Customer Ratings & Reviews

I played original Mario on a Nintendo years ago, and wanted to try Nintendo systems again. (I’ve been using XBox for the past 7 years or so…) I got this switch lite off recommendation from a friend who already had one. It’s super light weight, and so easy to use and configure! Thanks Nintendo!

Perfect for gaming on the go. Nice size and weight, and a good catalog of games for people that don't need to dock the system

Beautiful color, sturdy, and perfect portable size.

I really like it, it’s small enough to carry on the go and it’s affordable. All in all I really recommend getting it as a gift or if you want to play at a affordable price.

It was a gift for my sister and she loved it. The color was better in person than I thought it’d be, it’s not such a bright pink. I gave it a star less on quality only because it is all plastic and can feel a bit cheap but serves the purpose of being robust which is great for kids. The Switch Lite is perfect for casual gamers who have no desire to play it on the TV and want a fun very portable gaming experience.

It’s an awesome device overall. It does what is intended and seems like an updated version of the DS. Downside will always be the inability to use mobile data with it unless your phone has hotspots. But if you play offline games, that’s no issue. Does run pretty slowly once you get a few games and a bit of save data, so much so that my sister questioned why it took forever to load for a new system. And no, it wasn’t my WiFi because I have too notch WiFi and boosters around the house. I found myself not playing with it after about a month, but was unwilling to spend any more $ on games. Gets 3 stars for: Lag Slow load Overpriced Game prices too high Pros: Easy to carry along Animal crossing exclusive Lite is truly light and doesn’t tire your hands quickly

Got this for my mom as an early Christmas gift. She LOVES it and now plays more video games than I do! She's almost 60 and this is her first console, so I was a little concerned that it might be hard to teach her how to use it, but she was playing Animal Crossing after only an hour. She's always been a big fan of World of Warcraft but I don't think she's logged into it since she got this. It's so much cheaper to play games on the Switch, so my dad's happy, too.

Love this for my three year old great for her little hands and love how the controllers don’t disconnect

This is NOT the full switch. There are some people that are getting confused by the price? THIS only works as a handheld gaming system and will not work on your TV. Outstanding gaming rig. A lot of minor things that have been left out. Do your research.... some games will not work on this handheld gaming device. Some will require a joy-con to be able to play them. Excellent for traveling.

I love everything about this, from the color to the performance.

Wanted this exact color and best buy had it! This is another way to go through out the day and not just be on my phone. This was not my first hand held gaming system. I am not a big gammer. This is easy to use for a beginner and am able to take it anywhere. If you are wanting to play games and not have something big and bulky and do not care that it does not connect to the tv this is the way to go. Comes in many other colors. The buy hot topic of 2020

I've had the original switch before purchasing this one and would hardly ever dock it to my TV. I decided to trade in my original switch for the lite due to it being more light weight and more colors to choose from. It is actually an awesome experience playing with the switch lite in handheld mode compared to the OG switch. Not only is it lightweight, the screen has a greater DPI 'Dots Per Inch' Than the original switch, due to it being a little smaller. Its a great piece of hardware for the price.

Was a gift for my daughter. She loves it! Perfect size for a toddler. Not too heavy and easy to use.

Great console highly recommended Pros: Much more portable and much easier to hold in the hand. Due to the fact the joycons are not detachable the console feels much better built and robust. Where as the original switch felt a bit flimsy. Great size perfect for travel, commutes or kids Improved battery life Screen is sharper due to the higher PPI Better buttons Cons: The colours aren't as vibrant in real life The finish is a bit rough and prone to scuffs.

I've had a Nintendo Switch since it came out. I have only used it in handheld mode, however it always end up giving me hand cramps due to the odd size and weight. When the Nintendo Switch Lite came out I just had to have it. No regrets. The size is perfect. It is super lightweight, the color looks even better in person, and it does not give me hand cramps. On top of this, the Best Buy service was phenomenal. I pre-ordered my device and it arrived on release day just as expected! Very happy.

I’ve owned the original switch since it launched, and I’ve played it in handheld portable mode about 95% of the time I’ve owned it. So the fact that the switch lite does not dock on a tv is not a deal Breaker for me. I think Nintendo could have added the ability, but I suppose they don’t want to cannibalize the “bigger” dock able switch. Anyway, the switch lite in my opinion is the perfect size for handheld gaming. I have fairly large hands and it is comfortable to hold and play for extended periods. I added this slim clear case that adds small humps on the back sides for your fingers / palms to rest on and I love gaming with it. It actually feels more sturdy in your hands then the larger switch. Probably because the switch lite is on solid piece, there’s no flex on the sides. The buttons are all very responsive and the d pad is what should be on all switch models! The screen on the switch lite is nice and vibrant and has very good viewing angles. I just wish it had some sort of rumble but still not a deal Breaker. Battery life is excellent. I think I average about 4 pushing close to 5 hours of gaming time before I need to recharge it fully. At $199 you really can’t get any other hand held gaming device better than this. There’s a vast selection of switch games, with hundreds more on the way I’m sure. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a switch but doesn’t want to spend $300 for it. You can easily overlook the fact that it doesn’t dock to the tv. This takes you back to the good ole days of gaming on the couch or your bed with handhelds! Nintendo should have called this the Gameboy!

As an owner of an original Switch, I wasn't sure if I'd like the Lite. I recently purchased this as a gift and I have to say it fits great in the hands and feels high quality! Even more comfortable to play on the go than the original, and a great price to boot. Would gladly recommend to anyone!

The switch lite is a great alternative to the "full sized" handheld counterpart. It is a little bit tougher, the battery lasts longer and the screen is a more flexible material than the glass on the fullsize. This is perfect for a 9 year old that is going to drop it and get it dirty. Nintendo also has a growing lineup of games that are free and do not require any additional monthly subscription to play. (see fortnite, apex, etc.)

I love my switch lite in coral. I had never owned a game console this is my first. Very easy to use... I have animal crossing, Mario kart && saint row so far. Very fun. I can play for it for hours except Mario kart my hand starts to hurt (wrist) after a while. Joining the membership makes it more fun playing online with friends or strangers. I bought a case separate. The console is very sturdy and lightweight wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world.

The coral color is so cute. I've gotten so many hours of gameplay out of it already. I don't regret getting a lite instead of a full switch at all! It's perfect. Small and light to hold, but the screen is plenty large enough and looks great. I never care about playing on the tv screen or doing multiplayer - I prefer the cost savings and the more hold-able size. So happy with this purchase!