Customer Ratings & Reviews

I recently preordered the Pokémon Switch Lite and it’s gorgeous, cute, pretty, every adjective I like to describe this beauty. I have fibromyalgia and the bigger Switch is too heavy for me to play on (I tried my friend’s) so the Switch Lite was perfect. It’s light enough but feels premium and complete feeling. The D-Pad is soft but firm enough that it’s really a joy to play the 2D games on Nintendo Switch Online and everything else. I can also see for some if you have bigger hands, it might be difficult to play for longer periods of time. But there are hand grip options so I think it’s still a good alternative for those who have been holding out for a Switch. As for the screen size, I was worried that it was too small but honestly, it’s perfect. Also, very clear! Play time depends on the game. Playing Pokémon Let’s Go gets me about 4.5-ish hours with half of the brightness on with about 30% of battery left. I can’t speak for other games like BOTW but I’m trying the Dragon Quest XI S Demo and it takes about 3 hours until the battery came to 35%. All in all, I think I prefer this over the original Switch since I play in my room with no TV most of the time as I did when I’m playing my 3DS. I would definitely recommend it. And, in case anyone is wondering, no signs of drift with mine!

It was a Christmas gift for my 5yr old son and he can't stop playing with it. I got the yellow one because its bright and attractive, it looks like something to play with. Thin and sleek, I bought a cover to protect it from drops and scratches. Overall im glad he enjoys it. I would recommend it. Its a nice traveling system to keep kids occupied in the car.

My daughter received for her birthday and she loves it

My son loves it so that's what really matters. Nice a portable, seems well built. Battery life has been good. Only gave 4 because of the limitations it has vs the regular switch (unable to dock, no rumble or motion controls without separate controllers)

Love it great size and incredible graphics take it everywhere with me

Excellent product ! Bought for our 4 year old granddaughter

Great product! First time user for my 9 yr old. She cant put it down, easy to use and great color.

I love the color! Its not pink, and its not red, its just perfect. I love it. All my games work well, no issues at all

Best investment my son loves it ! And has a variety of games to choose from , a must purchase .

great product love the color great quality and right size and weight for all ages

I purchased so that my turning 7 yr old could play games! He absolutely loved it and was able to figure out how to use within 30 minutes of opening. We have really been enjoying the clear screen and how the graphics look vs. his phone! Pick up from store was helpful as i could run in after work and grab!

Got these for my son as a Christmas present. He's had a lot of fun. Though I was there was an option to turn off the WiFi.

If you don’t have a switch or if you have a friend or wife like me that wants to okay Pokémon or mariokart or really anything. This is the best one to get. It’s small and feels great in the hands as well as playing any switch game with ease. It charges fast and has a battery life of about 3-4 hours. It’s better to get the original switch if you wanna play on the tv but if you just want a mobile great console this is the best of the best!

Full disclosure: I already have a Nintendo Switch (second generation) and I love the system. The Nintendo Switch Lite is meant to address some portability issues I had with the original, which is why I decided to give it a go. First things first: Portability. The original Switch always felt pretty good in my hands. However, it was always a bit cumbersome to handle sometimes and I would not play for extended periods. The detachable controllers are nice, but they feel a bit too loose and clunky. I have small hands, so I tended to feel uncomfortable while grabbing the unit, which now feels like a tablet. I hardly ever used the screen touch feature, especially since holding it on one hand feels unbalanced. So, upon handling the Switch Lite for the first time, I really was surprised as to how light and small the system is. I must say that it does kind of feel like a toy. I am actually able to put it in my pants’ pockets most of the time. I picked the gray/white system which looks a bit less “flashy” and fits my style. It has a matte finish that seems to be fingerprint-resistant. The unit features one solid body with the controls a bit more congested. However, this to me proved much more convenient. The shoulder buttons feel just like the original, but I can cover them easier. The action buttons are a tad “springier” and the replacement of the directional action buttons for an actual D-pad was gold. The screen is great, being perhaps a bit brighter (or bluish?). While the resolution is the same (720P undocked), it seems sharper because of the smaller screen, making a higher PPI (pixels per inch) display. Every game I tried looks gorgeous and plays just as expected. The battery life is about 3-4 hours depending on what game you are playing, the screen brightness and if you are connected to WIFI. It’s worth mentioning that the Lite does not have rumble features. So, the big question is: If I already have an Original Switch, should I get this one in addition, replacement or skip entirely? This is a complicated question and really depends on your gaming habits. If you play games on the go, on the couch or when in bed most of the time and do not own a Switch, I highly suggest considering the Lite, you would love it. If you would like to play titles on the TV, even every once in a while, I would recommend reconsidering, since the Lite does not have the “switch” feature and cannot be docked. If you play co-op or party games, then the Lite is not for you. While you could use wireless controllers in addition to the unit’s, the screen is so small that everyone must be within a couple of feet to see it and the Lite does not have a kickstand. Actually, several games do not work well or at all on this unit. I had a horrible time playing some puzzles in Breath of the Wild that involved motion controls. In the end, I must admit that the Lite has become the go-to console for me -and I have all, including a high-end PC. I usually play on the couch when watching a TV show or while on YouTube, when I’m at lunch at work or simply right before I go to sleep (not sure how healthy this is but…). One big gripe I do have is that I wish they had included Bluetooth compatibility since I mostly use wireless headsets. I mean, even the PSP had it. I do have a dongle, but it adds to the form factor of the unit. So, I guess it worked for me and I am very happy with it. Full console experiences in the palm of your hand? Yes, please! But honestly, it can be a bit hard to justify buying it if you have the original Switch, or worse, if you have the newer version (much longer battery life). I’d say just go try it; hold it in your hands and visualize your experience with it.

Affordable gaming system that is easy to use and easy to carry around. Got it for my 6 year old. The system is pretty simple to use, but some games are challenging to navigate - for her anyway, even when they are 6+ games. I love it - got the Nintendo membership and I've been playing the old school games.

Our daughter has a ton of fun playing all sorts of games. The parental controls are super easy to manage. Great console for beginners.

Great mobile gaming system, great games and a lot of fun,if you have a regular switch this one is smaller Mobil version

Super light weight. Battery lasts alot more longer then your original switch. More of a personal use instead of trying to share it on the big screen.

One of the best purchases I've made this year. My daughter loves it! It's super lightweight and portable. I would recommend getting a case for it as well.

My 6 year loves it Was kinda hard for her to figure out at first but she started getting the hang of it