Screen Rant

  • Nintendo's finally unveiled its handheld-exclusive Switch, called the Nintendo Switch Lite. 1 / 7

  • Ditching detachable Joy-Cons and TV connectivity, the Lite is a dedicated handheld console. 2 / 7

  • Many have been awaiting the Lite, which has a proper D-pad and extended battery life. 3 / 7

  • In eschewing Joy-Cons, some games like Super Mario Party require additional controllers to play. 4 / 7

  • Another trade-off is a smaller 5.5" screen, as opposed to the Switch's 6.2". 5 / 7

  • Priced at $199 and coming in three colors, the Nintendo Switch Lite arrives September 20. 6 / 7

  • 3DS owners are likely a bit scared, and the Switch's non-backwards compatibility justifies that fear. 7 / 7