Testseek.com have collected 112 expert reviews of the Nintendo Switch Lite and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nintendo Switch Lite.
September 2019
(82%)
112 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(91%)
670 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Great price
Ultra portable size
True D-pad rather than buttons
Smaller and lighter than the Switch in handheld mode
With the same gaming experience
Solid build
Direction pad
Gorgeous
Comfortable design
More portable than standard Switch
Good battery life
Stellar game library
The only dedicated handheld games console
Terrific first-party games lineup
Light and affordable
Stylish and comfortable
Attractive colors
Durable
Robust design
Better battery life
At $200
The Switch Lite is priced really well
More portable than the standard Switch
Good battery life despite smaller size
Much more compact
A true d-pad
Better triggers
Lower price than the original Switch
More sturdy construction
Plays tons of great Switch games
D-pad helps with retro games
The editors didn't like
Only offers 720p
No motion controls
No TV hookup option
No TV output or vibration
Nintendo's cloud saves are still limited
Not ideal for bigger hands
Small d-pad
No TV mode support
Still too big for a handheld
Can't play a small number of Switch games
Not ideal for local multiplayer
No TV docking function
USB-C port placement can be annoying at times
No option to connect to an external display
Analog sticks are still too small
Cannot connect to TV
Battery life is not as improved as I would have liked
No TV docking
Controllers don't detach
No rumble/vibration
Nintendo's family account design makes game sharing hard
Great price, Ultra portable size, True D-pad rather than buttons
Only offers 720p, No motion controls, No TV hookup option
Perfect for gamers who prefer handheld.Despite being stripped of some of the Switch's more unique features and strengths, the Switch Lite is a perfect console for gamers on the go or those who prefer handheld-and the price is hard to argue with...
The only dedicated handheld games console, Terrific first-party games lineup, Light and affordable
Still too big for a handheld, Can't play a small number of Switch games
It's hard to argue with the value that the Switch Lite brings to the table. An MSRP of $199 gets you a durable, lightweight handheld games console with a fantastic lineup of games. We wish it were a bit lighter and had better third-party support, but thes...
Abstract: Nintendo has undoubtedly had success with Switch, appealing to a huge portion of the gamer populace, but at a $300 price point it's just out of the range of impulse buy for more casual gaming enthusiasts. Not content to let this market go untapped, Ninten...
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Published: 2019-09-30, Author: Jeff , review by: venturebeat.com
Again, if you hate the idea of the Switch Lite, Nintendo still makes the original hardware. Just get that. But if you primarily play games on handhelds, the Lite is the best portable I've ever used.I love holding it. Games look incredible on it. One of th...
Published: 2019-09-28, Author: João , review by: neowin.net
All in all, I ended up loving the Switch Lite more than I expected. I was surprised by how light and portable it is, and I really like the soft feel of the buttons. Playing on it is much more comfortable than the regular Switch in handheld mode, which is...
Published: 2019-09-27, Author: Mike , review by: techspot.com
Abstract: The Nintendo Switch Lite is one of the finest handheld gaming devices I've ever used. It's sturdy, stylish, and comfortable. It launches with a library that's already over 2,500 games strong. If all you're looking for from the Nintendo Switch is personal...
The Switch Lite is a different take on a console I already love, offering an alternative that's better in some ways and worse in others. It's beautifully put together in a way that makes the original look and feel downright clunky, and is even $100 cheape...
