Customer Ratings & Reviews

I picked up the Nintendo Switch Lite from Best Buy a little while ago and it’s honestly become my go to gaming device. It’s lightweight, comfortable to hold, and way easier to toss in a bag than the regular Switch. The built in controls feel solid, and the smaller size actually makes longer play sessions more comfortable for me. The screen is bright and clear, and games like Mario Kart, Pokémon, and Zelda all run super smooth. Battery life has been good for my use, usually a few hours of play before I need to charge it. I mainly use it in handheld mode anyway, so not being able to dock it to a TV doesn’t bother me, but that’s something to keep in mind if you want that feature. Storage fills up quick if you download a lot of games, so I’d recommend grabbing a microSD card too. Overall, if you’re looking for a dedicated handheld system and don’t care about playing on a TV, the Switch Lite is an awesome buy. Great price, tons of games, and perfect for traveling, chilling in bed, or gaming on the couch.

The Nintendo Switch Lite is the ultimate companion for gaming on the go. Its compact, lightweight design feels incredibly comfortable to hold for hours, and the unibody construction is sturdy and durable. The addition of a proper D-pad is a fantastic improvement for fans of platformers and retro titles. While it sacrifices TV connectivity, the enhanced portability and vibrant screen make it a perfect, dedicated handheld. For anyone who primarily plays away from home or wants a more travel-friendly option this is great.

The switch lite is great for those wanting to save money for some extra games. However you would be missing out on what makes a switch, switch. Eventually I got a switch 2 after about a year so I’d say the switch lite is best for those who want the absolute cheapest, lightest and smallest switch but don’t want any tv play at all. This is probably perfect for children as the larger switch would be harder for them to hold.

I have owned a Switch since the day of its release. I’m a big fan of the console and the list of available games to play is a mile long. I initially didn’t have any interest in the Switch Light since I had the normal Switch. The original pastel colors of the Switch Light also kind of kept me away. This new blue color made me change my mind. My current Switch rarely leaves the dock, so I figured I can get the Switch Light for traveling and on the go. The blue color is definitely blue but it has a purple-ish hue in a lower light setting. Purple is my favorite color. The biggest advantage the Switch Light has over the Switch is the D-pad. Playing older games is much more enjoyable with an actual D-pad. The original Switch uses individual buttons as the D-pad. Build quality also seems to be more solid than the original Switch since the Light is a one piece solid unit. It would be a much better option for small humans. If you already have a Switch and are looking for a second one to play on the go I highly recommend it. If you want to be able to play games up on your big screen then you will have to shell out a little more dough for the original Switch. The Switch Light has no way of sending video out. You can’t go wrong with either choice, but if you decide to get a Switch Light I would definitely go with the blurple one.

I’ve been using the Switch Lite for over two years now and I’ve loved my experience. I think it’s an awesome handheld experience because it’s a single body. Because of this I’ve experienced zero stick drift. The build is a bit plasticity, but it makes it lightweight, and it’s easy to find a shell to protect it. I think the lite is an awesome value.

I love my Switch Lite—it’s super portable, lightweight, and perfect for gaming on the go. The controls feel great, and the screen is crisp for its size. It’s a great second console or main system if you mostly play handheld. Simple, sturdy, and fun!

I’m really loving this. It’s my first console/handheld ever. I really debating on getting the light over the OLED but reasoned I wanted something that was very light and compact. Because this the only system I’ve ever had I didn’t really see a huge difference in screen quality between the others. I like how this fits in my hands and how relatively compact without sacrificing usability. I love the blue color and the matte feel of the system. I will say the joycon button get discolored quickly no matter how clean and moisturizer free you keep your hands. After about a week of using I eventually but some button covers so I wouldn’t make it worse. Now I’m not a gamer by any stretch of the imagination but I like playing “cozy” game and I might play in 15 minute intervals. I bought this because I wasn’t that impressed with games on my iPhone and this way I don’t have to constantly keep charging my phone. This is perfect for adults looking to get into video games for the first time without spending over $400.

So I've had my blue switch lite for over a week now and I love it. I thought I would be making a bad purchase since the oled has the better screen and upgrades and this is my first switch but I don't regret it. I'm constantly playing metroid dread and its great. I can get about 2 three hour gaming sessions before having to charge it. I do have the screen brightness a little below 50% to get that extra preciousinutes out of the battery. The blue color looks the best, in my opinion, compared to the others. What I really like is that the lite has a dpad while the other models do not. All you need is a screen protector, a case and micro SD card and you good to go. The portability is fantastic and there are accessories that can help with charging away from home. If you can't get your hands on an oled get a lite. You ll save yourself $150 and you can use that to buy a couple of games or a a game and some accessories.

Good for switch games on the go.Happy with my purchase!

Ok so i already had the original switch and play it primarily docked since it feels clunky and uncomfortable handheld and also the screen is not the brightest on the original 2017 switch. I bought the Lite to play handheld and also because this royal blue/purplish color caught my attention. I had never held a Switch Lite prior. Upon holding this for the first time, i fell in love. It's much lighter and feels so good in the hand. I popped in my copy of the latest Paper Mario, and my love intensified for this system. The screen is an upgrade from the original switch. The screen is brighter and colors pop. Paper mario looks perfect on the screen. I have played my Lite more than i would have imagined already. I think this week alone, i played over 20 hours which is more than normal for me on my regular switch even docked. In all if you want a handheld experience, buy the Lite. I do not regret it at all. I think Nintendo nailed the Lite version. Also, i bought several grip cases for the Lite and they all seem to hurt my hands more than just using the Lite naked. I just got the official flip case from nintendo a couple of weeks ago and that case is perfect but pricey and makes the system even more comfortable to hold.

Great little system, affordable and nice colors. Great choice for the on the go gaming

I purchased a Nintendo Switch 32GB Lite in this beautiful Blue color for my son who had major surgery and would be hospitalized for almost a week and I felt it would help with his morale while he recovers. It's very lightweight yet still offers the same power he was accustomed to with his regular Switch. Just waiting for the Blue colored case to come out!

Perfect hand held for the babies. Perfect for the prise. Its the perfect gift and it keeps them happy.

This switch is awesome, it’s portable and fits most places for storage. The controllers are built-in so no more lost pieces. We Love our new switch lite!

Love this so much play with my kid all the time now.

I gift this to my 4 year old and he is loving it he can watch YouTube kids and play games as well I think it was a great choice to buy it .

My grandson loves his switch. He was sooooo excited when leaving Best Buy with Switch in hand.

Best system for my first time gamer learning to play

I purchased two Nitendo switches for my two older children for Christmas and they loved them so much. I am very happy that I was able to purchase my children’s Nitendo switches from Best Buy. Hopefully I can order myself one soon because watching my kids playing makes me want one. I am so glad I was able to get my kids their dream Nitendo Lites.

Fabulous handheld system for my son who is nonverbal and has severe autism