I'll wait for a few more reviews from fighter fans. That's what I would mainly use the road for.
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Nintendo Switch Lite - Reviews and Unboxing Thread (Embargo Has Ended)
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Just going by the evidence on a genre that really puts the D-pad through its paces. A shame it doesn't feel right for you, it's served me well for several platformers and a few indies.
They're available right now on Target.com to order for delivery via UPS or for store pickup tomorrow morning.
Not a huge turn off for me either way, but who cares what old devices had? One typically expects progress and improvements over time. It's not like Nintendo isn't a company open to trying new things.
Agreed. That's a gripe of mine as well.
Your forgetting about dock clockspeeds that has higher thermal/ cooling requirements. They could just run it at regular handheld speeds, but I doubt they would.
AlsoI believe theswitch has its own chip to convert the signal to HDMI which I guess this is lacking.
Yeeessss. I love it. Looks perfect, feels perfect, and the size is perfect. Very light, too, but not to the point that it feels low quality.
But the dpad...it doesn't feel good, it's small, and possible the mushiest dpad I've ever used. Someone compared it to the 8bitdo pads. I can only compare it to the SF30 Pro I have, which I think feels much better than the Switch Lite dpad. The handheld this is really replacing for me is the Vita, and the Vita's dpad is sooo much better. I would say pretty confidently that it's Nintendo's worst dpad (though I don't know if it has the button mispresses the Pro Controller has. It may technically be better than that one if it doesn't have the mispresses, but the Pro Controller dpad still feels a lot better).
But it's better than the four separate buttons. And I still love the thing.
But the dpad...it doesn't feel good, it's small, and possible the mushiest dpad I've ever used. Someone compared it to the 8bitdo pads. I can only compare it to the SF30 Pro I have, which I think feels much better than the Switch Lite dpad. The handheld this is really replacing for me is the Vita, and the Vita's dpad is sooo much better. I would say pretty confidently that it's Nintendo's worst dpad (though I don't know if it has the button mispresses the Pro Controller has. It may technically be better than that one if it doesn't have the mispresses, but the Pro Controller dpad still feels a lot better).
But it's better than the four separate buttons. And I still love the thing.
Can't wait to pick mine up in the morning and then play the Ori demo tomorrow night. I've got a lot of Switch gaming to catch up on. Lumines, Tetris 99, Celeste, Hollow Knight, a bunch of Picross games, and SNES titles. Whoooooo. Haven't been this excited for a handheld since the DS Lite.
The yellow color on this thing really pops in person, it's gorgeous.
It reminds me of the GBA, gives me that tasty nostalgia.
It reminds me of the GBA, gives me that tasty nostalgia.
Target website finally has these available for store pickup! Just placed my order for pickup for the grey one! Can't wait to pick up in the morning.
Also placed a store pickup order for the links awakening amiibo and official carrying case for switch lite at bestbuy.
All of this+I took the day off of work. Should be a great day
Also placed a store pickup order for the links awakening amiibo and official carrying case for switch lite at bestbuy.
All of this+I took the day off of work. Should be a great day
For the guys who game share in Switch I would like to ask something: I already have a Switch but I would like to buy a Lite model in the future, I understand that I need to put the Lite as a primary console so I don't need to be online for the check in, but, what about If I want to travel with the regular model for some multiplayer gameplay and I don't have an internet connection, can I change the regular Switch to primary console easily? I mean I just need to change a setting in my account or the process is more tedious like redownload all my data again? Thank you in advance for your response guys :)
I deregistered my Switch as primary (your profile page in the eShop) and after that I added my account to friend's Switch and it automatically became primary. My saves and games didn't go anywhere on my now-secondary Switch, so you shouldn't worry about that, at least. I haven't checked how setting to primary works on a system that already has the account, but I suspect that I'd just have to deregister the primary and then the next console to go online with my account would become primary. Don't feel like calling up my friends to test that, although I'm sure someone out there has detailed how that actually works.
Looking like a toy is probably the point.
Also why I love it.
Damn, it looks good. I can't justify getting one but I convinced my brother to get the turquoise and Link's Awakening from the Currys/PC World deal so I can experience it vicariously...
Yes, I've been loving Nintendo's use of colour since the N3DS. It's fun rather than classy, and I think it makes their hardware stand out in an age of very homogeneous looking devices. PS Pink+Green Neon Joycons are the best.
Really all their handhelds have gotten nice colors. At least after initial revisions.
My absolute fave system/design though was the DSi (looks way better in person).
Really all their handhelds have gotten nice colors. At least after initial revisions.
My absolute fave system/design though was the DSi (looks way better in person).
DSi pics are cheating, what a beautiful device.
I do like having the buttons a different colour to the device though. It worked well with the SNES colours on N3DS; and the N2DS, Joycons and now Switch Lite all going with block colours looks really good.
So according to the video, there seem to be two problems:
the d-pad positioning is pretty low, there's not much space between it and the bottom of the console, which is way different from a regular switch/hori fake joycon. (this would also be an issue with the right joystick I would think)
The d-pad is very shallow, which may be the problem with the diagonal, so you have to push really really hard to get diagonals.
Awesome pics! I honestly prefer the aesthetic of the Lite more than the Vita. Never liked the look of the Vita anyways. You're in for a great weekend with the Lite and Link's Awakening! Enjoy!
Yeah. You have to press with a bit more force to get a consistent diagonal press in moves that requiire it.
Oh.... watching him try to do fireballs just killed any remaining interest i had.
The input read display is quite damning.
It's weird, though, it seems more like a design flaw than anything else. Like the plastic is getting in the way of the d-pad because it's too shallow, if it were elevated even a little it seems like you'd be able to do diagonals no problem.
I would say they should have caught this in QA but a ton of early reviews seem to not even notice this, so maybe not.
I really want one, but it feels like a mistake to buy into the Switch ecosystem without being able to play stuff like Mario Kart and Splatoon in splitscreen. On the other hand, I don't like the original Switch hardware design.
I think it's a wait for the 3rd redesign for me, friends.
I think it's a wait for the 3rd redesign for me, friends.
Splatoon has no split screen (my kids would love it if it did) and Mario Kart can still be played splitscreen, you just have to prop it up and squint.
Exactly the same hardware*, just in a smaller package.
*excluding the joycon features and the video output of course.
Both games do offer ad hoc mode/local wireless multiplayer.
Yes, you'll have to have multiple systems, but that is exactly how multiplayer works on every other portable console.
Caveat is that someone mentioned a while ago you seemingly can't play local co-op with one digitally purchased game across two switches, even with different accounts playing. You can play online, just not locally.
of course.
thanks.
are the playing an updated Switch? with better performance?
The new improved chip has been talked about for maybe more than a year before the official announcement, and currently there is no substantial rumor of a more performing model.
Now is a good moment to buy a Switch.
I don't know how this picture means anything.Well, congrats to Nintendo for finally catching up with the times, I guess.
And you thought it would be smaller? The pictures made the thing look gigantic. I'm surprised it's about the size of a Vita.
For me who has never docked his switch in 2 and a half years, this is like the ideal form switch should be for me.
I traded in my launch Switch for a turquoise Lite and I couldn't be happier. I ordered a grip for it off Amazon that's coming tomorrow, but even without it, it's a decent fit even in my big hands. The light weight is such a relief on my tired hands and arms, and the display being smaller doesn't affect any gameplay at all. It's a wonderful system, and so far, I'm absolutely chuffed with the trade. It's great.
Going back to play some Link's Awakening now...
Going back to play some Link's Awakening now...
Well, congrats to Nintendo for finally catching up with the times, I guess.
I look forward to holding one in my hands, but for now I'll just suggest it could've been a bit smaller from the pictures I've seen.
What times are you referring to?
The size is commensurate to its power and function. Same with the Vita and PSP.
Dedicated portable consoles with dual analog sticks and actual sticks rather than nubs.
Kinda looks too big is all. I think it should've been a wee smaller of possible.
Nah, bigger than Vita but smaller than the OG Switch was the perfect size.
