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News Release : June 18, 2024 "A Special Edition of Nintendo Switch Lite featuring the Hylian Crest from The Legend of Zelda series to be Released on September 26, 2024"

Press release of Nintendo Co., Ltd.

www.nintendo.co.jp

 

[Dacvak]

The Switch Lite is the least interesting Nintendo handheld they’ve made imo, but I own literally every other handheld (aside from specific G&Ws), so I’ll eventually buy one. I guess this is as good a version as any to grab.

 

[ManaByte]

 

[West Texas CEO]

I don't do Switch Lite, bruv.

 

[Robb]

Looks nice, but at this point I’ll just wait for “Switch 2”.

Would’ve been a lot more interesting if they would have thrown an OLED panel in there.

 

[DonF]

I would LOVE to get this but: i dont like the lite and im waiting for switch 2.

Love the design and

 

[Codes 208]

Now that i think of it its kinda smart to make it a lite. Trying to sell a $350 oled at the end of the switch’s lifespan would be a harder sell than a much cheaper $200 lite

That said, i actually love the design of this one. Reminds me of the Link between worlds special edition

Though i gotta admit my favorite zelda special edition has to be the OoT3d og 3ds. Gilded look was so good

 

[Bond007]

Will stick to my ToTK OLED.
But this lite isnt meant for me anyway.

 

[AJUMP23]

HOLD THE LINE! new switch is coming soon.

 

[ReBurn]

It sure is gold

 

[Puscifer]

It would be a good but if it was OLED.

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

I'd buy it at clearance, I like the design but dislike Switch Lites. Already have TotK OLED though, so I guess I'm good.

That said, i actually love the design of this one. Reminds me of the Link between worlds special edition

Yes, looks a lot like that. I still have and play that edition. Good times.

 

[darrylgorn]

Welp, that PS2 record will finally be put to rest now.

 

[Darko]

I’ll buy it maybe.. I need a lite

 

[Miyazaki’s Slave]

What's one more on top of all the other releases? It will just sit in a box with the rest of them...besides I have hill giant hands so I would grind into dust if I actually played on it.

 

[Moses85]

Before it is to late

 

[Ozzie666]

I still don't know how any gamer over 40 can read that screen! Seems like a bit of a hardware/stock dump, I can't imagine it will sell much at all.

 

[cash_longfellow]

Looks nice, but at this point I’ll just wait for “Switch 2”.

Would’ve been a lot more interesting if they would have thrown an OLED panel in there.

Again, what’s a “Switch 2”?

 

[StereoVsn]

I still don't know how any gamer over 40 can read that screen! Seems like a bit of a hardware/stock dump, I can't imagine it will sell much at all.

It’s meant for kids mostly. Cheaper price and it’s more sturdy.

 

[reinking]

My daughter went with the Switch Lite. Never again with their control stick issues.

 

[UltimaKilo]

Interested to see if Nintendo announces a price drop for the Lite before Christmas in order to push units.

 

[Pejo]

The last image in the OP looks like they replaced a Godiva chocolate with a Switch Lite.

I probably wouldn't buy a new Switch at this point in its life cycle regardless, but I'd be more tempted if they offered this aesthetic on an OLED model with detachable joycons.

Maybe they'll make a similar Switch 2 design in the future.

 

[_Ex_]

Just a reminder the Switch Lite screen size is 5.5 inch. By comparison the regular Switch screen size is 6.2 inch, and the Switch OLED screen size is 7 inch.

 

[Hero_Select]

If I didn't have a a Switch lite already I would have loved to pick this up - it's so nice.

 

[Robb]

Again, what’s a “Switch 2”?

The successor to the Switch?

 

[Dr. Claus]

I am tempted, but it would 100% just a display piece. No need to play the Lite when you have a Switch Oled

 

[NinjaMouse]

all gold? Hell yeah, I'm buying this.

 

[digital_ghost]

The successor to the Switch?

 

[Spukc]

Will stick to my ToTK OLED.
But this lite isnt meant for me anyway.

The oled screen is an update..
But blowing up a sub 1080p signal to a 65 4k inch is fugly

 

[ChoosableOne]

My daughter went with the Switch Lite. Never again with their control stick issues.

One of the main reasons I didn't choose the Lite. However, the Lite version is so light and small that it's more suitable for handheld use compared to the regular Switch, especially for kids. If it didn't have the drift issue and could somehow connect to a TV, I would have chosen the Lite version without hesitation.