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Nintendo Switch Lite announced at $199, launches September 20th, "dedicated handheld" (smaller, has D-Pad, has gyro, no HD Rumble, no dock/TV output)
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A brand named after the function. It was designed as a hybrid. It now isn't.
People are right to be questioning the lack of that feature.
I wonder how long will it take for hackers to make the Lite dockable.
I presume the system would suffer because of the cooling, but it's an interesting idea.
I presume the system would suffer because of the cooling, but it's an interesting idea.
As usual some people here only think of themselves and their enthusiast needs and can't see the bigger (or smaller I guess) picture.
Well the fact that the Nvidia-flaw patched Switch's do not have a public hack I can't see it being any time soon.
Well the fact that the Nvidia-flaw patched Switch's do not have a public hack I can't see it being any time soon.
It looks like a smaller Switch and nothing like the VitaAesthetics are very similar to the 3rd gen Vita, which is a good thing
You can still design a game to be played with one joycon without locking yourself out of any market. Local play is still a big thing.
So where is the the Switch? You are losing so much to save $100...doesn't seem worth it. I want the elite version...hope that is getting announced.
I genuinely don't see why they couldn't put a USB port on the thing and release a new dock for purchase separately. I can't imagine that's much of an expense, and they basically cut off a potential revenue stream there.
If people are relying on cloud saves to play on the big screen then we already know Pokémon and Animal Crossing are out, too, which sucks.
If people are relying on cloud saves to play on the big screen then we already know Pokémon and Animal Crossing are out, too, which sucks.
Do you think a lot of people were putting 3ds' or 2ds' or Vitas in their pockets? LOL, obviously not!
The standard switch is perfect for me. I can playlonger games docked and shorter games handheld and it's enjoyable both ways -- I don't take it with me anywhere since I'm not allowed to actually have it out anywhere and I drive to work.
I hope this fills the niche Nintendo wants it to, though.
I hope this fills the niche Nintendo wants it to, though.
Joycons aren't detachable and it can't connect to the TV at all. Yeah this is just a cheaper with less functionality Switch.
I hope the pro model is just a Switch revision that still functions like a Switch.
I hope the pro model is just a Switch revision that still functions like a Switch.
You still have the OG Switch, and Switch Pro. Just wait it out.
Well, that special edition Pokémon model will be getting purchased for the other half!
Not a fan myself, but certainly can see the appeal and market.
Not a fan myself, but certainly can see the appeal and market.
I'm waiting for Nintendo to apologize. I'll be in my ROOM. 🚪 💥
... are you serious?
Switch lite is called Lite for a reason
Stick to your OG Switch *eye roll*
Expect it to be ~£191.72.
$200 = £159.77. Add VAT at 20% for £191.72.
Out of the box is plays 99% of Switch games, and to my knowledge the rest can still be played if you pair Joycons with the device.
The problem is that some of us would like a more portable Switch, but would still like to be able to use TV mode too.
Hell, I wish I could dock my Vita.
And this product is only going to expand the market so much more this holiday with the insane catalog of releases.
This is a good thing for the Switch market and it's nice to have options. I truly don't understand all the "gamers" in here complaining about options when we have a shit ton of threads calling out Nintendo constantly for NOT giving us options.
Seriously, what the fuck.
I would be so this if they just let me use it docked with a pro controller if I wanted. No docking at all just doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. I mean, yes...they're trying to sell a cheaper unit, and fine, do that! Don't include the dock with it, but don't remove the functionality in case there are people out there who already own a Switch, or maybe the parents own a switch, and wanna get this for the younger ones in the house, so they do have a dock in the house already.
Well obviously price is the key factor here..
but there's a few more reasons I can see... D-pad, slimmer and it looked more rounded so probably more comfortable.
That look like a gizmodo firstAesthetics are very similar to the 3rd gen Vita, which is a good thing
Quoting a question I had from earlier that I guess got lost in the shuffle:
Of course you can't dock it. It's a different, smaller form factor. It wouldn't fit the current dock. So they'd have to design and manufacture a new one, which costs R&D money, which would raise the price of the SKU. And is completely counter to the kind of market Nintendo is trying to capture here.
I'm completely okay with people saying they personally don't see the value in this, but y'all get big mad when things aren't made directly for you.
I'm completely okay with people saying they personally don't see the value in this, but y'all get big mad when things aren't made directly for you.
What an aggressive response.
It's not hard at all, I just disagreed with the value proposition. I was also wrong about the original price, which does make it more palpable. No doubt it'll sell over the holidays.
People just trying to tempt me. I aint falling for their seductions!
Welcome to your first Nintendo hardware reveal. This has been the case since the old country. Nintendo is stupid and wtf are they doing and this will kill the company and if you don't agree with me fuck you.
It's worth it for the significant number of people who don't care about docking.
Basically what I expected, though I did think it would have an option to dock somehow, even if it just mirrored the portable screen without upping the resolution. Still expect it will be a hit and the lower price should allow it to hit the kids market harder and move a ton of units.
What switch games does it not play? Genuine question. You may need to buy seperate joycons (they even tell you that in the video) but I guess it plays all switch games.