Nintendo Switch Lite (2019)

Light and comfortable to hold ; Directional pad! ; Solid battery life ; $100 less than the Switch

No TV output support ; Small text is tough to see

Smaller and lighter than the Switch in handheld mode, with the same gaming experience ; Solid build ; Direction pad

No TV output or vibration ; Nintendo's cloud saves are still limited

The Nintendo Switch Lite is a slimmer, less expensive version of the standard Switch and one of the best handheld game systems to date.

Slim and stylish design ; Sharper, if smaller screen ; Good battery life ; Comes with a proper D-pad ; Cheaper than full-fat Switch

Cannot connect and play on a TV ; Joy-Cons are fixed in place ; No built-in rumble or kickstand ; Only 32GB of internal storage

Lighter and smaller More portable Nice selection of colors Comfortable design

Limited to handheld games. Still not as comfortable as 3DS

The Nintendo Switch Lite is a great, compact device for those who aren't a fan of (or simply never use) the original Switch's docked mode. The design is more comfortable for portable gaming than the Switch, while boasting the same performance.

At $200, the Switch Lite is priced really well ; More portable than the standard Switch ; Good battery life despite smaller size

USB-C port placement can be annoying at times ; No option to connect to an external display

— Good design, great games library, superior battery life

What we didn’t like — Compatibility issues, unreliable local multiplayer

If you haven’t bought yourself a Switch and you’re just looking for portable play, then this is without doubt the console to buy. However, think carefully about whether you’d prefer the versatility of the Switch, because the docking ability opens up...

Smaller and lighter than original Switch ; Improved battery life ; £80 cheaper

Still no Bluetooth audio support

However, if you are (unfortunately) like me and only ever use the Switch while you’re out and about, then the Switch Lite represents the very best handheld console that Nintendo has ever brought to market. The new design is far better suited for...

Great colour options ; Sharp, colourful screen ; Brilliant selection of games ; An actual D-Pad ; Very comfortable to hold (unless you have giant hands)

Primary and non-primary console faff ; Battery life still isn’t great ; Some games need Joy-Con support ; Should it even be called a Switch?

Not as clever or innovative as its bigger brother, but the cheaper Switch Lite is probably the best handheld console Nintendo has ever made