Hmmm. Looking at the battery life, it seems this may not use the new Tegra X1 revision we've been hearing about. Only a half hour more can probably be explained by the smaller screen and other optimizations.
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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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It's a weird choice. The only reason I guess could be heat issues? Maybe they originally planned to make it dock but couldn't find a good way to dissipate the heat without making it a similar size to the full size Switch? The video-out stuff is all built in to the APU they use, the divots for the dock are there and it supports wireless controllers so there's not a lot of reason for it to not have that functionality.
I highly doubt this is how Nintendo handles it but...
I wish they would have the rumoured "Switch Pro" model just be a more powerful OG Switch (which would replace all OG models going forward, so probably still just called Switch) and make a "Switch Home" model which is essentially the pro model but dock only (for the people who want the dedicated console experience only).
Guess we'll have to wait and see...
I wish they would have the rumoured "Switch Pro" model just be a more powerful OG Switch (which would replace all OG models going forward, so probably still just called Switch) and make a "Switch Home" model which is essentially the pro model but dock only (for the people who want the dedicated console experience only).
Guess we'll have to wait and see...
Ah okay, I didn't realize that had pins to fit into those divots. Nevermind then.
Looks better but it doesn't deserve to be called a Switch since you can't detach the joycons or play on TV.
I'll hold onto my Switch until they revise it or make a more powerful version.
I'll hold onto my Switch until they revise it or make a more powerful version.
But can I share my digital purchases across my OG and this?
Only way I can see juggling them making sense. I really wanted a more portable sidesystem, but not if it doesn't enable using it on the side.
Only way I can see juggling them making sense. I really wanted a more portable sidesystem, but not if it doesn't enable using it on the side.
As a handheld gamer, Switch Lite looks so delicious. I have to get my hands on one. Doesn't matter if I already own the OG Switch, and I know a lot of handheld gamers feel the same way. It's all about the form factor.
In a CNET article Bowser said there's no plans for a joycon with Dpad
The size difference is important too. The OG Switch is too big to be portable for some people.
Ah ok. I thought he was referring to the holes below the controller.
If you've got a pair of joycons you can use the Switch Lite in tabletop mode, so it would be nice to have a stand built in.
That said the one on the Switch sucks and I've just been using a Hori one that's adjustable and 10x more stable.
So the worst kept secret is finally revealed.
With no TV out capability I've got no interest in it, but I would've liked a cheaper Switch with a proper built-in dpad.
With no TV out capability I've got no interest in it, but I would've liked a cheaper Switch with a proper built-in dpad.
To be fair on the people fearmongering, Nintendo does have a history of abandoning features with hardware revisions (3D, GBA support, face plates, New 3DS boosted power), but it definitely is ridiculous to jump to that conclusion this early, at least when it comes to docking.
The future of HD Rumble and other Joy-Con features is more in doubt than anything; I can't see them doing anything like Mario Odyssey's secret HD rumble moons again if a sizeable portion of the userbase can't find them.
The future of HD Rumble and other Joy-Con features is more in doubt than anything; I can't see them doing anything like Mario Odyssey's secret HD rumble moons again if a sizeable portion of the userbase can't find them.
I was joking that your Switch or Vita would weigh more based on the amount of games you had installed. :P
I guess she wants her own console, and we don't need a second dockable switch for over €100 more.
Like, i constantly leave my games running when in suspend the thing, and i figure she doesn't wanna need to ask for "permission" to quit out of my games.
definitely digital purchases will be able to be shared, what I'm concerned about is save files for games like animal crossing and Pokémon
There's a remedy to this: just output to the TV at the same performance that's used in handheld mode.
OG Switch has black as dev console colors, you can't change that.
Saying "WELL THIS IS EXPENSIVE" isn't exactly discussion worthy either. Where's the reasoning, the comparisons with other products?
Perfect pricepoint, dropped features that almost no one will miss, looks nice and simple, this will be such a success
I agree, this does not make sense to me. This would have to be $100-$150 for me to even consider it. The original does everything this does and far more. They say they are giving people options but they took many of them away.
There is no kick stand?
It should be $100-$125 or $150 and would have a bigger battery, better and brighter screen(See better in sunlight) and be able to dock(Dock not included).
Well, that's simply not true.
The Lite is going to sell an incredible number of units. It not being for you is fine, but no one needs to worry about its future in the market.
Because they're going to have to make up the costs of producing it somewhere. It's costs *a lot of money* to design electronics. So are they going to try to make a profit off of these cables for a prohibitive price, a cable that would be used by a fraction of Switch Lite owners?
Also keep in mind that if you want to dock, you'd not only have to buy this cable or dock, but an HDMI cable and a controller as well. Again, the Switch Lite is for people who weren't tempted by the Switch at $300. It doesn't make sense.
"There enough people in this very thread that shows you that a more portable Switch with TV out would've enough demand."
lol my dude. This is one thread on a forum for gaming enthusiasts. I'll say it one more time. *We are not the target audience for this device*. It is for children and casual gamers.
I would absolutely buy a switch lite in ATOMIC PURPLE
No, just the average battery life is 30 minutes more than the switch
They couldn't have improved the battery life more than half an hour? That's my biggest pet peeve about the Switch.
22% smaller and 31% lighter is a bigger difference than you'd think. It's not front pocket sized, but I mean, neither was the 3DS really. It'll fit in a jacket pocket now though.