Dedicated to handheld play

The system for gamers on the go.

The Nintendo Switch Lite is designed specifically for handheld play—so you can jump into your favorite games wherever you happen to be.

Compact and lightweight

With its light, sleek design, this system is ready to hit the road whenever you are.

Built-in controllers

Controllers are built right into the system for handheld play, and the left side sports a +Control Pad.

Compatible games

The Nintendo Switch Lite system plays the library of Nintendo Switch games that work in handheld mode.

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Brighten up

The Nintendo Switch Lite comes in four colors: yellow, gray, turquoise, and coral.

Better together: Multiplayer gaming options

Local wireless

Link up to eight Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite systems together to play multiplayer games anywhere.

Online play

Team up or face off with others online** in compatible games with a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

More system features

Nintendo eShop

Find and buy digital versions of full games and DLC.

Shop for games

News

Get the latest game updates, announcements, and more with this up-to-date news feed.

Album

Easily take and save screenshots using the Capture Button. Then view, add text, and share to social networks from your album.

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So many games to play

The Nintendo Switch family is home to exclusive games from franchises like Super Smash Bros.™, The Legend of Zelda™, Mario Kart™, and many more.

You’ll also find great games from other developers—with more added every week!

More than 2,000 games…and counting

Adding Nintendo Switch Lite to your Nintendo Switch family?

You can access your digital games on multiple systems.

You can also transfer save data between systems.