Customer Ratings & Reviews

I bought this for my 6 year-old and he loves it. I have the launch edition and it's actually alot smaller than I though. It's also pretty durable since he's already dropped it on the sidewalk and had no damage visually. All the games I have are playable and the screen is big enough as well. The only minor negative I have is the battery does drain fast, so have the charger handy.

Yes I know you can use the original larger switch portably, and we used to. But I like not having to deal with more things to carry with me. I got this with a clamshell type case and it stays in my bag for my breaks at work or when I’m waiting in the car, parked of course. Without the case, the thumb controls tend to snag on things and the case keeps dirt out. Other than that, it’s great! Tbh, I use this one more than my bigger one and that’s now the family Switch.

After a slightly disappointing previous console, the Wii U, selling way under projections and only lasting half the life cycle of the original Wii, Nintendo needed a big hit to turn themselves around. While taking the motion controls of the Wii, the handheld gamepad of the Wii U, and the cartridges of the 3DS cut in half, Nintendo bridged the gap with an amazing portable/homebound console. Nintendo even further whittled down the system to a cheaper and completely mobile unit, and with impressive results. While the lack of any HD Rumble, docking and projection, it more than makes up for in it's quite extensive library and impressive technical prowess of a handheld. The screen is a little smaller than the standard Switch, but the screen packs a higher ppi (pixels per inch) count that makes it look a tad sharper, and a longer battery make it more than capable of playing Zelda on the go. The lack of rumble stinks, but the ability to hookup wireless pro controllers or JoyCons make it a bit more easier to forgive, but the price of those controllers are unforgivable. And you can only use wireless controllers, and a few games require the JoyCons to play (Super Mario Party, ARMS and a few others). Still, the amount of games that are available (some great first party support, 3rd party support is also fairly strong), plenty of HD remakes available on the system (Though rarely an upgrade visually, since the system isn't a graphics powerhouse) and it looks fantastic and stylish to carry around. It's cheap enough to recommend for kids or gamers on the go or wanting to game while vacationing, but a better experience is to be had with the docked variant.

My baby love it.. everything great at Best Buy. Loving it!

Light weight, sturdy and good battery life. Games are a littler expensive but they all seem to have good quality.

As always great quality! I actually have 3 switch lites now for each kidn and 1 switch oled. great to keep the kids happy and they can take their games everywhere. If you own more then one and have multiple people using them, you can use a family plan to save money.

Got it for my child, absolutely love it. Perfect size for a toddler easy use, light weight. Good color.

Awesome system!! Super fun portable system!! Get one!

I purchased this nintendo switch light with the intention of helping myself at home during this time with my crippling depression and anxiety. Along with the game animal crossing new horizons it has helped tremendously in bringing down my blood pressure and helping me sleep better. Just know that gaming is very addictive and you should do whatever you need to do before the day drifts away on your island. Lest you face the wrath of others for your slothfulness.

My bf and me got his daughter the switch lite for her birthday. She absolutely loves it. Its smaller than the original switch so its easier to store and carry. Honestly if the lite had released at the same time the switch did I probably would of gotten it instead since i rarely connect it to my TV. You can't switch out the joycons or connect to a TV like the original. But if you're like me who plays more handheld I recommend the lite instead.

Though I call this a mini console, it really is mostly the same as the original Switch but without... the Switching feature to a TV that makes a Switch a Switch lol! You still have access to the giant library of games that the original Switch can play with the exception of gameplay that absolutely requires Joycons. However, if you like to have extended gaming session in bed from time to time, this is the device for you. The form factor, size, and weight are perfect for long sessions. Whereas I've owned the Mario Odyssey edition original Switch for a few years and gamed in bed with it quite a bit, the lite has become my default portable since it puts much less stress on my wrists and arms! The only downside I've noticed from a technical standpoint is the precision of the d-pad. You would think a historic company like Nintendo would be able to design flawless controls by now, but the d-pad does not respond like I would like it to in a game like Tetris 99. I even returned the first Switch Lite I bought to Best Buy to make sure it wasn't a defect with that particular unit, but it seems it may have been a design flaw. I heard the original units at launch had issues with hitting diagonals and it seems they've corrected that. But as a result, when playing against high level players in the end game of a Tetris 99 match, I'm more prone to making erroneous hard drops or left and right movements during a hard drop given how fast and accurate I have to play to win. This seems to only be with Tetris and I imagine the precision of the d-pad in platforming games may be enough (but I haven't tested it much).

This is my first game system that I have ever owned. After watching and playing Animal Crossing on my husband's island using his Nintendo Switch for months I really wanted a Switch of my own along with my own island that I can create. My husband ended up buying me a Switch Lite along with Animal Crossing. This has been the best gift ever!! The Switch Lite is so easy use to use and I really like the coral color. I have offically become a gamer!

So happy with my purchase! Perfect size for casual gaming, and the color is vibrant and beautiful. And I'm glad i got it in person from Best Buy, vs ordering from a different online website. This way I was able to immediately see that the console was in good condition.

Great product wife love it uses it alot and daughter love it too

The switch lite is a great handheld gaming device that meets expectations. This is great for kids, casual games, and those on the go. Be advised that not all games will be offered on Switch (such as Call of Duty, Battlefield, etc.) but there are still good games such as: Fortnite, Rocket league, (Coming soon) Apex, Witcher 3, and Skyrim. Of course you also have your Nintendo exclusives like Pokemon and Mario games. As a twenty-something this is great to take on the go or practice rocket league tricks on the couch. Reviewing the hardware, the console is very thin but this can cause some hand cramping. You will NOT be able to display this on a TV but that is the point of this console. The RB and LB buttons are very sensitive and easy to press which can get annoying when using it as a Hulu streaming device, but it is not a problem in games. The battery life is decent with 3-5 hours of gaming time depending on internet usage and processing power needed for game. Nintendo did a good job bringing back dedicated handhelds, but I do wish Switch would consider allowing Xbox Gamepass and XCloud. This was an offer put out a while back which would let the Switch stream intensive games that are not offered on Switch, and it would also let you bring games from either console. But that is a topic for another forum :) Definitely worth the price, and would be a great B Friday, C Monday item to purchase for the holiday season. Especially since it looks like Covid is spiking again and we may be heading towards more lockdowns! This review was written in 10/2020 so it may be outdated by the time you read this. Enjoy your new console!

The almost perfect version of the switch. It's lightweight and comfortable to grip, really it's every thing you love about the regular switch smaller, just without the ability to play on your TV, which is why I would give it 4 stars instead of 5.

My daughter loved this gift for Christmas she has played with it every day.

such a pretty color! hard to find anywhere else! very light weight and easy to carry everywhere.

My friends kept telling me to buy a Switch but I never had the money until now to buy it, and boy, am I glad I did! And about time, too! Even if you are a beginning gamer, you learn the controls pretty quick, doesn't really matter the game. My Lite is durable, doesn't weigh much, and a lot of fun. My only problem with it is that even with the volume turned all the way up. It still gets hard to hear some games.

The best I love this my manger got this for me thank you so much