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announced yesterday by Nintendo after many months of speculation, the Nintendo Switch Lite has some crucial differences compared to the standard version released in 2017. The main novelty that arrives in the company's new console is the focus on the public that cannot, or does not want to, acquire the traditional model, and bets on portable gameplay, low price and games format compatible. In this article, we decided to compare the two versions, and help you decide which Switch is right for you. 5c7261
O Nintendo Switch Lite is an exclusively portable version of the Nintendo Switch, with a reduced size, without the possibility of detaching the joy-cons and with a price reduced to 200 dollars. The new version of Switch arrives on the 20th of September in the international market, and should only arrive in Brazil through importation, since Nintendo has no official representation in the country.
differences in design 1j672n
Despite being very similar in format, the Nintendo Switch Lite and switches (2017) have big design differences. Unlike the detachable joy-cons of the Switch (2017), which allows you more mobility and the possibility to play games on other screens, for example, the Nintendo Switch Lite has fixed controls, which reinforces the exclusivity in the portable market. Thanks to this, the console had its directional buttons replaced by a D-Pad traditional cross-shaped.
Control of the Nintendo Switch Lite there is not HD Rumble, accelerometer, and also does not have the infrared sensor. In practice, games that need motion controls can only be played with a pair of traditional Joy-Cons. THE Nintendo confirmed that traditional controllers will be compatible with the new version, but will need to be purchased separately.
O Switch Lite will arrive in 3 color versions: turquoise, yellow and grey.
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Being a Lite model, the size has also decreased. The console measures 91.1 x 208 x 13,9mm and weighs 275g, while the standard model is just over 100g heavier (398g), with a pair of Joy-Con attached, and has dimensions of 102 x 239 x 13,9 mm
This difference in weight and size is a nod from Nintendo to children, just as it did in the Nintendo 2DS era, as well as being excellent for increasing the portability factor of the device, as the Switch (2017) was too big to fit. in pockets.
The display has also become more compact. Despite the HD resolution (720p) on both models, the screen has dropped from 6,2 inches to 5,5 inches on the Switch Lite.
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A Nintendo informed that the device will be compatible with all the games of the Switch that portable mode. In other words, almost everyone! The problem is due to some games that require the TV or Table Top mode, such as 1-2 Switch and Super Mario Party. These games would be out of the catalog of the Nintendo Switch Lite.
However, it was confirmed that the new console will get a special edition of Zacian and Zamazenta, legendary Pokémon from the new Pokemon Sword and Shield. In addition to Pokemon, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate e Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. In case you don't know whether or not the game s handheld mode, every game box will come with this specification on the back.
In of performance, the big news is the battery, which received an increase to last a few more minutes of gameplay. In case of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for example, the game had an extra 1 hour of battery life according to Nintendo's report. This time should vary from game to game, but Zelda is usually one of the most battery-intensive on the console.
A Nintendo has not yet given technical information about the chipset and if there has been any change in the processor, so we don't know if the increase in battery time is due to an increase in Mah or if there is a more intelligent consumption by the components.
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A special version based on Pokémon Sword & Shield was also announced and shows that Nintendo does not want to lose the portable market, as the Nintendo 3DS was without a successor so far. O Nintendo Switch Lite arrives 2 months before the launch of the new generation of Pokémon, which is a traditionally portable audience, and should further boost BIG N's sales worldwide.
If you are looking for a fully portable and affordable console, or are going to buy a console for a child, the Nintendo Switch Lite it's perfect for you. Now, if you want to be able to play your favorite games on TV, and enjoy all the features and experiences that Nintendo can provide like motion sensor and Nintendo Labo, the standard version is the right choice.
The traditional version of the Switch, released in 2017, sells for around US$300. The Switch Lite, which is scheduled for release on September 20, will hit stores for US$200. So, which version of the Switch did you like the most? Will you bet on portable gameplay or prefer a more casual game on TV? Leave it in the comments.
Technical Specifications 4n1h3u
| Product | Nintendo Switch Lite | Nintendo Switch (2017) |
| Price | $200 | $300 |
| Dimensions | 91.1 x 208 x 13.9 mm | 102 x 239 x 13.9 mm |
| Weight | 275 g | 398 g |
| Screen size | 5.5 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1280px720p | 1280p x 720p (Portable) 1080p x 1920p (Docked) |
| chipset | Tegra X1* | Tegra X1 |
| U | quad-core Cortex-A57+ quad-core Cortex-A53 @ 1.02 GHz* |
quad-core Cortex-A57+ quad-core Cortex-A53 @ 1.02 GHz* |
| RAM | 4 GB * | 4 GB |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| External Storage | microSD | microSD |
| Games | Only titles compatible with handheld mode | All the games |
| WiFi | 802.11ac | 802.11ac |
| Ethernet network | There is not | Need to buy an adapter separately |
| Video output | There is not | Dock uses HDMI to connect to TV |
| Battery life (max) | 7 hours | 6.5 hours |
| controls | Fixed controls, cross-shaped directional pad | Joy-Cons with button-shaped D-Pad, infrared sensor and HD vibration |
*A Nintendo has not yet released information about chipset and memory changes, so this data has not yet been confirmed.
