Customer Ratings & Reviews

Bought this for my daughter… she wanted the oled version glad I bought this one for much cheaper. She had fun on the go and definitely is worth it

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.

I really like the size of the switch, and it works great. If you are a gamer, I would suggest you get a microSD card. The storage may not be enough for you to play numerous games.

My girlfriend is very happy with her new Switch. Since she is away at college and doesn’t own a TV, the Nintendo Switch Lite came in handy and was much cheaper than the standard model. So now we can play games together remotely and it provides us a great date night activity. I should note my girlfriend was not previously a gamer, but has been thoroughly enjoying becoming one!

Pretty color, good size for little hands and practical for trips to the store. This fits in my purse and my little one is entertained.

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

Bought for my daughter’s birthday works great! She loves taking it with on long trips.

really good console to play NBA 2k and FIFA 20 light weight and proper size to handle, you can easily put it into your bag The color also looks fantastic, really like it

Fun for summer time and car rides! Battery last about 3-4 hours. Pretty color! Light weight! Perfect for the summer break

Excellent color my child love it and very good system

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

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

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

My daughter loves the color and portability, battery life, and free games. I would recommend getting memory card just in case but it's been a great purchase.

I finally got the color I've been waiting for. The Switch Lite is excellent, light and has a great battery life.

I like the lite a lot more than the regular version. The joycons on the regular version are a notorious issue, the original regular version didn't keep a very long charge, and there's not THAT many games that are multiplayer, so it defeats the purpose of paying the extra $120 to be able to play with others. The lite is durable, no issues with the joycons, you can buy protective casing for it, and the battery lasts longer... and they're $120 bucks cheaper. Save your money and just buy the better product, the Lite.

Great mobile game device easy to setup. Overall hardware quality is solid, screen is a great size, super clear display and battery lasts hours.

Nintendo has grown up! Amazing graphics. Easy to use controllers. Battery lasts for a very long time. I bought one for my grandson. And I'm getting myself one!

Although the switch lite is small it has to be my favorite. it’s small, portable, and fits into any bag. i love to play games on the go and it fits into my backpack and doesn’t add any weight. i also think that the switch lite is great for kids! it’s cheaper than the other models and you can still play your favorite switch games.

Love it works amazing good quality in has tons of great games