Nintendo Switch Lite Long Term Review - Still Worth Buying?!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 มิ.ย. 2024
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The Nintendo Switch Lite has been out for more than 4 years now, so is it still worth purchasing? In this video we'll go over how it holds up and what you should consider when purchasing a new handheld console.
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Timestamps:
0:00-Intro
0:49-What Is a Switch?
3:06-Gameplay and Performance
5:37-Durability
7:07-Issues
9:11-Nintendo Switch Online
10:23-Battery Life
11:05-Alternatives
12:00-Is It Worth Buying?
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I cant wait to buy it!! im getting it tomorrow
After constantly disregarding the idea of buying a Lite since I already have the OLED model, I went and bought the nice Animal Crossing special edition and have not regretted it at all. The OLED model is superior in every way, except for handheld mode. I really like handhelds but never liked the OLED model in handheld mode. The Lite is so much more comfortable to hold and a great handheld. Oh and the D-pad is awesome. Especially since there are so many 2D platformers on Switch.
No I don’t think so. Lite has horrible egoromiscs….unless you have kid’s hands. OLED is the best in every way since its joycons can be swapped with 3rd party ones.
@@ttg889 You have a point there. My adult hands are on the smaller side. I can use controllers and handhelds comfortably, including the Xbox original Duke controller. I commented somewhere before that I think all of the Game Boy models are ergonomically fine only for some people to comment that only the original DMG model fits comfortably in their big hands.
I literally did the same thing 😂, I own a oled and regular switch so I didn't care for a lite until I noticed how compact it is and I feel it would be easier to take places. Also I have small hands and using a family members lite it felt more comfortable than my oled. Currently waiting on my Coral animal crossing lite to arrive 🥰
You should have bought a grip that fits your oled...
@c_beno3416 I own grips to my oled already
the Lite is specially a good option if you already have a PC or console and just need a handheld (no phones aren't a viable option)
The buttons are so important I used to play games on my phone if they had Bluetooth support but then it was so annoying when I got texts or calls, or get hot I need my phone for communication the switch or psp was meant to game with plus on the side
this, i own a middle tier pc and and thats good, but my phone is an motorola e22(stutters on main page), so a switch lite is perfect for traveling
phone is just a sorry excuse for gaming, the experience is not even close
I’m mainly a PS5 player and I bought the yellow switch light around a year ago. I am very happy with this choice. I never bought Nintendo online and mostly get digital games for the price discounts and I use it at least 3 to 5 times a week before sleep. Highly recommend it.
I mostly play single player offline games so the lite is all I need personally, I used to play game boy as a kid and this is basically the best handheld I could have asked for as a kid
I have the OLED, I recently bought a LITE just for travel purposes and I don’t regret it. It’s really a good handheld.
I just got the Isabelle Animal Crossing edition Switch Lite that came out like 2 months ago… I hope it’s lifespan isn’t close to ending especially having variants like this release so late
When I got my ps5 just last December, I was then contemplating whether to sell my lite, and was actually close to doing so. I'm just glad I decided to keep it. After about 5 months of not touching the lite I inserted botw and replayed it. It is still fun to play af. I love my lite
It has been so long since I’ve owned a gaming console (Nintendo DS to play Pokemon/Kirby, etc). I have been playing mobile games on my iPhone. I’ve been thinking of getting the Nintendo Switch Lite since it cheaper than the regular Switch. I don’t need all the bells and whistles. Just something simple to play Nintendo games. Thanks for the review. I think I’ll go with the Lite. I’m just worried about the battery life. 😅😊
I do the same thing. I emulate everything on my phone or tablet. Between game streaming and emulation there's no point in owning a console
@@justonlinekillintime1596 some people just don't like playing on a phone
Helpful info, thanks 👍🏼
How does this not have like a million views? This was the best video I’ve watched in a while.
Thanks!
When the new switch comes out I can see myself getting a lite to be my legacy way to play og switch games
Agreed
Still ballin with my Switch Lite and 3ds 😂
Same here!
Saaaame 😂
Great informative video! As soon as I saw the Goldeneye footage, I knew that I was gonna buy this! Really the ONLY reason I started considering getting a Switch was because I miss Goldeneye so much!Thank you.
Lite is gonna be elite when flash cards make an official comeback. If we’re being really adventurous, if people are able to utilize things like raspberry pi’s for tv projection, it would be revolutionary. The portability exceeds the regular switch, that alone makes it the perfect emu device imo.
the great advantage of the lite is how tiny it is. get it with that one flip case and its protected from anything in your bag. if you get it modded, throw in another 40 bucks to get hall effect stick in, as they need to take it apart anyways,
I brought mine a year ago even tho i have an oled, but honestly its great!!!
I been taking it for vacations while the oled stays home. "YESSS" I know the oled has a better screen but honestly i don't care. I love the lite for its small compact size, and i don't care what people think its my preference and i like it.
My lite has been awesome. I've had some minor joy con issues that were easily fixed, but other than that no other issues.
My family owns 3 Switch, I personally always bring my Animal Crossing version Switch Lite along whenever I travel.
Excellent detailed review of switch lite. I just subscribed to your channel.
Have my switch lite for almost 2 years now and been non-stop playing tears of the kingdom on it
I don't have any switch device yet, I've been playing my 3ds and could never validate getting another console when I work so much. But my best friend is moving and i want to try out animal crossing so we can still connect.
I think im gonna get the lite next week, I hope it'll be an easier transition for me since the ds/3ds has been only console I've ever had. Right now im looking up lite vs OLED and reading dozens of articles and comments on them, but I think lite will be the best way for me to get my feet wet.
Just got a switch lite & love the lil guy. Even if it gets outdated, as long as it has games on it u can let ur nieces & nephews play it instead of ur phone
With the Mig switch flash carts, hell yeah it's worth it now. 😂
I just bought a Switch Lite for my girlfriend, for me it's totally worth it since she loves playing animal crossing. Now we do not need to take turns with my Switch Oled, thanks for this detailed review. More power to your channel.
Thanks for watching!
I had many switch lites mom buys me in the past I think it's still having a fantastic life like a hand going 😊
Im saving up for a lite rn i have an old release switch which has too many problems for me to put up with these days id like to get the lite animal crossing edition it will be a great upgrade and it will be easier to take out the lite on road
I love my oled! Couldn’t care less about the new console because there are more games on the switch than I could ever play. And since I play a lot of indie games I am all set with my oled!
If the switch lite goes on sale after switch 2 drops to a similar price that the 2ds doorstop was sold for I might get one just to have
No matter what time of year. Its always worth it to buy a switch if you dont have one
I’ve had mines since 2021 but barely used it until this year I feel like trading it in to get a oled
I've had multiple switches in the 6 years its been out and never owned a lite until now. I bought a zacian zamazenta edition on ebay for about $150 and I love it. The oled model never interested me because it what it should have been day 1, especially in 2017. Even with the rumors of a new switch iteration this year, the lite is absolutely worth it right now. There is no way that nintendo will leave behind its current customer base by not including backwards compatibility with the 'switch 2' or whatever they call it. Sony & microsoft did this with the ps4 and xbox one when they released
Idk if I trust Nintendo not to do that, ai hope you're right though
Still got my lite since 2020
I'm okay with the Switch Lite. It's my only other Nintendo console after the Gameboy Light. I only play selected games, mainly Pokemon. And it's a lot cheaper. My only complaint is that my Switch Lite's LCD would often have a problem after 6 months. And this is even when I rarely play games right now. I was also told that it should be cleaned every six months. It sucks coz I need to shell out money for that. 😑
I already have both the regular Switch that I bought in 2017 and the Switch Lite that I bought a couple of years ago. I haven't used the Switch Lite yet because I used the regular Switch mostly, but I plan to use it once it's kickstand and the plastic protection arrive. The regular switch started to have cracks at the air intakes or vents, one of the grill bars broke down. I don't know how long it will last before all the grill bars break, so I decided to use the Switch Lite once it's kickstand and the plastic protection arrive. Originally, I planned to use it once my regular Switch stops working.
What's the website referenced at 5:27?
Beautiful hand-held video game console 90/100 percent.
My bro had one but he sold it but he regrets it since he went on a trip and his phone only entertained him for so long before got bored. Now he is hinting at me getting him one for Christmas for when he goes traveling l. I hope a lite upgrade doesn't come out next year and I waste my money.
Cool video! Can you just comment about accessories with this switch lite version? And Can you connect it to a TV and use a separate gamepads controller easily? What else can you do? Thanks
You cannot connect it to a TV unfortunately
I tried gaming on my phone but I want to use my phone while playing and of course I lobe having actual buttons in 1 continous product.
I agree, I do not enjoy gaming on my phone as much as I do on a dedictaed gaming handheld device.
Actually, and I believe there’s a video that backs this up, the switch lite does have a small performance upgrade over the launch model. It’s extremely minimal but worth pointing out lol
I have my steam oled so I don't touch my oled switch much anymore but a switch lite sounds better to have..plus maybe a lil research and I can make it my retro handheld
Switch is great for physical games collecting! Tons of games to get physically and play offline
I still have my Switch Lite since it came out in 2019 and I still love this thing, since I'm more of a handheld gamer. However, I do plan to get either the OLED model or the new one(if it comes out). The D-Pad is great, that I wished the other model had one. But getting a controller resolves that issue. Just like this thing.
Does it also have iasues with joycons like drifting?
This is the best system if you're not looking to use it as a primary gaming console and dock it to your television. Some people say the screen is too small but I actually think the Vita was just perfect, so the screen on this is slightly bigger which is even more perfect. I use the Lite for those great jrpg exclusives and I use the Series X for regular console gaming.
Agreed!
Just bought one. I don’t regret it one bit
I guess if the OG Switch's prices start to go down now that Switch 2 is about to come out, that would be a better option than getting a Lite model. Although, it would be wise to consider that Nintendo might effectively disable those models' online features in a year or 2 after NSW2's release as with 3DS when NSW came out.
I'd imagine the 6.2" versions' price going down close to Lite's price at some point. Rght now, on a local store's website, Lite is about $170 and 6.2 is about $250, with Oled version still being around $300.
If Lite goes for less than $150, or 6.2 goes for less than $200, I might get one just to get a taste of Switch (I only game on PC/Laptop), even if I can only enjoy it for a year or 2.
I still wish Nintendo would have made a Switch Lite OLED
Wonder if they will come out with an OLED switch light like they did with the original one? Also wondering what the switch 2 will be like.
I like the switch very much and have a white OLED, but the only thing I don't like is that it should of had a DS slot to play your DS games I mean Nintendo has been doing that for years when they come out with a new portable console they would put a slot to fit the previous one that new one replaced. Loved my DS light because it could play old Gameboy games from GBA color, and original games. Still have it but unfortunately the charging cable and it's dead .
That would be great if they allowed you to do that
Is there any joy con drift after 4 years?
I’ve dropped coffee on my switch that’s the first generation of it….i cannot play handle on it anymore so now I’m thinking about upgrading at least. I might get this or just wait on switch 2 idk
I bought a new blue switch light delivered from EBay for $165. That’s the only reason I got one, otherwise was planning on waiting for Switch 2, but that is nearly 13 months away. Keep the box and keep it mint and sell it when Switch 2 comes out. Best of luck.
I wonder would they make an OLED LITE
I had joycon drift on my launch system joycons. And my second navy and yellow joycons dont drift but in handheld mode they disconnect every few seconds which renders it useless. Luckily I play like 98% on my Switch lite and also my lite has never had drifted sticks. I absolutely love my Switch lite the Nintendo games and indie games are the best on it.
I play my switch lite more than my OG one❤ and i have a yellow lite😅
Can you make a video about the oled version pls
Its on my channel!
As a college student the lite seems a lot more appealing, I’m just worried abt the stick drift
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Im about to have a new born and have a 10 year old son and I tend to like to game in private. I’ve been thinking of purchasing a Switch for myself but not sure if it’s worth it or wait for the “switch 2” and witch one should I purchase ? 😅
Take the lite version and save ur money for switch 2 😄
I'm thinking giving gaming a try and I want to get this as my first ever console due to its size, light weight, and affordable price, but I'm hesitating because based from what others from my country are saying, the switch lite will eventually have issues with its LCD which will then need to be constantly replaced. People recommend the OLED version instead but I don't know if it's worth it since it's bigger, heavier, and I don't see myself playing on the TV... Decisions, decisions...
The OLED screen is also prone to issues with “burn in” so i would reccomend the switch lite for half the price
There lying I have a nintendo switch lite an it's very strong no joycon drifts and I have it two years now
@@theoflava876 Glad to hear your switch lite’s still serving you well! I actually bit the bullet and got the OLED. Pretty happy with it so far as what I previously said about not seeing myself playing on the TV turned out to be false. Turns out I enjoy playing fitness games with the joycons lol
I just won a switch lite at my job. I play on PS5. My last nintendo hardware was my lovely gamecube. What game should i play first. I pretty much play everything
Any Super Mario or Pokémon game will not disappoint you!
@@MannyRataul thanks man
Dark blue
If u like nintendo Exclusives its worth it
Hey, so I got a question. I have a life in yellow but I’m fancying a new colour. What colour should I get? Blue, Turquoise, Grey, Coral?
Personally I love the Turquoise colour
@@MannyRataul thanks, I went for the blue though instead. Already have yellow so I’ll decide when it arrives which to keep
Resident evil 4 whilst camping ❤
i like the switch lite more then the normal or the oled one, i do not need removable joycons, i do not need to connect to TV, i do not care about screen resolutions and crazy graphic stuff like that, and i do not really like multiplayer games, i just want a small easy to carry console where i can play new nintendo games (something like 3ds but switch version). and from what i see from other people comments on reddits and twitter etc, most switch lite last so much longer without stick drift or did not get any (even with 2-3 years of heavy use) compared to the normal switch (with removable joycons where you need to buy joycons again and again bcs stick drifts)
and my hands is not big, i am quite weak, even when playing on the switch lite for to long my hand started to tire, it is so much worst when i play on the normal switch, bigger, wider and more heavier. i can only last the longest about 2 hours before i need to give my hands a break, i can play up to 4 hours on my switch lite.
so for me the obvious choice is the switch lite 100%
I got the blue one
Still love mine....as a old fart playing Zelda and Stardew
I play my gf’s all the time and I just use my reading glasses! Lol.
@@babyboy1971 lol i know What you mean
Can the switch pro controller be connected?
..in case you get the beloved stick drift.
Yes!
It’s easy to replace the switches on this model.
No soldering required!
@@thetechrealisttrue, i did it once despite being amateur for it
3 hours is perfect for me
Just got mine and i love it.
I digress though. I dont like Nintendo's first party.... eh sorry baby games.
But there are lots of hardcore games to play and its a treasure trove for jrpg fans.
Just a solid handheld if you liked the Vita or the PSP.
I was actually considering getting a used New 3DS XL but its a no brainer.
The switch lite cost just as much
As for the form factor, i dont like how it feels.
It's super thin. Luckily, there are lots of cases for it/
I got one with the TPU/rubbery case and also doubles as a grip.
Feels so much better.
Edit: April 2024. I got to play Xenoblade 3 and BoTW.
Freaking amazing games. Nintendo rocks
Baby games. Lol.
Light is pretty cheap now, used is 100eu
Do you need the online membership to play the free games online?
No you do not
@@MannyRataul well ok then
ALWAYS WANTED TO GET A SWITCH CONSOL,BUT 400USD IS TO EXPENSIVE(I GET A GAMING PC.."EXKLUDING THE GPU THAT CAN BE BOUGHT CHEAP USED INSTEAD" AND THE DIFFERENCE IS HUGE....WHAT IM TRYING TO SAY IS BUYING A NES SWITCH FOR ZELDA AND 2-3-4 OR 5 OTHER GAMES THAT ARE NOT ON PC THAT I WANT TO PLAY IS EXPENSIVE(10+ GAMES MAYBY OF INTREST EXCLUSIVE ON SWITCH)
So what is a good price for these on the used market+refurbished...a good price to look for that is not to low or high??
i will only game w it connected to a tv...so screen is not most importent on it i guess!!
Thanks 4 video
A switch lite is not $400 USD lmao
I love the turquoise colour
No cause of joycon drift but if you buy the hall effects joy con stick and replace them, then its definitely worth it.
Stop scaremongering, I have had my Switch for a year after it was released and I have had no problems whatsoever so stop being a CLOWN
@@AZBCDE he's right though what the hell, if you are a hardcore gamer and mess around with the analog sticks too much like playing splatoon 3, it will drift
@@koppii2had my switch since day one. no drift. Pretty sure its because of hygiene at this point.
Does it have a good battery life?
Decent battery life, easily 2.5-3 hours
I just cant bring myself to buy a console that could have stick drift and ruin it, at least when my joyvons drifted I swapped to pro controller
as a PC gamer, my Switch is collecting dust unless there's a game I have to play on it, anything 3rd party that doesn't run at 60fps is a no go for me. I have 150 Switch physical games just to let you know I'm not a hater. Anything I want to play handheld that the Switch can't handle I have my Steam Deck for it, I know a lot of people do the same, so Nintendo is missing out on that audience by making people living in 2015 with that ancient hardware.
The fact that you own 150 physical titles for switch goes against everything you just wrote 😂😂😂
@@MannyRataul not when most of them are indie and run at 60fps, the rest I buy them to collect cause I already played them on PC
Missing out on what exactly? Its poised to be the nr 1 Best selling console of all time.
i was about to buy it but i feel like its a waste lol so im not
I’m never buy switch lite it’s not worth it I have switch oled it’s amazing play it everyday
I am disappointed because the screen is too small for me, I should gave gone for the oled
I agree the screen could have been the normal switch version, but it does allow the Lite to be more compact and portable.
I regret buying the Normal Switch I mainly use handheld it's very rare for me to use on TV or table top mode So I should have just saved money and gotten the lite I honestly feel so stupid for buying the normal switch im only use it for about 30 mins to an hour and I don't need to extra battery life great I wasted all my life saving Instead I should have gotten a cheaper Switch the Lite sigh
Well switch lite got terrible one issue. Lcd horizontal line is the most case in my country.
happened to me as well after 3 years of owning the lite, horizontal lines just started showing up.
IMO steam deck is significantly better and only slightly more expensive, but just personal preference
The steam deck is not slightly more expensive, it is more than double the cost of the lite for the base model
@@MannyRataul 64gb deck was around 300 and included a case (although tbf i don’t think they sell it on the site anymore). Also once you factor in the price of games (eg arkham trilogy costs £40 on switch but you can get each game for around £1 on steam deck) the difference becomes even smaller. Anyway I think they are probably for different audiences
Agreed! @@JohnFisherChoir
I sold my switch oled and bought steamdeck. Now i sold my steamdeck and bought a switch lite. My reason? I can`t put them in my pocket except switch lite im gonna keep this one until switch 2 arrive .
Definitely yes because once Nintendo abandons this model and focuses on the switch 2nd gen, the modding on this handheld will blow the steam deck out of the water!
Disagree. Switch hardware is very weak.
@@ItzAbstract Yes but the value (price to performance) is going to be way higher than the steam deck.
Right now I can buy a switch lite for $150 in good condition….
I was forced to choose the Lite over the superior og model during COVID. After I got over the worst trauma of my life (or anyone's life for that matter) due to the joycons being inseparable from the console, I have come to truly fall in love with this console. If I'm not gaming on my PC (yes i built it and yes it's better than yours because my life is amazing) then I'm gaming on my Switch. The Switch Lite will still be worth buying even when the Switch 2 is released. They'll still develop titles for it and it'll be far cheaper. Great buy. Now I must go play my guitar (yes I built it, yes it's better than yours and yes I'm better at it than you).
Very dramatic post
Mop
Should I buy it?
Go for it!
@@MannyRataul is it have good graphics and fps on Fortnite?
If you have to ask, the answer is no.
LCD sucks, screen is unusable in the day. At night it’s fun
Not true at all
Switch lite + joycons + charging dock costs more then switch oled
No it does not 😂
@@MannyRataul it does, i have run the numbers
save your money, buy a steam deck
You don't save money by buying something that costs 3 times the cost of a switch lite
The Switch Lite is such an abomination, a souless piece of crap console. I mean, seriously, the GameBoy 3DS was way better! And don't even get me started on the soulless trash that is the Switch and its games. The good ol' DSi and GameBoy games were so much better!
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Suck
I stopped playing games years ago because for the pc games you have to sit all day on a chair and for the mobile games you need to charge your phone all the time. I've been wanting to try a console dedicated to games (like kindle for reading) and get back to gaming but I've been hesitant. Found out about the Lite some days ago and have been thinking about it all the time, if it's worth the money since it's 4 years old, if the Switch 2 comes out and Nintendo abandons Lite (e.g. like phone companies that don't give updates to their old models after some years) and it's basically unusable...idk someone help me please 🥲
If you waited this long i would just wait for the announcement of the switch 2. A lot of sources saying it will at least be announced this year.