This is exactly what it's going to be at my house. It's the kids own Switch that doesn't hog away the TV.
They have several games they already like to play on the system and playing them handheld is a good deal.
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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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This is exactly what it's going to be at my house. It's the kids own Switch that doesn't hog away the TV.
They have several games they already like to play on the system and playing them handheld is a good deal.
This is the truth.
It's a $199 Nintendo handheld that can play (virtually) all the games from their current-generation HD system.
Nobody is going to cry because the most expensive system is too much better, they're going to buy this in droves because it's a Switch for $199. Or a 3DS successor that plays Mario Kart 8 and Breath of the Wild.
I wouldn't be surprised if it outsells the regular Switch, in time.
Defenition and terms dont matter breh. As long people can put 2 and 2 together that it plays switch games its all that matters.
has there ever been a traditional handheld device with rumble? i know GB/GBC/GBA/DS/3DS/PSP/Vita don't have it but iirc there was some accessory for DS lite that you plugged into the GBA slot that added rumble?
I can't think of any.
There were also some GBC/GBA games that included rumble in the cartridge though (sometimes requiring additional batteries in the cartridge).
I still want a new DS system, but with this Lite thing happening it's probably never coming :(
Can't wait after it's been revealed that Lite sold extremely well that for those who are saying it's a confusing product (despite Google existing and Nintendo's concise marketing) to be congratulating Nintendo saying "they knew" or "it was obvious" or start randomly compare it to the PS4 slim sales to showcase how it's not a success 🙄
It never was.
DS has ended. Switch is your current Nintendo handheld.
Lite or no.
And if they care they can still buy the OG Switch. This product is aimed at parents that will be pestered for "the pokémon machine" this xmas and want to get it on the cheap instead of spending almost $400 on an OG system + game + some accesories. or that prefer to buy two cheap systems instead of a single more expensive one to avoid fighting between siblings.
Where in Europe do we have such good prices? Have not seen the Switch below 330€
Nintendo basically revealed the death of the DS line in June, 2017 with the announcement of eighth gen Pokemon on Switch.
99 % of the comparisons are about 2DS because of how much of inferior horrible pieces of shit 2DS and Switch Lite are for plenty of well informed Era members.
Nintendo should have included an HDMI port, at least that would justify this thing to be called a "Switch".
This is a really good point that I didn't think about.
And yeah the text size might be a problem. Remember the early days of HD TVs when text in Xbox 360 games on SD TVs was so weird and unreadable?
It is called Switch because it lets you Switch between docked and handheld modes.
Idk, they've been doing it since the Gameboy and it worked for them. I see combining both into one was a good move, but to me it feels like the DS always had a lot more games coming in short periods of time. I still use my 3DS more often than my Switch.
As I understand it, there's no way to share your game library across two switches, so the use case scenario of having this as a handheld only "travel" addition to our household docked Switch is out of the question.
And this one because people are gonna "switch" from Vita and 3ds to it.
And this one is Lite on that feature and plays Switch games. You gonna cope, maybe
It was originally conceived as that concept. Now it's just a platform name. When you talk about a Switch everyone knows you are talking about the latest platform by Nintendo. When you go to the store you see "Switch" games.
It's not more complex than that.
Yes there is? Only limitation is that the secondary consoles need an internet connection to check the DRM and see if the main console is not playing that game too.
Eh, I don't really feel the weight of the system when playing, though I agree the lack of an actual D-pad on the base Switch sucks. And while I would never saythe current Switch batteryis good, I feel that being the significant performance leap compared to the 3DS and the benefit of playing Nintendo's typical home console software more than justify the decreased battery life.
Like I said, base Switch certainly has problems which the Switch Lite is looking to address. I'm more combatting this notion largely put forth by home console centric players who didn't play portably in any lengthy capacity prior to the Switch that base Switch couldn't satiate a handheld gamer's preferred playstyle put of the box, because it absolutely can.
Base Switch is already a successor to the 3DS. Switch Lite is merely a more cost conscious iteration looking to increase Switch units per household by more than 1.
I wouldn't get too hung up on the Switch name. Its a popular brand so it's only logical Nintendo keeps using it.
This is incorrect as far I know.
You can have your accounts across more than one unit. With one account designated as your primary, while the secondary unit has to maintain online connection to access it.
Of course it will be, but why buy the Lite in 2 months if you can get the "full" Switch for just a few € more right now (or at least when a good deal pops up)?
Germany. Both prices were limited time deals though. The normal price is 300€ right now.
Think of it this way, the mainline Pokémon games wouldn't be on Switch if a new dedicated handheld separate from the Switch family was coming.
Doesn't it check if a game is "active" on another Switch? As in, installed and playable, not if it's actually being played this very moment.
It is the age of Internet, so informations are harder to obtain than ever, but
Nintendo Support: How to Set or Change the Primary Nintendo Switch Console for a Nintendo Account
en-americas-support.nintendo.com
I wouldn't mind haha. Never expected that the franchise would Switch (pun intended). I expected Pokémon RPGS and maybe other titles on Switch, but expected the 'mainline' games to keep going forward on the 3DS, successort, which turns out to be Switch (Lite).
Like imagine if it was called Nintendo Go or whatever, except it plays Nintendo Switch games, uses Nintendo Switch Online, accesses Nintendo Switch eShop and so on.
Now THAT would be confusing.
I keep seeing this sentiment but the Switch Lite doesn't have anything close to Joycon. Nintendo are aware of the issues the Joycon had and more than likely took that into account when designing the new hardware.
I really hope they addressed the drifting issues as this time replacing the joysticks implies opening the whole console and I'm pretty sure they'll be a lot harder to reach since they're next to the screen. While standard joycons are a walk in the park to replace.
"Terribly battery life" man the trolls are really out in full force today lol.
Yes, an HD handheld device that plays console games for 3-6 hours on a charge (probably closer to 4.5 hours on average) that is easily charged by a small battery pack for another 3+ hours is terrible. I guess most every handheld device is terrible then.
Yes, an HD handheld device that plays console games for 3-6 hours on a charge (probably closer to 4.5 hours on average) that is easily charged by a small battery pack for another 3+ hours is terrible. I guess most every handheld device is terrible then.
And table top mode. People keep forgetting that is a legitimate mode that has been consistent in Nintendo's Switch marketing. Switch Lite will still be able to "Switch" between handheld and table top.
let me get this straight, you want to play Game Boy with us even though you're a girl?
get out of my treehouse
get out of my treehouse
My only argument against this is that the Switch Lite lacks a kickstand. Can't really switch to tabletop without either propping the system against something or getting a third-party case with a kickstand or something.
Makes sense as a pure baseline New 2DS replacement, with the added bonus of an existing games library.
Whether the lack of TV out was driven by hardware/cost issues, or was strategic, it's the right business decision. If this had TV out it would cannibalise standard Switch sales, leaving no USP for that device.
A likely £200 or close in the UK seems expensive for an entry device but that's because of the worsening economy/exchange rate. This is how Nintendo's post 2000 handhelds have launched to the market (jeez that was torture towards the end... don't shoot me if I've missed any!) :
2001 GBA $100 / £80
2003 GBA SP $100 / £90
2005 GB Micro $100 / £70
2005 DS $150 / £130
2006 DS lite $130 / £100
2009 DSi $170 / £150
2010 DSi XL $190 / £160
2011 3DS $250 / £230
2012 3DS XL $200 / £180
2013 2DS $130 / £110
2015 New 3DS $180 / £150
2015 New 3DS XL $200 / £170
2017 2DS XL $150 / £130
2017 Switch $300 / £280
2019 Switch lite $200 / ?
Whether the lack of TV out was driven by hardware/cost issues, or was strategic, it's the right business decision. If this had TV out it would cannibalise standard Switch sales, leaving no USP for that device.
A likely £200 or close in the UK seems expensive for an entry device but that's because of the worsening economy/exchange rate. This is how Nintendo's post 2000 handhelds have launched to the market (jeez that was torture towards the end... don't shoot me if I've missed any!) :
2001 GBA $100 / £80
2003 GBA SP $100 / £90
2005 GB Micro $100 / £70
2005 DS $150 / £130
2006 DS lite $130 / £100
2009 DSi $170 / £150
2010 DSi XL $190 / £160
2011 3DS $250 / £230
2012 3DS XL $200 / £180
2013 2DS $130 / £110
2015 New 3DS $180 / £150
2015 New 3DS XL $200 / £170
2017 2DS XL $150 / £130
2017 Switch $300 / £280
2019 Switch lite $200 / ?
