Switch Lite in 2024 - worth it? (Review)

The Nintendo Switch Lite released in 2019, and still stands today as the cheapest Switch available at $200- providing the ultimate portable experience in exchange for the actual "switching". Is it still worth buying in 2024 with the Switch 2 on the horizon?

Timestamps:
0:00 - Switch Lite in 2024
3:30 - Best Value & the Switch 2
7:06 - Design & Hardware in 2024
10:04 - Ultimate Portable Experience?
13:33 - Final Thoughts

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[Tech]

The Nintendo Switch Lite currently stands as what I would consider the best value Switch available- at least until the Switch 2 finally drops. For $200, it's hard to beat- and I wouldn't be surprised if Nintendo keeps it around at that same price tag even after the Switch 2 releases.
But what about you, anyone have the Switch Lite? How do you like it, is it worth it in 2024?

[skyMcWeeds]

The switch is my safe haven during the first few months of the pandemic being stuck at the hospital due to work. Playing animal crossing put my tired body and mind at ease. This small little handheld is special.

[YosuaOs]

I just bought a switch lite in Japan this January 24 because all the marketing materials look so good there. And yes for just casual gaming with nintendo titles like pokemon or mario, I couldn’t be happier with it.

[davidclement]

I bought my Nintendo Switch lite in February 2024 and I love it

[Wineoclockbookworm]

I started with a yellow Lite (I bought it right before the shutdown specifically to play New Horizons). I was curious about what I was missing so I traded it in for a full Switch. I found that I still play handheld all the time. My husband bought me the Isabelle special edition Lite for Christmas this year and now I know that, for me, the Lite is my favorite way to play Switch games

[stuartleckie]

Anyone thinking of a Switch Lite in 2024 is in for a treat.
Some fantastic deals on used systems, typically advertised as very little use (the reason for the sale in the first place)
It’s the best way to play Nintendo games on the go.
Add a Satisfye grip and case for a better experience and have fun.

[MegaDrain]

If anyone is considering getting this model, definitely pick up a silicone grip/cover. Just makes holding it so much more comfortable and then get a slightly bulkier case so you can put that with the cover in.

[jseden]

I bought a lite over summer 23.. my thoughts, I only really wanted a handheld and figured there was something new coming sooner than later. This would also be my first console since GB advance sp and I wasn’t sure how much use it would even get as I mostly bought it for one game. I still use it often and am happy with my choice.

[Dairunt]

If Switch 2 is around the size of a Switch OLED, I hope they make an updated Switch Lite; hopefully being slightly smaller so it easily fits in your pocket (Lite has a lot of bezel, so making it smaller wouldn't necessarily mean shrinking the screen down). I wouldn't want pocketable handhelds to be extinct.

[marmotanimated]

looking forward for “is the switch lite worth it 2025”

[AlexNY]

If you never bought a nintendo switch ever and you're wondering if you should wait for the switch 2, buy a nintendo switch lite USED. Save your money for the new console

[Lemonade_Stand_]

I have had the lite for a few years now and am overall happy with it. I have been thinking of upgrading to the OLED but at this point, as long as it's backward compatible, i might as well just wait until the switch 2.

[BarryWardUK]

I think a second hand Switch Lite is the best option right now for those who want portable gaming on the cheap. I have a gaming laptop but it's too big to be able to just take anywhere> Even Steam Deck and other portable PC's are just too expensive for someone who just wants a device to take for weekends or holidays away from home. This device is perfect for that.

[meljoe]

In my opinion, the last mayor update from one home console to another for Nintendo was the Game Cube. Ever since every new console is the previous one with more extras.

Wii = Game Cube with motion controls
Wii U = Wii in HD
Switch = Wii U portable with a Dock

[Hecksii]

I bought a switch lite second hand for 50 bucks, best purchase ive ever made. Im in awe of how many food deals there are for games on the e shop, ive boughten quite a few collections of great games for less than ten bucks. The south oark games i got both gold editions for less than 15, the portal collection for 7 bucks. i think the value of this console is amazing and has endless hours of fun to be had.

[Pillokun]

The issue with the Switch lite is that they did not make it a clam shell design for optimal handheld design. With the tablet design u need to re angle the entire unit instead of just the screen like on the DS. And it helps so much with portability if u could just fold it and toss it into your backpack without worrying about scratching your display.

[johannesasfaw]

I am the owner of a Switch Lite. In the beginning I got a lot of use and joy out of it. The regular Switch has the advantage of couch co-op like the good old Wii days. But I can recommend the Switch Lite as well. My favorite game is Brilliant Diamond, even though it's not a great game, for the nostalgia.

[farhanvamp]

Just got it last month. Already own an v1 and oled. I dont know whats the point, but the lite become my main switch and its always in my bag when i got to work, outside etc. Damm portable

[lexsrts]

Still wishing to get a switch lite. Healing my inner child and wanting to playing pokemon violet. I'v only played until black 2 through emulator. i miss playing Pokemon a lot

[NehemYah]

If they’d redone the lite with an oled display I would LOVE it, but since it’s a pretty low quality LCD I prefer my oled.