Switch Lite incoming!

CiDeRmAn · 30-08-2019 3:32pm

This, coupled with Pokemon, is going to sell mountains of stock for Nintendo this Christmas.
There really isn't anything to answer it, within that market, on any other format.
I mean, the Xbox and Playstation have tons of great games, but not a lot that is at once new and aimed at a family audience.

heebusjeebus · 04-09-2019 3:54pm

Are Gamestop offering trade in of an old Switch for the new Lite model?
I'd be interested in the smaller model along with the better battery life.
I've only ever connected the Switch once to my tv so this if perfect for me.

Mickeroo · 04-09-2019 4:00pm

heebusjeebus wrote: »

Are Gamestop offering trade in of an old Switch for the new Lite model?
I'd be interested in the smaller model along with the better battery life.
I've only ever connected the Switch once to my tv so this if perfect for me.

They're doing a 50% bonus on trade in for the old switch so they'll give you 300 euro store credit for it. Should be enough to cover a Lite and a game.

heebusjeebus · 04-09-2019 4:07pm

Mickeroo wrote: »

They're doing a 50% bonus on trade in for the old switch so they'll give you 300 euro store credit for it. Should be enough to cover a Lite and a game.

Ideal! Thanks. Might pop in there tomorrow and scope it out.

heebusjeebus · 05-09-2019 5:10pm

Mickeroo wrote: »

They're doing a 50% bonus on trade in for the old switch so they'll give you 300 euro store credit for it. Should be enough to cover a Lite and a game.

Just confirmed this. Have traded in my old Switch and have the Lite preorder fully paid off. Money for another game still in my account.

fixXxer · 13-09-2019 10:42am

Looking forward to hearing how people find these. The Switch gets a lot more family use than I thought it would so I wouldn't mind a smaller version I could just carry around with me while leaving the OG one back home.

heebusjeebus · 18-09-2019 9:26am

What cases are ye planning to get for the Lite?

I've heard the TomToc are good. There is a Lite model but no word on when it's realeased:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07W6D3VVV

Grumpypants · 20-09-2019 9:16am

I put this in the Nintendo bargain thread but in case anyone is looking for a Switch Lite. Currys.co.uk have a bundle with Link's Awakening for £199. With parcel wizard etc. that's €229. So essentially a great game for free.

heebusjeebus · 20-09-2019 2:31pm

Picked up my Lite during lunch and I've it now setup and Links Awakening is downloading.
It feels great in the hand and the screen looks so much sharper than the OG Switch.
Hopefully I'll get a few hours playtime with it this evening to see if it's more comfortable than the OG.

faceman · 22-09-2019 7:31am

heebusjeebus wrote: »

Picked up my Lite during lunch and I've it now setup and Links Awakening is downloading.
It feels great in the hand and the screen looks so much sharper than the OG Switch.
Hopefully I'll get a few hours playtime with it this evening to see if it's more comfortable than the OG.

How are you finding it?

heebusjeebus · 22-09-2019 8:30am

faceman wrote: »

How are you finding it?

It's great. Feels so much lighter than the OG and it's very solid. The feel of the matt plastic helps the grip.
I used get sore hands sometimes with the OG but I've not got it yet with the Lite.
The screen seems brighter and sharper too.
It's a great looking handheld too so overall I'm happy I made the change.

22-09-2019 10:07am

Think i may pick one up later today. I think Smyths are the cheapest if you're not trading in an OG one.

Grumpypants · 22-09-2019 10:25am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Think i may pick one up later today. I think Smyths are the cheapest if you're not trading in an OG one.

If you can wait a few days, Currys.co.uk still have the best offer. It's gone up from £199, but at £219 with a free copy of link's awakening (normally costs €60) it's still a bargain.

Smyths looks the best here with the console plus choice of Links or Mario kart for €265.

https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/video-games-and-tablets/console-bundle-deals/nintendo-switch-console-bundle-deals/nintendo-switch-lite-grey-and-select-game/b/800428

mrcheez · 22-09-2019 1:20pm

heebusjeebus wrote: »

It's great. Feels so much lighter than the OG and it's very solid. The feel of the matt plastic helps the grip.
I used get sore hands sometimes with the OG but I've not got it yet with the Lite.
The screen seems brighter and sharper too.
It's a great looking handheld too so overall I'm happy I made the change.

What colour did you get and were there display models?

heebusjeebus · 22-09-2019 1:22pm

mrcheez wrote: »

What colour did you get and were there display models?

Grey model. I didn't see any display models in GameStop Stephens Green.

Digital Foundry review lines up with my thinking on it:

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2019-nintendo-switch-lite-review

22-09-2019 1:55pm

Just picked up a Grey one in Smyths. Much prefer the size to the OG one.

fixXxer · 22-09-2019 2:50pm

A buddy is going to the states this week.wonder would the price difference be much.

22-09-2019 3:19pm

About 180 euro according to the conversion rate.

22-09-2019 3:20pm

Anyone seen half decent cases? Soft shell preferably.

Edit : Just picked up a decent one on Amazon.

Lantus · 22-09-2019 3:23pm

Picked one up and it's great.

sligeach · 22-09-2019 4:33pm

The hardware needed to output Switch Lite to TV "does not exist" in the new device
"There's nothing there to interpret and put out any type of video."

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-09-22-the-hardware-needed-to-output-switch-lite-to-tv-does-not-exist-in-the-new-console

mrcheez · 22-09-2019 4:58pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Just picked up a Grey one in Smyths. Much prefer the size to the OG one.

I had a pre-ordered turquoise but decided to hold off until I saw one in my hands.

I'm actually leaning more toward the yellow now, it just looks so nice and "Nintendo" and complements the colour palette used in so many Zelda / Mario games

https://youtu.be/Sw5Q-oHXErc?t=315

Grey doesn't interest me, but I'll never know until I get it in my hands.

heebusjeebus · 22-09-2019 6:23pm

Reminding me more and more of my old GameBoy Advance.

22-09-2019 6:55pm

mrcheez wrote: »

I had a pre-ordered turquoise but decided to hold off until I saw one in my hands.

I'm actually leaning more toward the yellow now, it just looks so nice and "Nintendo" and complements the colour palette used in so many Zelda / Mario games

https://youtu.be/Sw5Q-oHXErc?t=315

Grey doesn't interest me, but I'll never know until I get it in my hands.

The yellow one is indeed nice.

mrcheez · 22-09-2019 10:04pm

What sort of warranty comes with this?

Reading a lot about joycon drift that beleaguered many Switch users, and apparently the same joycons are used in this, but obviously they can't be replaced.

So if the joycon started drifting on the Lite does it have a 1 year warranty and are Nintendo generally fuss-free (like Amazon for example)?

mrcheez · 23-09-2019 11:24am

erk...

conormario · 24-09-2019 1:56pm

What is happening with Nintendo quality control? This happened on the original switch, now with the lite. This and dodgy d pads.

Previous gen controllers are fantastic.

manual_man · 24-09-2019 5:50pm

Re. warranties do you have to register the product to get the 2nd year??

Grumpypants · 24-09-2019 6:23pm

kinda wish I got the yellow now not the grey

mrcheez · 27-09-2019 9:40pm

I finally received mine from Amazon after deciding on the yellow.

I gotta say the colour looks so nice - sorry to rub it in

It's a whiter shade than on the box you see in the shop and looks really premium matte and not at all loud. In fact it's quite a subtle colour as it's almost pale.

Also got one of these cases...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/tomtoc-Nintendo-Protective-Cartridges-Protection/dp/B07W6D3VVV/

The whole things looks quality. Highly recommend it!

Now to actually play it...

Switch Lite incoming!

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