The console for gamers on the go.
Nintendo Switch Lite is a compact, lightweight addition to the Nintendo Switch family, with integrated controls.
Nintendo Switch Lite supports all Nintendo Switch software that can be played in handheld mode. It’s great for people who have lots of opportunities to play outside, and also for anyone who wants to play online or local wireless multiplayer with friends or family who already own a flagship Nintendo Switch console.
As a dedicated handheld gaming device, Nintendo Switch Lite does not support output to a TV.
Nintendo Switch Lite can play all Nintendo Switch software that supports handheld mode.
How to check if software supports handheld mode
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For games that do not support handheld mode, players can wirelessly connect
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Players can sync together up to eight Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite consoles to play competitive and co-operative multiplayer games.
With a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can play with friends far away and players around the world, access a growing library of classic NES games with added online features, enjoy exclusive offers such as TETRIS® 99 and Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers, and more!
Nintendo Switch Lite console
| Nintendo Switch Lite console | |
|---|---|
| Size | 91.1mm x 208mm x 13.9mm Please note: 28.4mm at the thickest, from the tips of the analogue sticks to the ZL/ZR Button protrusions. |
| Weight | Approx. 275g |
| Screen | Capacitive touch screen / 5.5 inch LCD / 1280x720 resolution |
| CPU/GPU | NVIDIA customised Tegra processor |
| System memory | 32 GB You can increase your console's storage with compatible microSD cards (sold separately). For more information on compatible microSD cards, please visit our support section. Please note: approximately 6.2 GB of internal memory is reserved for use by the system. |
| Communication features | Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant) / Bluetooth 4.1 / NFC (near-field communication) |
| Video output | - |
| Audio output | - |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Control inputs | Left Stick Can be pressed down and used as a button. Right Stick Can be pressed down and used as a button. A/B/X/Y/L/R/ZL/ZR Buttons + Button / - Button +Control Pad POWER Button Volume buttons HOME Button Capture Button |
| USB terminal | USB Type-C terminal Used for charging the console. |
| Audio jack | 4 pole stereo 3.5mm mini plug (CTIA standard) Please note: Nintendo cannot guarantee functionality with all products. |
| Game card slot | Exclusively for Nintendo Switch game cards. |
| microSD card slot | Compatible with microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards. Please read our microSD Card FAQ for more information on compatible microSD cards. Please note: an update via an internet connection is required to use microSDXC memory cards. |
| Sensors | Accelerometer / gyroscope |
| Operating environment | Temperature: 5 - 35°C / Humidity: 20 - 80% |
| Internal battery | Lithium ion battery / battery capacity 3570mAh Please note: the internal battery cannot be removed. If the battery needs to be replaced, it can be replaced for a fee via Nintendo Customer Support. |
| Battery life | Battery life can last for more than six hours, but will vary depending on the software and usage conditions. For example, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can be played for roughly four hours on a single charge. |
| Energy consumption | Active gaming: 4 W Streaming media (HD): 3 W HOME Menu: 2 W Sleep Mode: 0.03 W Power off: less than 0.01 W Estimated annual energy consumption *1: 3 kWh *1 The estimated annual energy consumption of a console when used for gaming an average two hours per day for a whole year. Please note: the values have been rounded off to the nearest full value. There also may be some statistical variations on the energy consumption values displayed. The values could also change depending on the usage environment and conditions. |
| Charging time | 3 hours approx. Please note: this is the time taken to charge while the console is in sleep mode. |
From the HOME Menu, you can start games and select game settings. In addition to managing friends and user accounts, you can also change your system settings here.
Access a variety of Nintendo Switch Online services, read the the latest news about related titles, and check your membership status.
The latest news about games will be delivered to your Nintendo Switch.
Find and buy digital versions of full games and DLC.
Easily take and save screenshots or video clips from select games using the Capture Button. Then view, edit and share to social networks from your album. You can also transfer them wirelessly to a smart device.
Information about transferring your download software and save data between consoles.
Download software can be downloaded and played on multiple Nintendo Switch consoles that are connected by the same Nintendo Account.
Please note: the same download software cannot be played on multiple consoles simultaneously.
You can use the "Transfer Your Save Data" feature to transfer save data between two Nintendo Switch consoles.
Please note: this feature is not compatible with all software.
With a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can also use the Save Data Cloud feature to move save data between Nintendo Switch consoles. Please note: this feature is not compatible with all software.
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Supporting a safe and fun environment for your child’s gaming experience
For physical software on game cards, please look for the handheld mode symbol on the back of the box.
On product pages on Nintendo eShop, please check the Supported Play Modes section for the handheld mode symbol.
On product pages here on the official Nintendo website, please check the Details tab. Information about play modes can be found in the Features section.
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