Great colour options; Sharp, colourful screen ; Brilliant selection of games ; An actual D-Pad ; Very comfortable to hold (unless you have giant hands);

Primary and non-primary console faff; Battery life still isn’t great; Some games need Joy-Con support; Should it even be called a Switch?;

The Nintendo Switch Lite is a new resigned edition of the standard Nintendo Switch, dedicated entirely to portable play and coming with all the advantages and disadvantages you'd expect from such an ambitious pitch.

Design is robust; attractive and easy to use; Already boasts a fantastic library of games; Increased battery life compared to the base model

Nature of console means certain games are no longer supported; Local multiplayer is far harder to achieve without docking

Not as clever or innovative as its bigger brother, but the cheaper Switch Lite is probably the best handheld console Nintendo has ever made

Great colour options; Sharp; colourful screen; Brilliant selection of games; An actual D-Pad; Very comfortable to hold (unless you have giant hands)

Primary and non-primary console faff; Battery life still isn’t great; Some games need Joy-Con support; Should it even be called a Switch?

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...

Well-built and lightweight design; Plays all Switch games at their best (as long as they support handheld mode); Some of the best first-party titles on any console

Slightly pricey; In-game text can appear tiny on its 5.5-inch screen; Still no movie streaming apps like Netflix - just YouTube; Only 32GB storage without buying a microSD card

The bottom line is this: the Nintendo Switch Lite is a joy to play games on, and while it’s a totally unnecessary luxury for owners of the more talented original console, it is a more desirable piece of kit to have in your hands. Hardware-wise, I’d hesitate to call it a superior handheld to the OLED-toting and criminally under-utilised PlayStation Vita, but it absolutely trounces Sony’s long since retired portable in the games department - and ultimately that’s what matters. In Nintendo’s long line of handhelds, the Switch Lite might just be the best. It’s just a shame that those who do want the Lite as a second console have to put up with more grief than is probably necessary. If handheld gaming is all you’re after and you don’t mind trading a bit of functionality, it’s hard to imagine the Switch Lite being anything other than your new favourite gadget.

Great colour options; Sharp, colourful screen ; Brilliant selection of games ; An actual D-Pad ; Very comfortable to hold (unless you have giant hands);

Primary and non-primary console faff; Battery life still isn’t great; Some games need Joy-Con support; Should it even be called a Switch?;

All in all, I ended up loving the Switch Lite more than I expected. I was surprised by how light and portable it is, and I really like the soft feel of the buttons. Playing on it is much more comfortable than the regular Switch in handheld mode, which is to be expected.

Ever since it entered the world of video games, a few things about Nintendo have remained consistent. Perhaps the most enduring is that the company knows how to make a great portable gaming experience.

Streamlined; sturdier design; Improved battery life; Excellent directional pad

Can't connect to a TV; Some games aren't compatible out of the box; No kickstand

Nintendo Switch Lite: The Switch that doesn't switch is Nintendo's best handheld yet

Smaller and lighter than original Switch; Improved battery life; £80 cheaper

Still no Bluetooth audio support

I've always wanted to play Switch games, but thought the original Nintendo Switch was too much for me. It was too expensive, too heavy, and too clunky. When I saw one in Target with different colors, I wanted one! In my opinion, it's much lighter than the original one as well.

Nintendo's proud tradition of creating simple, powerful handheld consoles continues with this focused take on the Switch's versatility. If you want a handheld that delivers the gamut of 2019's gaming potential, there is nothing close to the Switch Lite.

Top-quality build, easy on the eye, easier on the hands; The 3DS finally has a direct successor and it’s lost little in translation.

Not as fully featured as the OG Switch; but this should go without saying.