The Switch Lite is something that most of us probably assumed was inevitable. Nintendo loves to iterate on its consoles with new models – handhelds especially – so a hardware revision for the Switch is something that was bound to happen.

At $200; the Switch Lite is priced really well; More portable than the standard Switch; Good battery life despite smaller size

USB-C port placement can be annoying at times; No option to connect to an external display

Before I dig into the Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo’s lovely portable-only revision of its original hybrid hardware , I’d like to answer the question that seems to follow this release like a buzzy little mosquito: Why does the Switch Lite even exist? The Switch is ... the Switch!

The Nintendo Switch Lite offers bite-sized gameplay at an affordable price point, removing a lot of the fluff in the process. If you want to game on the go, the Switch Lite is the best way to do it today.

It feels sturdy; the display is gorgeous; it's cheap; and there's no creak!

It lacks some of the weird allure of the original device; Battery life on standby needs work.

Let me preface this by saying: I realize that I’m not necessarily the target user for the original Nintendo Switch . First: I don’t own a TV, and haven’t since high school. Second: I travel all the time for this damn job.

The Nintendo Switch Lite is one of the finest handheld gaming devices I’ve ever used. It’s sturdy, stylish, and

The bottom line is this: the Nintendo Switch Lite is a joy to play games on, and while it’s a totally unnecessary luxury for owners of the more talented original console, it is a more desirable piece of kit to have in your hands. Hardware-wise, I’d hesitate to call it a superior handheld to the OLED-toting and criminally under-utilised PlayStation Vita, but it absolutely trounces Sony’s long since retired portable in the games department - and ultimately that’s what matters. In Nintendo’s long line of handhelds, the Switch Lite might just be the best. It’s just a shame that those who do want the Lite as a second console have to put up with more grief than is probably necessary. If handheld gaming is all you’re after and you don’t mind trading a bit of functionality, it’s hard to imagine the Switch Lite being anything other than your new favourite gadget.

Great colour options; Sharp, colourful screen ; Brilliant selection of games ; An actual D-Pad ; Very comfortable to hold (unless you have giant hands);

Primary and non-primary console faff; Battery life still isn’t great; Some games need Joy-Con support; Should it even be called a Switch?;

Overpriced for a portable gaming device. Didnt get as much use out of it as I thought.

I wanted a smaller cheaper version of the switch to replace the 3DS. A great option if you dont plan on playing it on a tv. The battery life is a bit of a letdown but as I only use it at home it doesnt bother me too much, if it was being used while on a long car trip it may be a problem

Love our lite if you dont want to play it on the tv then dont pay the extra for the switch. But in saying that the battery is a bit of a let down for a portable system if u want it for long haul without power.