Yeah Mario Party is the only one I knew about myself, I guess there are others... never knew.
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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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or you could even just one of these?
no actual dock needed for it, just plug and go
How incredibly disappointing. That's easily the beat feature that stands out about the Switch Lite and I wish it was available on the original Switch.
I would've liked the option for TV play, even though I'd be unlikely to use it. A dock and joycons would run $100+, so it's not like Nintendo would be defeating any reason to get the full-fat Switch with such a feature.
The Lite almost certainly users the same physical chip as what's going in the "Pro", just with a software/firmware clockspeed cap (to prevent overheating and excessive battery drain).
I still think it's likely that the "Pro" will be close to a stealth replacement for the regular Switch, with minimal external visual differences.
The Lite almost certainly users the same physical chip as what's going in the "Pro", just with a software/firmware clockspeed cap (to prevent overheating and excessive battery drain).
I still think it's likely that the "Pro" will be close to a stealth replacement for the regular Switch, with minimal external visual differences.
I have it (I bought every accessory recommended when I bought my Switch) and used it one time in one year and a half ha ha ha. I always play in handheld mode.
I like how some people keep bringing up Labo and 1-2-Switch as if those games were some massive loss lol.
Anyways, I really wish they still would've found a way to squeeze in TV output. Like, they can sell a dock separately or let existing owners use their own dock (if it fits).
Anyways, I really wish they still would've found a way to squeeze in TV output. Like, they can sell a dock separately or let existing owners use their own dock (if it fits).
I... I didn't say the thing you said I said? I didn't ask the point of a kickstand???
You can save on the system and in the sd card. Diferent saves for different profiles, If you have switch online you can also save on the cloud
That'd look real bad on most TVs though. A lot of Switch games don't even hit the native 720p of the portable screen when undocked.
I like it! I already have a Switch, so I'm not 100% sure where I'm at on getting one (still get TONS of mileage out of my Vita when I want to bring something with me). Not gonna' lie, I was hoping it could have been a touch smaller than even this, but now that it's in front of me, I do somewhat feel that was an unrealistic expectation.
This is almost exactly as everyone speculated. Interesting the battery life is only slightly longer than OG Swtich so it likely has a smaller battery and runs cooler.
Would like to see a teardown to see if they kept the fan and heatsink.assembly.
I noticed the vents are in the middle of the unit on the Litre.
Would like to see a teardown to see if they kept the fan and heatsink.assembly.
I noticed the vents are in the middle of the unit on the Litre.
I know WHY they make them look like kids toys, but I wish I knew why they make them look like kids toys... The feature set would be fine for me, but they look like Fischer Price horseshit and I wouldn't ever want to be seen using one, so no dice. I'll wait and see if Switch 2.0 is more compelling
The number of people that assign zero value to on TV play is a tiny number. I suspect the system will sell well, but I expect satisfaction numbers to be lower than those of the Switch.
I would consider getting this over the OG version if I didn't play Smash so extensively. Smash 3DS killed my 3DS.
A $100 difference will be more than worth it for the overwhelming majority of folk who go for this over the original model. That's a more than fair trade for not being able to play on the TV, which is really the only significant trade off you listed there, seeing as I recall only LABO making use of the IR support and needing detachable joycons to be able to be played. If Nintendo's last survey or whatever is to be believed, people played docked, handheld, and hybrid in nearly equal measures so there's obviously a market for those who wanted a cheaper portable-only model.
It does when you realize that this is intended for folk who aren't too fussed with the ability to dock and just want a nice good portable at a good price
You have the potentially dreams-come-true Animal Crossing edition with a light green/pale yellow color. :P
I'm just hoping.
I know my Fiancée wants a Switch (we play Mario Kart 8 against each other on my TV every weekend that we have off), but besides that, she never uses the TV to play my Switch when I am gone, so I know this would be perfect for her!
Ah ok, got it. That makes indeed sense, specially if you use one account anyway.
Subway riders who have to use their full-size models will probably go for this without much convincing. Smaller and with better battery life, and no grime will get into the Joy-Cons? That's a good case use for some folks.
Thank you for some calm rationality, lol. I wish more people were self-aware enough to realize that not every video game product is or should be targeting them. The people angry about this really need to take a step back and breath.
I'm not sure why people say that kids = handheld play only, but that's not actually true.
Kind of excited for this since the Switch is not portable for me, though I'm curious about whatever catches there might be regarding save backup, having my games on two systems, and other stuff like that. I can leave my Switch in the dock and have this for actual handheld play that makes more sense.
...huh. Did anyone notice that it still has the two divots on the bottom, on either side of the USB port?
As far as I'm aware the only purpose of those things was to enable the docking pins to fit into the Switch. If this can't dock why are those still there?
No TV out but you can probably still charge with the original dock.
Lol Posts like this are why I'm glad forum goers have zero say over what happens at Nintendo
So it has a smaller formfactor and longer battery life for better portability and a second analog stick, but no docking AT ALL and no detachable joycons? 1 step forward, 2 steps back as usual with Nintendo.
Maybe Switch Pro will just be a docked only Switch.
So the only true Switch was the Switches we made along the way.
So the only true Switch was the Switches we made along the way.