wait a few weeks, there's an even better, stupidly thin one coming: http://www.gulikit.com/article_read_215.html
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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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wait a few weeks, there's an even better, stupidly thin one coming: http://www.gulikit.com/article_read_215.html
Dude, thanks for pointing this out. It Really does fix my problem. I can't imagine it taking long either and as long as I only have to do it for a couple of games here and there it is what ever.
I'm trying to find a simple carrying case when this launches next month, something similar to this:
I want something that easy and quick to grab out of a backpack but all I've seen so far are zip cases
I want something that easy and quick to grab out of a backpack but all I've seen so far are zip cases
Got my fingers crossed that this turns out well, it looks and sounds amazing.wait a few weeks, there's an even better, stupidly thin one coming: http://www.gulikit.com/article_read_215.html
Thanks a lot for the info!
same, can't find anywhere to preorder but their twitter says early september. if anyone finds it, please share the link!
wait a few weeks, there's an even better, stupidly thin one coming: http://www.gulikit.com/article_read_215.html
I feel the need to point out there's no USB passthrough with this one, so you can't use it while charging unlike the Genki. Other than that they seem functionally identical.
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wait a few weeks, there's an even better, stupidly thin one coming: http://www.gulikit.com/article_read_215.html
The page won't fully load for me but it looks (from the pictures) like that one doesn't allow USB-C pass-through to charge the Switch while the adapter is connected?
Anyone else who already owns a switch, hardly plays it handheld mode but still wants to get a switch lite?
I do, what's wrong with me?
I do, what's wrong with me?
Correct; it wouldn't physically fit on a device that thin.
Yeah, I just reviewed one that Bionik put out. Hoping to see if it fits on the Lite too!
Seems the same but it appears that the coloring of the base is different (black), so the jury's out on whether it's fixed or not
You can already pre order it for £187
I bet on black Friday you will be able to snag one for £169
I wonder how much retailers will pay per unit in the UK.
I dunno but I was more making a joke on the Pound tanking.
Don't forget, in the UK £199 is the price you pay. In US, you still have to pay tax on top of the $199 so it makes it pretty much the same price
Probably around £161.99
Thats what the conversion is anyway.
Hopefully the pound will bounce back.
ign very quick hands on. looks like a good size https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAvCIWz0Fus
gamespot too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPx8iFAN7Dk
gamespot too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPx8iFAN7Dk
I am really looking forward to the lite. I am planning on keeping my OG switch at home and docked, and use the lite while I travel. I do hope they are considering an easier option regarding the save data, would love to be able to switch between the lite and OG on the fly. It sounds like there is already a solution, but would prefer a simpler option especially for the games I typically prefer playing docked like Splatoon and Fire Emblem. Guess we will have to wait and see what Bowser meant by his comments earlier regarding the save data.
Has anyone found out what the process will be if you own a previous regular Switch that you want to keep and continue to use alongside this? Can you just log in on the other system and swap micro SD cards? Maybe someone with multiple Switches will know. I wonder if Nintendo has any plans to make this smoother.
I've seen dozens of super slick comparison photos of the two Switches, but this is the first image that really sells the size difference to me. It looks substantially more small than I previously imagined.
I'm still a little bit torn on it, I'm going to have to wait and see about the Joycon quality. I'll also have to get and apply another screen protector, ugh.
Still, it's extremely tempting. I really like the Lite's promise of portability. I have an hour subway commute to and from work each day, but I still feel sheepish busting out my big old Switch on the train. This looks much more discreet and handy.
wait a few weeks, there's an even better, stupidly thin one coming: http://www.gulikit.com/article_read_215.html
I know that page says it's compatible for Switch Lite, but I find it a little suspect. If the USB port is just for charging and no longer shuttling data, I don't know how these could work. I also haven't seen any photos of the very bottom to see if the holes for those pegs are in a safe place. If I'm gonna do the Lite, it's pretty crucial that I can get Bluetooth to work on it. I don't want to carry an extra pair of wired headphones just for the Switch, and it's really made me shy away from dialogue and story heavy games on the system.
understandable concern. that said, this accessory from Hori, officially licensed by Nintendo, is made for users of the Switch Lite (and regular) to stand/dock and use USB devices like licensed USB controllers, the Gamecube adapter, etc with their Lite:
i think it's very safe to assume the usb port still works as USB + charging, just no video/display port signal is output.
Practically every bit of press.
It's not there. This is handheld only.
Thanks for this.
THIS CLOSE to pulling the trigger on it, but this photo reminds me just enough of what's lacking on the Lite that i care about that I'd just rather get a Switch (or more precisely, see if they announce something new next summer or maybe get a Switch then).
The gamespot video is good but wow that ign video is like nothing. Why even make that video if the only real info / thing you're gonna show off is a single size comparison?
Somehow I feel like the perspective of the photo is giving the wrong impression here, it generally really didn't appear to be so much smaller than the OG.
I really, really like the idea of a complimentary, portable-only Switch. I really like this.
But man, Nintendo's save system just sucks. I'll be flipping between the two systems several times a week.
But man, Nintendo's save system just sucks. I'll be flipping between the two systems several times a week.
I could feel a whole new world open up before me...
Another one added to the list, thanks for posting :)
Yeah multiple videos show the Lite is the size of the OG minus 1 Joycon. This makes it look the size of the OG minus both Joycon which isn't the case. Weird perspective makes this pretty misleading.
From ArsTechnica
The yellow looks really good here. I'm debating real hard with myself about getting it....
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Which might not be as critical as it was with the original Switch. I have the Genki, which works great, has pass-through, but I don't like it beeing under the switch. I use the U adapter from Gulikit to have the Genki on the back of the switch.
The perspective is in favour of the lite.
The USB port will also usable to connect Controllers, I would be surprised if it's only for charging.
I use this ALOT, so:
- You have to do an Online Check every time you boot up a new game, which is simple when out and about with a phone which can Hot Spot. The check takes like 10 seconds once connected to Wi-Fi.
- The Online Check when playing a single game is 3 Hours. So for example if you play on the journey to work and it's lunch time 4 hours later, you need to connect to Wi-Fi to continue playing the game. If not, it will just say there's no internet and won't let you progress further, but thankfully it don't close the game unless you tell it to.
Same. Those damn white buttons are probably gonna yellow with the heavy use and it will look gross.
Thanks. I wouldn't mind doing a check every 3 or so hours on my docked switch since it will have internet access 24/7.
Yeah, only downside is no other profile can play games on it, but it's not too much of a problem. My friend can play all my games and I have to check in every 3 hours on mine which is fine as long as I remember to connect to internet and pick a game to play on my journey to/from work.
I have a question. There's currently 2 Switch consoles at my house, and I'm thinking about selling mine. Can I backup my profile and saves into the other Switch until I buy a Lite and transfer them back?
Briefly thought about selling my OG Switch for the lite, because my wife also own a Switch right now, which I could use for playing on TV, but still hesitating at the moment. Can anyone tell me, if it works that I could continue playing a game on my wife's Swich, that I started on my Lite? We are subscribed to the online service. Is it just like putting down the switch after saving the game, moving on to the other switch, load the save-game and continue playing? Or do I explicitely have to save to/ load from the cloud? I want this to be nice and easy (and want to be able to play Ori on TV) :)
NVM: Just read that not every game has cloud saves! Decision made... OG stays :)
NVM: Just read that not every game has cloud saves! Decision made... OG stays :)
You will have to sync cloud saves every time you move between systems, and you will have to figure out how you want to configure your digital download situation, but what you want to do is possible.
Tbh, you can try it out now before spending a cent on a Lite.
Yes; this should work. If you already have a profile on the other Switch, you can move over the saves you want or sync them using cloud saves. If you don't, you can migrate your full user profile over and everything will transfer. (Including primary digital ownership, I believe?)
I don't remember how backing up saved screenshots and videos works though.
Oooh, no clicky buttons. Now I won't annoy my wife in bed.
This one will probably be for the kids though.
This one will probably be for the kids though.
I really want someone who has one to hookup a USB-C to HDMI dongle and connect it to a TV> Nintendo said no TV out with their dock, I could be completely mistaken, but I thought a USB-C standard was to do video out. If for some freaky reason, it actually displays video using an adapter, I will trade in my Switch and get this. I want the portability of this but be able to dock when I'm home. That would be the best case for me. If it doesn't do any video out, would that be a modified USB-C in this thing to purposely not follow standards (If that is a standard for USB-C to begin with).