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Nintendo Switch Lite

Nintendo · Handheld 2019 Oem 6

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€172.24

$200 USD

Nintendo Switch Lite is a gaming handheld launched in 2019. Powered by Nvidia Tegra X1 (8-core, 1.02 GHz), 4 GB LPDDR4 RAM and Nvidia GM20B (256 Maxwell CUDA cores) GPU. Features a 5.5" IPS Touchscreen display (1280 x 720). 3570 mAh battery and WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.1. Runs Nintendo Switch System Software. Handheld-only Switch with built-in controls, lighter and smaller. Does not output to TV.

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Nintendo Switch Lite is a gaming handheld launched in 2019. Powered by Nvidia Tegra X1 (8-core, 1.02 GHz), 4 GB LPDDR4 RAM and Nvidia GM20B (256 Maxwell CUDA cores) GPU. Features a 5.5" IPS Touchscreen display (1280 x 720). 3570 mAh battery and WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.1. Runs Nintendo Switch System Software. Handheld-only Switch with built-in controls, lighter and smaller. Does not output to TV.

The Nintendo Switch Lite, launched in 2019, is the handheld-only member of the Switch family: its controls are built into the body, the unit is smaller and lighter, and TV output is absent. Measuring 208 x 91 x 14 mm and weighing 277 g, it is designed for travel, with a reference price of around 200 USD.

Inside sits the Nvidia Tegra X1+ SoC, with Cortex-A57 and Cortex-A53 cores running at 1.0 - 1.8 GHz, an Nvidia GM20B GPU at 307 - 460 MHz and 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM. Active cooling with a heatpipe, heatsink and fan keeps performance stable. Beyond the native Switch library, custom firmware lets it emulate classic systems such as Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, NES, SNES or Sega Genesis; PS1 and DS are fully playable, most N64 titles run well, and some PSP games are playable.

The 5.5 inch IPS touchscreen runs at 1280 x 720 in a 16:9 aspect ratio, with a density of roughly 267 ppi for a sharp picture. The screen cover is plastic, and brightness is adjusted through the menu.

On the controls side, the Switch Lite offers dual thumbsticks in an asymmetric layout with L3/R3, a true cross D-pad placed low, four face buttons and L, R, ZL and ZR shoulder buttons. There are Home, Capture and Power buttons plus dedicated volume buttons, along with an accelerometer and gyroscope. Rumble is not included. Audio comes from bottom-facing stereo speakers, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack is available.

The 3570 mAh battery charges over USB-C and features an on-screen low battery indicator. Connectivity includes WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.1 and an NFC reader, while the 32 GB of eMMC storage can be expanded with a microSD card.

The console runs the proprietary Nintendo Switch System Software. For homebrew and emulation, options include the SX Lite modchip with Atmosphere or SX OS, but hardware modding voids the warranty.

Ideal for: players who want the Nintendo Switch library in a compact, lightweight form factor for travel, as well as modding enthusiasts willing to install a modchip for retro emulation.
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Manufacturer
Nvidia
SoC
Nvidia Tegra X1+
Model
Tegra X1+
Architecture
4x Cortex-A57, 4x Cortex-A53
Cores
4
Frequency
1.0 - 1.8 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Nvidia GM20B
GPU Frequency
307 - 460 MHz
Capacity
4 GB
Technology
LPDDR4
Size
5.5
Technology
IPS, Touchscreen
Resolution
1280 x 720
Pixel Density (PPI)
267.02
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Lens
Plastic
Capacity
3570 mAh
Analog Sticks
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
Stick Placement
Asymmetric
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Lower
Shoulder Buttons
L, R, ZL, ZR
Shoulder Orientation
Vertical
Extra Buttons
Home, Capture, Power, Volume +-
Speaker Type
Dual Stereo
Speaker Position
Bottom facing
Ports
NFC reader
Wi-Fi
WiFi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.1
Charge Port
USB-C
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Internal Storage
32 GB
Card Support
eMMC, microSD
Operating System
Proprietary
Custom OS Support
SX Lite Modchip + Atmosphere, SX OS
Dimensions
208 mm x 91 mm x 14 mm
Weight
277 g
Cooling
Heatpipe, Heatsink, Fan
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Modifications void warranty

Disassembling this device or installing custom firmware will cancel the manufacturer warranty. Only authorized service personnel should open the unit.

Nintendo · 10 platforms

GB GB
GBC GBC
NES NES
GBA GBA
SNE SNES
NDS NDS
N64 N64
GCN GCN
WII Wii
3DS 3DS

Sega · 3 platforms

MD MD
DC DC
SAT Saturn

Sony · 2 platforms

PS1 PS1
PSP PSP

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • compact and lightweight design
  • native Nintendo Switch library
  • true cross d-pad
  • active cooling
  • microSD expansion
  • 3.5mm headphone jack

Cons

  • no TV output
  • no rumble
  • 720p screen
  • plastic screen lens
  • 32 GB internal storage
  • modding voids warranty

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