The only possible downside of this model is that it can’t be connected in any way to a larger screen or monitor.
But it can’t be called a real downside because this is what the Switch Lite was designed for.
It is a little bit smaller than the original Switch (and off course the more recently released Switch OLED) but that doesn’t affect gameplay much. It is a lot more lightweight, and the distance of the hands 🙌🏻 is more ergonomic. Because of the fixed controllers the connections / adapters can’t be damaged which is a plus as well.
The other plus is off course the price because this is a 100 euros cheaper. Also look for returns at Amazon warehouse. Even with ‘second hand as new’ there is a big price gap compared to new models, and for the type of children not taking care of it very well, one can opt for a return with a little cosmetic damage (e.g. scratches on the casing) and save even more money, even paying half.
The blue model is very beautiful: neutral but not dull. Other colours (coral, bluegreen, yellow) can even be found for lower prices.
As and adult and a father I bought it to play for my kids or occasionally when travelling. A Nintendo Switch will not be satisfying for some gamers coming from PlayStation, XBox or PC gaming and mostly playing first person shooters. Although some games are still released for Switch. But on the other hand, that’s not what Nintendo was and is built for. Nintendo provides lots of less aggressive games in the Mario Universe (Mario Bros, Luigi’s Mansion, Donkey Kong, Yoshi’s World and lots of hybrids) and these games can never be played on other consoles and make Nintendo more ‘fun’ and not as serious as realistic games which mimic what can be seen on a every day basis on television (hostility and war).
Top reviews from other countries
KenH
Goof handheld console for travelling and when playing mostly handheld.
Reviewed in the Netherlands on April 19, 2024
Amazon Customer
Works a charm for causal gaming
Reviewed in Sweden on March 5, 2023
