When the Nintendo Switch came out, it made huge waves for offering a premium gaming experience both on-the-go, and plugged into a TV. Now Nintendo has released the Switch Lite, and if you’re a new owner of one, congratulations! The Switch Lite has most of the features of the regular Switch, with some key differences. Let’s dive in.
- Switch vs Switch Lite Downsides
While the Switch Lite can play most of the same games as a full-sized Switch and can access the same accounts, there are a few differences worth noting. Some of the biggest differences are that the Switch Lite has no Joy-Con controllers that you can disconnect, it can’t be plugged into the TV dock, it has no motion controls, and it has a smaller battery. There are also a handful of games that won’t work on the Switch Lite because they require motion controls, but the good news is that if you purchase a pair of Joy-Con controllers you can connect them to your Lite and then play the games (Super Mario Party and Just Dance, for example).
- Now that the bad news is out of the way, let’s talk about what makes the Switch Lite awesome! For one, the Switch Lite is slimmer and smaller than a regular Switch, making it an ultra-portable game console. It weighs in at 9 ounces, only a few more than an iPhone 11 Max, meaning it’s about the same weight as a phone. It also comes in fun colors like turquoise, yellow, and grey, and overall is an upgrade in terms of style from the original Switch.
- Here’s a hack you may not have known: you can change the “region” of your device by going to Settings > System Region, allowing you to play games before they are released in your country. This is how some players were able to play Pokemon Sword & Shield before it was officially released in their region. Pretty tricky, huh?
- Just like your computer, the Switch Lite has a night mode, making the home screen much easier to look at in a dark room or under the stars. Just go to System Setting > Theme > and Choose Basic Black
- Like penicillin for your Switch, turning the device off and on again cures a wide array of problems. If your game freezes up, just press the power button for a few seconds until the screen goes dark. Wait a few seconds, then turn it back on. If that didn’t fix it, try holding the power button down until the device does a hard reset, about 12 seconds. Then also give it about 30 seconds to cool off before turning it on again.
We hope that you find some of these tips useful as you enjoy your new Switch Lite. Enjoy!
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