Our quick take

Nintendo Switch Lite - 5.0 / 5

Build and specs

  • Weighs: 275g total Custom Nvidia Tegra processor, 4GB RAM Colour options: Grey, Turquoise or Yellow 3,570mAh battery, USB-C port for charging 3.5mm headphone port / Bluetooth wireless 32GB storage - upgradeable by microSD card

Display and Joy-Cons

  • 5.5-inch touchscreen LCD (1280 x 720 resolution) Built-in Joy-Cons with d-pad on left-hand side (rather than buttons)

Gaming on the go

  • Compatible with all Nintendo Switch games that use handheld mode Gyroscopic sensor allows for some motion in games

  • Best upcoming Switch games

To recap

It isn’t just a smaller sibling to the regular Switch, the Lite replaces the DS family with aplomb and proves there is still plenty of life in truly portable gaming. Its (lack of) weight and processing prowess make for a very attractive proposition for those who want the best experience when on the move.