Nintendo's latest console, the Switch, marks a huge comeback for the Japanese video game giant after the Wii U failed to generate much interest. The Switch is one of Nintendo's best-selling devices of all time, despite hardware that lags behind the competition in power. The Switch Lite builds on that success with similar hardware, full compatibility and an even more portable form factor.
Should you buy a Switch in 2024?
Where the original Switch is a hybrid portable console, the Switch Lite is a more traditional handheld gaming device. It still offers most of the best features of the full-size Switch, but it’s also Nintendo’s only pure portable since the 3DS family of handhelds was discontinued.
While I appreciate what Nintendo has done with the Lite, there are some key missing features that may not make the system the optimal choice for everyone.
It’s hard not to swoon over the Switch Lite. The handheld console is cute and compact, with unique color options, bright white buttons, and joysticks wrapped around a scaled-down display. The entire unit is about the size of a chunky phablet. The screen alone is about the size of an iPhone SE.
