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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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I was one of those dudes! Ha. Very surprised by this honestly. But Nintendo do what Nintendo do. Thinking this is perfect for my niece but my only concern is that she'd be disappointed it doesn't dock.
Please educate yourself, your statement is 100% incorrect.
Because this model is not meant to replace the original and is made specifically for people who want a new, cheaper, more portable version.
Given that the Mini is hitting the magic $200 price point AND cutting the docked performance profile, I think we're going to see Nintendo and 3rd parties scale back their production scope a bit for the rest of the Switch lifecycle.
Unless the rumored Switch Pro is announced, for the moment it looks like OG Switch's portable profile will have to be the "first class" development spec. Goodbye 720p30, hello 540p24.
Unless the rumored Switch Pro is announced, for the moment it looks like OG Switch's portable profile will have to be the "first class" development spec. Goodbye 720p30, hello 540p24.
The Switch LITE is targeted at a different market than the OG Switch. That market might not care about the core features of the OG Switch but that does not make it a gimmick. If it was such a gimmick then surely Switch sales would have been similar to that of the Wii U?
Maybe they should call it the "Stuck" ;)
Can't believe people are losing their shit over this lol.
The Switch is already a great system that does both. Get that if this is such an issue. I'm kinda surprised people wouldn't just get the Switch but there's definitely the market that just wants it as a handheld console so it makes sense for them. It also makes sense for fans who like to double dip and have spare handheld consoles.
I do hope and assume a Pro is coming though since he worded the Switch and Lite as a "family". Kinda implies more are coming, which was also apparently planned long ago by Iwata.
Can't wait for the Pro, whatever it is.
Will more than likely cop me one of these too. The Yellow one is pretty damn tempting. Grey looks cool and I'm into the Pokemon one sans the actual Pokemon designs on the back. It's got a sexy color scheme. Decisions decisions.
Can't believe people are losing their shit over this lol.
The Switch is already a great system that does both. Get that if this is such an issue. I'm kinda surprised people wouldn't just get the Switch but there's definitely the market that just wants it as a handheld console so it makes sense for them. It also makes sense for fans who like to double dip and have spare handheld consoles.
I do hope and assume a Pro is coming though since he worded the Switch and Lite as a "family". Kinda implies more are coming, which was also apparently planned long ago by Iwata.
Can't wait for the Pro, whatever it is.
Will more than likely cop me one of these too. The Yellow one is pretty damn tempting. Grey looks cool and I'm into the Pokemon one sans the actual Pokemon designs on the back. It's got a sexy color scheme. Decisions decisions.
Hilariously better than the equally priced New 3DS XL. This is a GREAT price.
It's somewhat unfortunate they wanted to retain so much of the design philosophy of the regular 3DS, because I think they could have made it a decent bit smaller if they went a little different with it, but it looks decent enough. I think 5.5" screen was the way to go. Don't want to make it too much smaller when the games are designed to be able to play on TV.
This is cool. Good announcement overall.
It's somewhat unfortunate they wanted to retain so much of the design philosophy of the regular 3DS, because I think they could have made it a decent bit smaller if they went a little different with it, but it looks decent enough. I think 5.5" screen was the way to go. Don't want to make it too much smaller when the games are designed to be able to play on TV.
This is cool. Good announcement overall.
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"Fortunately, we have a product for people who aren't able to get some form of television connectivity, it's called Switch Lite." - Shigeru Miyamoto
It's too small, it wouldn't fit. Not sure why they didn't go for a slim dock, they love accessories.
Now we read the endless mistakes Nintendo has done with this device.
In September we watch how it blows worldwide, and Switch go pass100m two years from now.
$199 DAMN
In September we watch how it blows worldwide, and Switch go pass100m two years from now.
$199 DAMN
Yeah, I wanted the PSP-1000 -> PSP-2000 type of revision. The Mini is more like PSP-2000 -> PSP Go where truly meaningful design improvements come at the expense of major functionality.
People are not missing that. It's obvious what they (BigN) are intend to do with this handheld.
I'm gonna pass, but I have no doubt Nintendo will sell a butt-ton of these. I'll wait for the pro version.
Yeah I realized that size is an issue by now but I'm still curious to see what happens when you hook up an USB-C extension cord to it.
Honestly the dpad thing never really bothered me all that much as I actually have little problem using the current one or the analog.
My real problem with the dpad on the Switch is the positioning. It's too low.
Not sure if this new one even fixes that problem since it's the same placement. I guess we'll see.
My real problem with the dpad on the Switch is the positioning. It's too low.
Not sure if this new one even fixes that problem since it's the same placement. I guess we'll see.
It really is blasphemous where is the inquisition when you need it
But it's going to sell especially in Japan
For $100 more you get detachable controllers, built in for local MP, HD Rumble and motion controls, and a bigger screen size.
I think those are good enough. Even having it as an accessory option is viable, where you have to buy something separately for dock play.
The Pro Switch doesn't impede on the original Switch because the Pro is more expensive. But it still will likely have a portable mode (I assume). In the same way, the Lite Switch shouldn't impede on the original Switch because it's cheaper. The features that make the Switch unique-- TV to portable, should have stayed across all 3 systems.
Kind of weird that they kept the same inconvenient placement of the headphone jack. It doesn't dock, so no reason that it couldn't be on the bottom.
Why talk about speculation as if it's confirmed? For all we know, the 'Switch Pro' will just replace the current Switch model, like the New 3DS replaced the OG 3DS. There is zero evidence that it will be more expensive or be a Switch version of the PS4 Pro i.e. sold as a 'hardcore' model. That is all speculation.
Why talk about speculation as if it's confirmed? For all we know, the 'Switch Pro' will just replace the current Switch model, like the New 3DS replaced the OG 3DS. There is zero evidence that it will be more expensive or be a Switch version of the PS4 Pro i.e. sold as a 'hardcore' model. That is all speculation.
Once again 2 things have been proved:
1) Nintendo (as of lately) knows their audience exactly and made all the right decisions with the Lite. Artificially removing docking capabilities is a business plan to differentiate the Lite from the original Switch and thus avoid overlapping purchase decisions. It's also a way to have a true sucessor to the 3DS at a great price. Also, those saying that the Lite is a rip off - from a hardware standpoint, the Nvidia Shield is basically the same price and has no screen, just let that sink it.
2) a percentage of people here (and to be honest, the internet in general) are unable to understand user base demographics, marketing appeal and installed base growth boost. Complaining about the stupidest things, like "it isn't a Switch anymore". Switch is now a brand and a lot of people link it to Nintendo games, that's it. I'm sure game stores and online retailers will make it clear enough about the removal of docking capabilities. Also, people saying this isn't small enough? Anything less and you'll end up with worse ergonomics and loss of fine details.
I could go on and on but yeah, Nintendo nailed it, whether you guys like or not.if negative, there's always the original Switch and the upcoming Pro as an option.
1) Nintendo (as of lately) knows their audience exactly and made all the right decisions with the Lite. Artificially removing docking capabilities is a business plan to differentiate the Lite from the original Switch and thus avoid overlapping purchase decisions. It's also a way to have a true sucessor to the 3DS at a great price. Also, those saying that the Lite is a rip off - from a hardware standpoint, the Nvidia Shield is basically the same price and has no screen, just let that sink it.
2) a percentage of people here (and to be honest, the internet in general) are unable to understand user base demographics, marketing appeal and installed base growth boost. Complaining about the stupidest things, like "it isn't a Switch anymore". Switch is now a brand and a lot of people link it to Nintendo games, that's it. I'm sure game stores and online retailers will make it clear enough about the removal of docking capabilities. Also, people saying this isn't small enough? Anything less and you'll end up with worse ergonomics and loss of fine details.
I could go on and on but yeah, Nintendo nailed it, whether you guys like or not.if negative, there's always the original Switch and the upcoming Pro as an option.
Neat. It doesn't invalidate anyone that already has a Switch but it's super cool for someone that either a) feels that price is a barrier of entry, or b) simply likes having a more dedicated handheld device. It's certainly not for people who already have one, it just expands the potential audience, which is good.
I don't doubt the Mini is gonna be a hit at $200. If Nintendo launched any handheld platform at $200, it would be a hit.
Really what's happening is that for the first time Nintendo effectively has no home console. Precisely because the Mini will be very successful.
Exactly, it looks a little less fragile which is one reason why I'll be getting one to throw in my bag and have with me on a day-to-day basis. My original Switch can just stay docked.
The cheaper price point also means that second hand units will be even cheaper, will also opens the market up to people who might only buy used or second hand because it is a little less expensive. And even though I despise GameStop, I'm sure they will offer incentives to people who want to purchase the Switch Lite at an even cheaper price with trade ins of last gen products.
Cheaper and more accessible is always a better strategy for Nintendo. Expanding the market and giving people choices is a good thing. Why are all these people opposed to it?
Oh yeah, gamer fanboy wars.
Op, you might wanna add that the IR camera got ditched too for Switch lite
YOu can still Switch between your Switch light and regular switch and even use NSO for cloud saves!
Haha you're wrong!
haha noooo, sorry but it's ugly as heck!
Dont take it personal, I just cant ever love transparent tech :>
I don't see an option for the purple, am I missing something?
Come September 20th this thing starts flying off the shelves.
https://imgur.com/0LRsv33
Edit: Cannot for the life of me get am image to post. Anyway, supposed to show the Adjustable Charging Stand.
https://imgur.com/0LRsv33
Edit: Cannot for the life of me get am image to post. Anyway, supposed to show the Adjustable Charging Stand.
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yep, my ideal left joycon has the dpad up top and analog stick below
i wish a 3rd party would make one.
i have the hori dpad left joycon now and its fine, but i want the dpad above so badly