Nintendo just announced the latest addition, Nintendo Switch Lite, a handheld gaming device designed to specifically play Nintendo Switch games. The new system will launch on September 20 at a suggested retail price of $259.99 and will be available in three different colours: yellow, grey and turquoise.
The flagship Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017 and offers three different play modes: playing in TV mode by placing the system into a Nintendo Switch dock, playing cooperatively or competitively in tabletop mode by sharing Joy-Con controllers and playing in handheld mode.
Nintendo Switch Lite has integrated controls and is smaller than the flagship version of Nintendo Switch. It has no kickstand and, as a dedicated handheld gaming device, does not support video output to a TV. So, FYI it does not come with a dock or HDMI cable. For a full list of the differences between Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite, visit https://www.nintendo.com/en_CA/switch/.
The new device can play all games in the robust Nintendo Switch library that support handheld mode, although some games will have restrictions. Compatible game modes will be listed on the back of game packaging and in Nintendo eShop.
Players will also be able to enjoy compatible multiplayer games like Super Mario Maker 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 2, and Super Smash Bros Ultimate via Nintendo Switch Online (membership based) or local wireless multiplayer.