Testseek.co.uk 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
(89%)
820 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Lighter and smaller
More portable
Nice selection of colors
Comfortable design
Design is robust
Attractive and easy to use
Already boasts a fantastic library of games
Increased battery life compared to the base model
Great colour options
Sharp
Colourful screen
Brilliant selection of games
An actual D-Pad
Very comfortable to hold (unless you have giant hands)
Slim and stylish design
Sharper
If smaller screen
Good battery life
Comes with a proper D-pad
Cheaper than full-fat Switch
Improved handheld portability over the original
Fantastic colour range
Affordable price for a console
Smaller and lighter than original Switch
Improved battery life
£80 cheaper
Well-built and lightweight design
Plays all Switch games at their best (as long as they support handheld mode)
Some of the best first-party titles on any console
Top-quality build
Easy on the eye
Easier on the hands. The 3DS finally has a direct successor and it's lost little in translation
The editors didn't like
Limited to handheld games
Still not as comfortable as 3DS
Limited to games which are handheld
Still isn't as comfortable as the 3DS
Nature of console means certain games are no longer supported
Local multiplayer is far harder to achieve without docking
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
Are fixed in place
No built-in rumble or kickstand
Only 32GB of internal storage
Still no Bluetooth audio support
Slightly pricey
In-game text can appear tiny on its 5.5-inch screen
Lighter and smaller, More portable, Nice selection of colors, Comfortable design
Limited to games which are handheld, Still isn't as comfortable as the 3DS
The Nintendo Switch Lite is a great, compact device for those who aren't a fan of (or simply never use) the original Switch's docked mode. The design is more comfortable for portable gaming than the Switch, while boasting the same performance...
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...
