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Nintendo Switch Lite (2019)

Nintendo Switch Lite (2019)

320 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
usability (114)
portability (75)
size (29)
design (13)
game selection (6)

Negative
price (49)
reliability (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 320 reviews of Nintendo Switch Lite (2019). The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Game Consoles for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the game selection and design. The size and portability also get good views, whereas many are less positive about the reliability and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Game Consoles the Nintendo Switch Lite (2019) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Switch Lite review: The best way to play on the go

The Switch Lite is all about portable gaming, and it shows. It's lighter, more nimble and easier to play just about anywhere. It's the ideal option if you never plan to game on your TV. And for existing Switch owners, it's a compelling secondary system.

Light and comfortable to hold ; Directional pad! ; Solid battery life ; $100 less than the Switch

No TV output support ; Small text is tough to see

Sep, 2019

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Nintendo Switch Lite Review

Smaller and lighter than the Switch in handheld mode, with the same gaming experience ; Solid build ; Direction pad

No TV output or vibration ; Nintendo's cloud saves are still limited

The Nintendo Switch Lite is a slimmer, less expensive version of the standard Switch and one of the best handheld game systems to date.

Sep, 2021

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Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.com)

Nintendo Switch Lite review: The only Switch you can buy right now is a study in compromise

Revisiting Nintendo's $200 handheld after months in lockdown.

Lower price than the original Switch.

No TV docking.

That last sticking point is what makes me think the Lite is really just an option for players who were only interested in handheld. Yes, it's basically the same as a Switch in most other ways, as far as gaming and memory card support (and USB-C...

Jun, 2020

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Expert review by : Eric Abent (slashgear.com)

Nintendo Switch Lite review: How it stacks up to the standard Switch

The Switch Lite is something that most of us probably assumed was inevitable. Nintendo loves to iterate on its consoles with new models - handhelds especially - so a hardware revision for the Switch is something that was bound to happen. Now that the...

At $200, the Switch Lite is priced really well ; More portable than the standard Switch ; Good battery life despite smaller size

USB-C port placement can be annoying at times ; No option to connect to an external display

Oct, 2019

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Expert review by : Jess Weatherbed (creativebloq.com)

Nintendo Switch Lite review

For gaming on the go, the Nintendo Switch Lite is often a preferable console to its larger sibling.

- Improved handheld portability over the original ; - Fantastic colour range ; - Affordable price for a console

- No built-in rumble or kickstand ; - Limited to handheld games

The Nintendo Switch Lite offers a great solution for gamers looking to reclaim a handheld gaming experience, especially if playing games in docked mode on a TV or monitor has no appeal.

Nov, 2021

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Expert review by : Michael Andronico (tomsguide.com)

Nintendo Switch Lite review

The Nintendo Switch Lite takes an already impressive console and makes it cheaper at the expense of some veratility.

Gorgeous, comfortable design ; More portable than standard Switch ; Good battery life ; Stellar game library

Not ideal for bigger hands ; Small d-pad ; No TV mode support

out there.

May, 2021

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Expert review by : Robert Jones (t3.com)

Nintendo Switch Lite review: back to the future

Does a Nintendo Switch that doesn't switch make sense? Read T3's official Nintendo Switch Lite review now to find out

Slim and stylish design ; Sharper, if smaller screen ; Good battery life ; Comes with a proper D-pad ; Cheaper than full-fat Switch

Cannot connect and play on a TV ; Joy-Cons are fixed in place ; No built-in rumble or kickstand ; Only 32GB of internal storage

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : Vic Hood (techradar.com)

Nintendo Switch Lite review

We're impressed with Nintendo's compact alternative to its hybrid console. Here's our Switch Lite review.

Lighter and smaller More portable Nice selection of colors Comfortable design

Limited to handheld games. Still not as comfortable as 3DS

The Nintendo Switch Lite is a great, compact device for those who aren't a fan of (or simply never use) the original Switch's docked mode. The design is more comfortable for portable gaming than the Switch, while boasting the same performance.

Sep, 2019

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Expert review by : Matt Tate (stuff.tv)

Nintendo Switch Lite review

Feeling blue (but in a good way) - The Switch Lite is a full-time handheld and the true successor to the 3DS - is it worth it?

Great colour options ; Sharp, colourful screen ; Brilliant selection of games ; An actual D-Pad ; Very comfortable to hold (unless you have giant hands)

Primary and non-primary console faff ; Battery life still isn’t great ; Some games need Joy-Con support ; Should it even be called a Switch?

Not as clever or innovative as its bigger brother, but the cheaper Switch Lite is probably the best handheld console Nintendo has ever made

Jun, 2024

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Expert review by : Peter Phelps (recombu.com)

Nintendo Switch Lite Review

How does the exclusively portable version of Nintendo's nifty console stack up against the full-fat version? Read our review to see if it's brilliance on a budget or a disappointing downgrade.

— Good design, great games library, superior battery life

What we didn’t like — Compatibility issues, unreliable local multiplayer

If you haven’t bought yourself a Switch and you’re just looking for portable play, then this is without doubt the console to buy. However, think carefully about whether you’d prefer the versatility of the Switch, because the docking ability opens up...

Dec, 2020

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