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?;

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

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?;

This is amazing,first hand-held gaming device for me and am extremely pleased with it.Perfect size and is a reasonable price.

Although the Switch Lite improves on the original model when it comes to aspects like portability, battery life, and controls, it does lack some important features like TV output and detachable Joy-Cons.

+ Compact form factor + Improved battery life + Sturdy D-pad controls + Great price; Lack of TV output; Smaller screen; No detachable Joy-Cons

- Lack of TV output; Smaller screen; No detachable Joy-Cons

Light weight and compact! Perfect for the kids when travelling or needing some quiet time!

Welcome to T3's official Nintendo Switch Lite review. Recently I have been putting the lighter and smaller incarnation of the Nintendo Switch through its paces and what follows is my considered take on the new handheld.

Slim and stylish design; Sharper; if smaller screen; Good battery life; Comes with a proper D-pad; Cheaper than full-fat Switch

Cannot connect and play on a TV; Joy-Cons are fixed in place; No built-in rumble or kickstand; Only 32GB of internal storage

I bought this and received it fast. Price was amazing and it was high quality!

Great features, you can add additional joy con's, share games from the lite to the boggle moddle.

Such an excellent device! Got one for myself and one for my daughter and we’re always playing together. Perfect console for family’s on the move :)