{"id":67985,"date":"2019-07-11T03:09:51","date_gmt":"2019-07-11T10:09:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.taterboy.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/nintendo-reveals-new-switch-lite-a-smaller-and-cheaper-version-of-popular-switch-gaming-device\/"},"modified":"2019-07-11T03:09:51","modified_gmt":"2019-07-11T10:09:51","slug":"nintendo-reveals-new-switch-lite-a-smaller-and-cheaper-version-of-popular-switch-gaming-device","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taterboy.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/nintendo-reveals-new-switch-lite-a-smaller-and-cheaper-version-of-popular-switch-gaming-device\/","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo reveals new Switch Lite, a smaller and cheaper version of popular Switch gaming device"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nintendo on Wednesday unveiled the Nintendo Switch Lite<\/a>, a smaller and cheaper version of its popular Switch device.<\/p>\n

The Switch Lite is meant solely for handheld play<\/a>, as opposed to the larger Switch that lets gamers connect to a TV. It also has a smaller screen; no kickstand; and does not come with detachable Joy-Con controllers \u2014 akin to the Game Boy or Nintendo DS.<\/p>\n

But it does have a new D-pad; a longer battery life; can play all Switch games; and allows for multiplayer via wireless controllers and Nintendo Switch Online.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also $100 cheaper than the original Switch, retailing at $199.99.\u00a0The Switch Lite goes on sale September 20 in three colors: yellow, grey, and turquoise. There is a Pok\u00e9mon-themed version coming out in November.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdding Nintendo Switch Lite to the lineup gives gamers more color and price point options,\u201d Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser, said in a statement. \u201cNow consumers can choose the system that best suits how they like to play their favorite Nintendo Switch games.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The announcement follows earlier reports<\/a> that Nintendo was working on two new versions of its Switch console, including a souped up entry for avid gamers, in addition to the cheaper Switch Lite.<\/p>\n

Nintendo has sold around 35 million Switch units since it launched in March 2017. It\u2019s the\u00a0fastest-selling console ever<\/a> in the U.S. But Nintendo\u2019s stock dipped<\/a> in April after lower-than-expected Switch sales.<\/p>\n

The new Switch device gives Nintendo more firepower in its battle with fellow video game kingpins Microsoft and Sony, which are expected to debut new consoles next year.<\/p>\n

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