SUBSCRIBE
F O R T R E S S
No Result
View All Result
  • MOVIES
  • TV
  • GAMING
  • TECH
  • COMICS
  • CULTURE
    • BOOKS
    • TOYS
    • SNEAKERS
    • INTERNET
  • VIDEO
  • WIN
Fortress of Solitude
  • MOVIES
  • TV
  • GAMING
  • TECH
  • COMICS
  • CULTURE
    • BOOKS
    • TOYS
    • SNEAKERS
    • INTERNET
  • VIDEO
  • WIN
SUBSCRIBE
No Result
View All Result
Fortress of Solitude
No Result
View All Result

Hands-On with the New Nintendo Switch Lite

Home > Gaming > Hands-On with the New Nintendo Switch Lite

Hands-On with the New Nintendo Switch Lite

At a twilight picnic scattered with Lites.

Loïs QutobbyLoïs Qutob
September 23, 2019
in Gaming
Tags: NintendoNintendo SwitchSwitch
ShareTweetSend

On Thursday night, Nintendo SA held an evening picnic for media and influencers to check out the new Nintendo Switch Lite at the stunning Beechwood Gardens in Hyde Park.

Hands-On with the New Nintendo Switch

Attendees were granted complimentary drinks and snacks to enjoy on blankets in a magical garden of fairy lights hanging from trees and new consoles scattered freely for anyone to pick up and play. There’s a brilliance in this approach because a realistic setting for users of the new Switch Lite can’t get much better than warm evenings outside under the stars.

Guests chatted and mingled as they passed around Nintendo’s new dedicated handheld to one another, discussing their initial thoughts, exchanging key questions and inspecting as many little bits of the software and hardware changes possible.

Hands-On with the New Nintendo Switch

Having never owned an original switch, news of the Switch Lite came at an exciting time for me, giving me big hopes for a more affordable console ahead of the release of the new Pokemon Sword & Shield titles in November.

With the new Switch Lite in my hands, the first thing I noticed was the lightness compared to the original, which Nintendo made available for the purpose of comparison. The console is noticeably smaller than the original but this isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

The Switch Lite fits more comfortably in my hands and the use of a slightly smaller screen means less strain on the Switch’s battery life. The build quality has a plastic finish with a decent amount of flex yet feels sturdy and premium all the same. The yellow and turquoise colours are vibrant and loud while the grey (a personal favourite) is sleek and minimalistic.

Hands-On with the New Nintendo Switch

The D-pad is a welcome change from the standard Switch that feels as natural as ever having used generations of Nintendo handhelds over the years. The ABXY and shoulder buttons are less audibly clicky overall but still feel solid and satisfying to press.

Playing Mario Odyssey felt great in terms of lightning-fast response time and aesthetically the game was beautifully detailed. The only concern I had was that one ability of Mario’s is activated by thrusting the Switch Lite forward as opposed to flicking the detachable joy-cons on the flagship console. This particular manoeuvre is as jarring as it is unnatural so let’s hope that Nintendo will provide an alternative way to use certain features other than risking your new Switch Lite taking a flight out of your hands.

That leaves us with a simple question; is this console for you? Honestly speaking, it depends. If you don’t feel the need to dock your switch to your TV or monitor, are perfectly happy to play a dedicated handheld mostly solo, don’t mind losing some of the gimmicks that come with using joy-cons and want to be kind to your bank account, there aren’t many reasons why the Switch Lite isn’t the perfect fit.

ShareTweetSend

FOLLOW US

ADVERTISEMENT

POPULAR

  • The 15 Most Powerful Characters In The Marvel Universe

    The 15 Most Powerful Characters In The Marvel Universe

    26 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • The 15 Most Powerful Anime Characters Of All Time

    2 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Dr Seuss Cancelled Due To Racist Imagery

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • #CancelHenryCavill Trends After Trolls Learn That Henry Cavill Dated Gina Carano

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • 12 Most Powerful Characters In The DC Universe

    147 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

Playing With Power: The Nintendo Story Trailer – Would These Eyes Lie To You?
Gaming

Playing With Power: The Nintendo Story Trailer – Would These Eyes Lie To You?

byDeville Louw
February 18, 2021
bakugan champions of vestroia switch Nintendo
Gaming

Win A Code For Bakugan Champions Of Vestroia On Nintendo Switch – CLOSED

byStaff Writer
November 27, 2020
Level Up with PUMA and Nintendo for 35th Anniversary of Super Mario
Sneakers

Level Up with PUMA and Nintendo for 35th Anniversary of Super Mario

byEvan Saunders
November 18, 2020
Nintendo Switch Pro
Gaming

Nintendo Switch Pro: New Details Revealed From Reported Leak

byCharlene Badasie
November 6, 2020
PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller Works On Nintendo Switch
Gaming

PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller Works On Nintendo Switch

byCharlene Badasie
November 4, 2020

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Fortress of Solitude

Fortress of Solitude

Fortress of Solitude has become one of the most popular geek entertainment interest websites in South Africa and covers news and reviews on movies, games, comic books, gadgets, TV series, toys, sneakers and more.

The articles on Fortress of Solitude are written by a group of talented, professional and experienced freelance writers, all experts and leaders in their various fields.

Categories

  • Board Games
  • Books
  • Comic Books
  • Competitions
  • Gaming
  • Internet
  • Movies
  • Podcast
  • Sneakers
  • Tech
  • Toys
  • TV Series

Newsletter

Sign up for news in your inbox.

  • For more information on COVID-19
  • About Us
  • Authors
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy & Site Disclaimer
  • Contact Fortress of Solitude

© 2021 Fortress of Solitude, a division of Fortress Entertainment. Registered in South Africa. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Latest
  • Home
  • Movies
  • Gaming
  • Comic Books
  • Tech
  • TV
  • Toys
  • Sneakers
  • Win
  • Video
  • Fortress Podcast
  • Subscribe
  • About
  • Contact
  • RSS Feeds
  • Privacy & Site Disclaimer

© 2021 Fortress of Solitude, a division of Fortress Entertainment. Registered in South Africa. All Rights Reserved.