Nintendo Switch Lite in 2023 - worth it? (Review)

I can totally see use for Switch Lite especially if you have the Oled that you use for yourself and home use (docked with tv) + have kids. You may not want them using/taking your fav Oled out so Lite may be better for them (less parts to lose, cheaper, you can still play Oled at home) or even for yourself when the big console is stuck with tv most of times. Lite is smaller so for people with smaller hands and as such even younger kids its obviously easier to play with lighter, smaller device. I owned all versions of Switch and for me only use (and at home) Oled is best but Lite is great when Oled is docked for tv use:) + just the feeling of Lite is more wholesome for some reason.

Just remember guys, they said the same thing about the 3ds, but now that it’s easily moddable, everybody wants one

I sold the Switch Lite to get the OLED Switch which was still better it's just didn't have a d pad and the Switch lite did though played games on OLED is still better.

Im tryino see if i can get it used for like $50-100

When ever the Steam Deck comes up, I'm always reminded of the GameBoy vs the GameGear and the Lynx. Both were bigger than the GameBoy, had more power, played in full color(the GameBoy only had maybe 4 shades of grey), and was more expensive. The GameBoy thrashed the competition, despite it's under preformance.

The Switch and the Steam Deck is the same issue. The Steam Deck is bigger than the Switch, has more power, plays full PC games, and is a bit more expensive. I guarantee that the Switch is going to preform better and it's already doing wonders

200 isn't the best value in 2023, but you can get a used one in good condition for $80-$100 all day and for that it is a fantastic deal.

Batteries have short life span. If joystick breaks, console need to be replaced. I preffer non portable games.

The OLED screen is nice but don't you think that it defeats the purpose of having an OLED screen if someone plays on the TV all the time and never gets to use the OLED screen? The OLED model has the exact same internals as the regular Switch except for the 64gb storage and the improved stand that most of us don't use anyway because we don't play in tabletop mode. Why would you want to pay for features that you don't use anyway when you can just get the regular model for less? If it's docked 90% of the time, you will never get to enjoy the OLED screen. I have an OLED and a Lite. Coming from someone that hss both, this is a fair and honest opinion. The OLED screen is great but I honestly feel that the Lite is the best version of the Switch because it is more comfortable, ergonomic and is the closest to a classic handheld like a PSP and Gameboy. It also has an actual D-pad, and once you try it and see how much better it is than the directional buttons on the regular Switch, you won't want to go back to the awkward directional buttons. Another thing that you have to keep in mind is that the lithium ion batteries are charging the whole time that you are playing on a TV and this will deteriorate the battery of the regular Switch faster while the Lite won't be affected because it can't be played on a TV and you can ensure that you don't play it while it is charging. I had 2 laptops with Lithium ion batteries that I played all the time and I didn't have the patience to wait until it was done charging. Guess what happened after a few years? Both of the laptops' batteries went completely flat and needed to be replaced. It was only usable when connected to a power source and I wasn't able to use it on the go. Don't you think that this will happen to the regular and OLED Switch eventually? This is another reason why the Lite is the best model. Some people have been complaining about this online and people with 2017 model Switches said that their Switch only lasts an hour now on a full charge. Just so you know, this will also happen with the 2019 and Oled models in a few years. Pretty soon, the battery will go flat and it will only be usable while connected to a power source and it won't be usable in handheld mode. If this happens with laptop batteries, it isn't a trainsmash because it is widely available but Switch batteries are not available. It all comes down to what you want to use it for and if you want a classic handheld that is going to be reminiscent of the PSP and Gameboy, the Lite is the best and most reliable because it will have more longevity and it will still be able to be used in handheld mode long after the regular Switch becomes unusable in handheld mode due to it being unable to carry a charge. If you're a selfish introverted gamer like me that only plays alone and that doesn't have an audience to please, the choice becomes much easier because you only have to think about yourself and nobody else. None of my friends, family or people that I care about are into gaming and I am usually playing alone. Since nobody that I care about is watching me when I want to my privacy and to play these games alone, I don't really need it to display on a TV for them to watch, so a Lite does the job perfectly. Some of us actually prefer it this way and even if those people were into gaming, I still wouldn't care because I prefer playing alone in peace and I value my privacy more than anything. Some games are best enjoyed alone and people are just a distraction. Do you see how the Lite is so well suited for the selfish, introverted gamers like us? The people like us can get the Lite because it is only meant for our enjoyment and for nobody else. I know that most of you are the social gaming types and while you will agree with some of the things that I said, you won't agree with all of it. If you are one of those that resonated with what I just said, the Lite is better than the other models because you'll only be paying for what you use. The people like us can get the Lite because it is only meant for our enjoyment and for nobody else. For instance, a large number of people in Japan, Asia and many other parts of the world don't even have a single television at home. This is one of the biggest reasons why Nintendo has been so successful with their handhelds in Japan. I have seen many people in the comments that have confirmed the same thing. They use their laptop/tablet to watch streaming apps and they don't have a need for a television. Most of these people never get the chance to play at home because they have no television at home and they always play on the go. If they get the regular or OLED model but don't have a television, don't you agree that they are paying for features that they are not going to use? If you're one of those types of people, the Lite is the only model that makes any sense to get because you won't have a television in order to make use of the docking feature anyway. Anyway, to each their own. If you are the social type that likes playing with others, the Lite probably isn't for you but for those selfish introverts that vakue their privacy and that don't like people that much, it feels like it was made just from them. This is my personal favorite model of the Switch and if they just release and OLED model of the Lite, it would be the perfect handheld.

Id go for tge steam deck

If the switch lite is supposed to be portable then it would mean that it would be brought around right? But it has the shortest battery.

100 hours on persona 5?? wow, normally i wouldn't believe it to be true, i mean i used like 30 hours on the p4 but i wasn't close to completion and guugle confirms this so i guess its true....

A a person with a ps4 I see this as a win win situation

Bruh they still dropping new games, thats a yes

Well I'm homeless and my PS4 has been in storage for 18 months I've wanted a switch

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I got a switch lite for $100 and I prefer to play the gameboy and gba games on it


And use the OLED for the bigger games like Zelda

I recently bought a Switch Lite and it is definitely still worth buying in 2023. I love it. My kid never leaves home without it.

I just want an Oled Switch Lite please Nintendo.

I have a switch OLED. It blows the switch lite out the way.

They should done a few things with the switch lite:
- OLED screen a must (like vita)
- increase battery life (thicker would have been fine
- removed proprietary charging and used a universal charger since it's just a handheld people should be allowed to use their phone USB C cable.
- increased the power to match the docked version they had

For me the lite makes the most sense I have a ps5, I’m going to be doing long bus rides each day so a switch light makes a lot more sense it’s lighter easier to hold and cheapet

I hate my Switch LITE, I'm bored with it. I wish I could connect it to a TV or use an external controller but alas, TV mode isn't supported and I'm having trouble connecting my controller. I'm sure I wouldn't have any of these problems if I had a normal Switch, but nooooooo, I have the stupid Switch LITE. Not to mention I don't get cool stuff like removable joycons. >:[

dude,your wrong cuz if you want to play motion games like switch ring fit you need buy joy cons to go with it. so switch light can't play all switch games

Fortnite on the switch lite is so underrated, it runs so smooth and looks insanely beautiful, really shows out the 2023 capabilities! Fortnite on the Nintendo Switch lite is just one of many impressive things it can do, it's so lite and comofrtable, I love Monster Hunter RISE , Fortnite, The Witcher 3, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and many more amazing games! Switch Lite really is an impressive console and it's so light and comfortable to hold and without a protective case it can of course fit in your pocket

I got this year a Switch Lite just to play Pokémon Shield, Shantae and other 2D indie games, because I already have a PC and a PlayStation, so I see the Lite as the handheld console that plays 2D or basic 3D games and Pokémon, just like a Game Boy, and those games tbh can benefit from a smaller screen, but if you want to play the biggest releases or maybe some of Nintendo's own AAA games, you may like a regular Switch, but for smaller games the Lite is really awesome, can't go wrong with a dedicated portable.

I'm holding out till they make a OLED Lite if they don't I might get one 2025 as i don't care for it docked and will only play like 6 games on it mostly Mario being Wonder, Odyssey and 3D World and Zelda with AOC, BOTW and TOTK but the games are expensive and never go down in price so i'd rather buy the lesser console to get more games.

Plus it'd be tertiary device as a PS5 or PS5 Slim would be my preferred secondary. And i'll end up giving the Lite to my Nephew so he'll have something like the DS.

I’ve always been fond of Nintendo’s handheld gaming since the OG GameBoy. I still have an Advance SP, a DS Lite and a Switch Lite. I plan to mod the GBA SP eventually and my DS has hinge issues. The Switch Lite has some joystick issues. The one snapped off. They are easily replaceable with no soldering. I use each one still and the fact one is over 20 years old and the other approximately 15+, I would say Nintendo makes the best handhelds. PSP had such great potential but unfortunately, Sony abandoned ship on the handheld platform. I haven’t owned a Switch OG or OLED to compare the experience but the absence of being able to play on the tv is a downside to using the Lite.

Can you talk a bit slower? I have a headache now and still don't know what you said 😢👎🏻

I only really care about the Switch for exclusives and prefer to play as a handheld so the switch lite works for my needs

Could u review the steam deck please?

I have oled and lite. The lite is nice when I’m going out somewhere and know I’ll be sitting around a while.

I throw that bad boy in my pocket

Where did u get the purple Gameboy color case is it? For your lite?

The switch seems a good 2nd switch because undocking and playing portability is a bit of a pain and switch lite feels better.

My first ever switch was the LITE, last year I upgraded in december to Oled however my switch lite still sees usage

I want a regular switch really bad but the price is a big deal breaker for me considering popular games Arnt very cheap either could someone recommend me the cheapest place I can get a decent condition switch for a good price?

Juat picked up a switch lite for a good price 2nd hand for gaming while i commute to work and its been a great little gaming station. Too bad nintendo games are so freakin expensive. Other than that its kick ass in 2023.

since the year 2012 when i first played skyrim it has been my dream to play skyrim on the go and the other options such as the gpd win or the other 2 switches just were just too expensive for me so when i heard about the lite i was so excited ive been playing for a year now and it has been great truly recommend

I got myself one at one point and at first i did like it. I got it cause i share my switch with my brother but it is a pain since we both tried to play games at the same time that were downloadable the other one wouldn't play. Not only that the screen was tad small and had get magnify glass cause some text were rather small. Did end up having to sell it and kind miss it

Besides the other features, also no vibration.

I really hope that they don’t make a switch 2 but if they do it better be called the super switch

The light is more comfortable to hold while gaming over the original switch.

Switch Lite with a Satisfye Grip is just so damn perfect. It's light, comfortable for long hours sessions and due to the nature of the smaller screen it has in my opinion better colours and sharpness.

I have a real consoles for my tv

I ordered the blue one cause it’s my favorite color

Damn people changed their minds on the switch lite? They hated it when it first launched but changed their minds and love it? Well that’s something.

I love this pink Nintendo Switch Lite review!

I adore my switch lite ❤

My 5y old switch got the blue screen and im probably buying a new one
I wanted to buy a switch lite but the only thing which puts me in doubt is the battery

The screen on my lite broke after a year of usage. Do not recommend

I’m considering to buy a Nintendo Switch whether it’s oled or the lite model. I won’t be playing with the dock thus i don’t know what to get. Is it better to wait for the Switch which rumors say it will be released this year or the other? If someone with knowledge about the subject replies i would really appreciate it!