Nintendo is Switching it up! The all new Switch Lite, available for preorder!

Available in cool colors like turquoise, yellow and the popular gray but also available in Zacian and Zamazenta Edition. You can order now here!

Nintendo Switch Lite – Turquoise

Don’t worry, you can select other color options through my link. This is available 9/20/19 but this will definitely be harder to find the closer we get to the holidays. 

Before we get into it, why didn’t Nintendo call this the Lite Switch?

Ok. all joking aside; what is different about the Switch Lite vs the regular Switch? Probably most important to note is  the Switch Lite cannot be connected to your TV. This is a handheld system only. Also another feature that may be important to some gamers is the joycons are affixed permanently to the game system. What does that mean for game play? There are a few titles that will not be compatible with affixed joycons, but you can play almost all of the Switch titles with the Switch Lite, as very few require you to remove the joycons. (going forward, Nintendo will indicate which titles are handheld compatible on product packaging). The Switch Lite is also much more portable with a very streamlined and thin design, it makes it super easy and convenient to take with you everywhere! The price of the Switch Lite is also $100 less than the Switch. 

So how do you know which Switch to buy?

It’s really going to depend on your gaming style. If you want a system that can be docked and played as a console, than the Switch is your best buy. If you are like me, and prefer gaming on the go, than the Switch Lite is perfect for you! 

Important! The regular Switch will be getting a battery upgrade!

As of writing this article, I have not found a release date for the extended battery Switch. However, you may find some retailers are offering lower MSRP on the Switch, as they may be working to reduce inventory, so if a super long battery life isn’t important to you, be on the lookout for dropping prices on the Switch. The new Switch will boast up to twice as long battery life as the current version.

I can honestly say this is super tempting. One of the biggest complaints I have with the Switch is the battery life. It’s not terrible, I get about 3 hours of game play before needing to be charged but the new Switch boasts up 9 hours! I wish I hadn’t already bought my Switch because both of these are super appealing, especially the Switch Lite. (also boasts a battery life of up to 7 hours!) 

New Colorful Joycons for PreOrder!

Want to add some style and color to your existing Switch or have these for your Switch Lite?  These will be availabe October 4th! Just in time for the holidays!

Nintendo Neon Purple/ Neon Orange Joy-Con (L-R) – Switch

Nintendo Blue/ Neon Yellow Joy-Con (L-R) – Switch

Wondering if I should switch my Switch?