Nintendo Announces Nintendo Switch Lite, Coming September 20th
Posted on July 10 2019 by Kristen G. Rosario
In an announcement that doesn’t come as too much as a surprise to some Nintendo fans, the Big N announced this morning that they will be releasing the Nintendo Switch Lite. As previously rumored, this version of the Switch is smaller than the original version and is a portable-only model. Not only are there no detachable Joy-Cons, but you cannot put it into a dock to play on your TV. And of course, because you cannot detach the Joy-Cons, this means that you will not be able to play certain games on this model.
Another notable feature is that the C-Button-style controls on the left have been replaced with a more traditional D-Pad. Also worth noting is that the Switch Lite does not come with HD Rumble or IR Sensors. The Nintendo Switch Lite will be released September 20th, will cost $199.99 USD and comes in three colors: Grey, Yellow, and Turquoise.
Nintendo has also announced a Pokémon Sword and Shield Limited Edition Switch Lite. Called The Zacia and Zamazenta Edition, this will come in its own unique colors and will be released on November 8th for $199.99 USD. This Limited Edition version will not come bundled with the newest Pokémon game, or even pre-loaded.
What do you think of this news? Will you be picking yourself up a Nintendo Switch Lite? Let us know in the comments below!
Kristen G. Rosario is an Editor who joined Zelda Dungeon back in September of 2015. His current goal is to become a full-time video game journalist, hoping to eventually gain a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism. While he pursues that dream, he not only takes care of his adorable dachshund Angel, but also helps run a YouTube channel with his brother. The Zelda series is a quest he hasn’t fully completed yet, but hopes to get there one day.
