Right off the bat, it's pretty easy to see some major differences between the Nintendo Switch Lite and the original Switch. For one, controls are now built-in to the device instead of being detachable controllers.
Here's a closer look at the control area, which cannot be detached:
Another big difference: There's a d-pad in place of the four buttons found on the original Switch.
In most other ways, though, the Lite is identical to the original. It's still got a shoulder button and a trigger on each side, and the game card slot is still under a little plastic flap.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip AdThe power button and the volume rocker are still set along the left side of the top of the console:
There's one pretty notable difference on the back: No kickstand! It's been removed on the Lite. That means it can't stand up on its own.
Since the kickstand is removed, the micro SD card reader is now on the lower right:
There's one other big addition with the Switch Lite: Multiple colors!
Here's a quick look at how the Switch Lite compares to the original Switch, in terms of size:
On the standard, $300 Nintendo Switch console, the touch screen is 6.2 inches. On the new Nintendo Switch Lite, the touch screen comes in at 5.5 inches.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip AdTake a closer look at the Nintendo Switch Lite in this video from Nintendo: