It’s with a heavy heart to announce that the new variation of the Switch can go fly a kite.
Complaining about unreleased products is easy. That’s why I’m doing it lol. But seriously, portable mode only? The OG Nintendo Switch’s key appeal is the docking the system for play on your home entertainment center. Getting rid of the docking feature kind of defeats the purpose of the whole affair. Portable is cool, but it’s half of the battle.
Let’s hope they fix the Joy-Cons’ inevitable drift after prolonged use. It’s worth mentioning the Joy-Cons are permanently affixed to the Lite. So, maybe Nintendo will smarten up and fix their controller issue before this updated console launches on September 20. Something inside of me thinks they won’t. Why? Because if a Joy Con goes wonky on the Lite the consumer will either have to buy a new unit or get it sent in for a fee.
Expectations were high for the Lite. I wanted something that was portable, but didn’t lose as many of the Switch’s mainstay features. Being a Nintendo fanboy it pains to me say that this console feels like a misstep. If you already have a Switch, there would be no reason to get the Nintendo Switch Lite.
Take a look at the full announcement here: