sight of the Switch Lite. Lifewire / Zach Sweat Design: Cute and compact
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