{"id":97601,"date":"2019-07-31T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-07-31T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2019\/07\/guide_where_to_pre-order_nintendo_switch_lite"},"modified":"2019-07-31T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-07-31T08:00:00","slug":"guide-where-to-pre-order-nintendo-switch-lite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2019\/07\/31\/guide-where-to-pre-order-nintendo-switch-lite\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide: Where To Pre-Order Nintendo Switch Lite"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/4cefc6ab0eb76\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/4cefc6ab0eb76\/small.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<figure class=\"picture strip\"><a title=\"Switch Lite Variants\" href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/4cefc6ab0eb76\/switch-lite-variants.original.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/4cefc6ab0eb76\/switch-lite-variants.900x.jpg\" alt=\"Switch Lite Variants\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>If you&#8217;re hoping to grab a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2019\/07\/guide_nintendo_switch_vs_nintendo_switch_lite_what_are_the_differences\">Nintendo Switch Lite<\/a> all for yourself, you&#8217;ve certainly come to the right place. Pre-orders for Nintendo&#8217;s latest console are now popping up all over the place and we&#8217;re gathering them for you below.<\/p>\n<p>At the time of writing, all three standard colours of Switch Lite are available for pre-order from numerous UK and US retailers. You&#8217;ll also find a couple of options available for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2019\/07\/nintendo_switch_lite_is_getting_a_special_pokemon_sword_and_shield_edition\">the fancy Pok\u00e9mon edition<\/a> console (or the Switch Lite Zacian &amp; Zamazenta Edition, to give it its full name) in the US.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll make sure to add to this list with any more Switch Lite deals we find going forward, so feel free to bookmark this page and check back if you&#8217;re hoping for a particular price or retailer. In the meantime, let us know if you spot any more options by leaving a comment below. We&#8217;ve also added a Frequently Asked Questions section to clear up any queries you might have about this new version of Nintendo Switch, including the differences between this and the standard model.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to pre-order Nintendo Switch Lite &#8211; USA<\/h2>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">Please note that some of the links on this page are affiliate links. If you click them and make a purchase we may receive a small percentage of the sale which helps support the site. Please read our <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/ftc-disclosure\">FTC Disclosure<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to pre-order Nintendo Switch Lite &#8211; UK<\/h2>\n<h2>Nintendo Switch Lite FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>What are the features of the Switch Lite?<br \/><\/h3>\n<p>The standard model&#8217;s left-side buttons have been replaced with a traditional D-Pad, and the speakers have moved from the front of the console to the bottom. Here&#8217;s a look at the Switch Lite from all angles, including all of the buttons, ports and other fancy gizmos available.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gallery\">\n<div class=\"col\"><a title=\"Switch Lite Front\" href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/80e2eaba95730\/switch-lite-front.original.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/80e2eaba95730\/switch-lite-front.original.jpg\" alt=\"Switch Lite Front\"><\/a><a title=\"Switch Lite Top\" href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/b29cdb9561ba2\/switch-lite-top.original.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/b29cdb9561ba2\/switch-lite-top.original.jpg\" alt=\"Switch Lite Top\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col\"><a title=\"Switch Lite Back\" href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/f621ee39a3371\/switch-lite-back.original.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/f621ee39a3371\/switch-lite-back.original.jpg\" alt=\"Switch Lite Back\"><\/a><a title=\"Switch Lite Bottom\" href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/9a3cb3ae6d971\/switch-lite-bottom.original.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/9a3cb3ae6d971\/switch-lite-bottom.original.jpg\" alt=\"Switch Lite Bottom\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h3>What gameplay modes does Switch Lite support?<\/h3>\n<p>One of the key features of the standard Switch model is its three gameplay modes: TV mode, Tabletop mode, and Handheld mode. However, the Nintendo Switch Lite can only be played in handheld; it <em>cannot<\/em> connect to the TV and does not feature a kickstand to use in a Tabletop setup.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also worth noting that the Nintendo Switch Lite does not feature HD Rumble or an IR Motion Camera, although the console will recognise other wireless Joy-Con.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"picture strip\"><a title=\"GameplayModes\" href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/882c1455310e8\/gameplaymodes.original.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/882c1455310e8\/gameplaymodes.900x.jpg\" alt=\"GameplayModes\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h3>Are all Switch games compatible with Switch Lite?<\/h3>\n<p>The Nintendo Switch Lite can play any Switch games which support handheld mode.<\/p>\n<p>For games that do <em>not<\/em> support handheld mode, players can wirelessly connect compatible controllers to the Switch Lite and effectively create a makeshift tabletop setup. If you&#8217;re using original Joy-Con controllers, you&#8217;ll need to have a way of recharging them as they cannot be docked to the Switch Lite.<\/p>\n<h3>What comes in the box with Switch Lite?<\/h3>\n<p>The Nintendo Switch Lite does <em>not<\/em> include a dock, HDMI cable, or kickstand like the original model. Instead, the box will simply contain the console and an AC adaptor.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"picture strip\"><a title=\"YellowBox\" href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/7ce0f2c9603c9\/yellowbox.original.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/7ce0f2c9603c9\/yellowbox.original.jpg\" alt=\"YellowBox\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h3>What are the Switch Lite specs?<\/h3>\n<p>Here are the Nintendo Switch Lite vital statistics along with a comparison to the standard model:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong> Nintendo Switch Lite: 3.6&#8243; high, 8.2&#8243; long, 0.55&#8243; deep | Nintendo Switch: 4&#8243; high, 9.4&#8243; long, 0.55&#8243; deep with Joy-Con attached<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> Nintendo Switch Lite: .61lbs | Nintendo Switch: 0.88lbs with the Joy-Con attached<\/li>\n<li><strong>Screen:<\/strong> Nintendo Switch Lite: 5.5&#8243; touchscreeen, 720p | Nintendo Switch: 6.2&#8243; touchscreen, 720p<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battery Life:<\/strong> Nintendo Switch Lite: approx. 3 &#8211; 7 hours | Nintendo Switch: approx. 2.5 &#8211; 6.5 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong> Nintendo Switch Lite: 32GB | Nintendo Switch: 32GB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What Switch Lite colours or styles are available?<\/h3>\n<p>The Nintendo Switch Lite will be available in yellow, grey, or turquoise at launch.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"picture strip\"><a title=\"SwitchLiteColours\" href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/6f55511d2ce09\/switchlitecolours.original.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/6f55511d2ce09\/switchlitecolours.900x.jpg\" alt=\"SwitchLiteColours\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>A <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2019\/07\/nintendo_switch_lite_is_getting_a_special_pokemon_sword_and_shield_edition\">special Pok\u00e9mon edition<\/a> has also been revealed for a November release, which looks rather lovely:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"picture strip\"><a title=\"Pokemon Switch Lite\" href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/eb3ef6fe54ad4\/pokemon-switch-lite.original.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/eb3ef6fe54ad4\/pokemon-switch-lite.900x.jpg\" alt=\"Pokemon Switch Lite\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h3>How much does Switch Lite cost?<\/h3>\n<p>Missed all those pre-order links at the top of the page? Nintendo Switch Lite&#8217;s recommended retail price will be $199.99 \/ \u00a3199.99. The Nintendo Switch&#8217;s recommended retail price has been $299.99 \/ \u00a3299.99 since it launched in 2017, so the Lite variant will save you 100 notes if you&#8217;re happy to sacrifice a few of the features detailed above.<\/p>\n<h3>When does Switch Lite launch?<\/h3>\n<p>The Nintendo Switch Lite will be available from 20th September, while the snazzy Zacian &amp; Zamazenta Edition (the Pok\u00e9mon one) will arrive on 8th November, just a week before the launch of <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/pokemon_sword_and_shield\">Pok\u00e9mon Sword and Shield<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em>Are you thinking of securing a &#8216;Lite Switch&#8217; ready for its release date of 20th September or will you be waiting for more colours to pop up (Spice Orange, perhaps&#8230;)? Tell us below.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re hoping to grab a Nintendo Switch Lite all for yourself, you&#8217;ve certainly come to the right place. Pre-orders for Nintendo&#8217;s latest console are now popping up all over the place and we&#8217;re gathering them for you below. At the time of writing, all three standard colours of Switch Lite are available for pre-order [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-97601","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-nintendo-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97601","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97601"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97601\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97601"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97601"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97601"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}