

The buttons are also revamped compared to the traditional Joycons. There’s no need to actively grip it to play. The Lite is small enough to rest easily in the palms of your hands. The original Switch requires a pinch grip for many users with smaller hands, which can lead to cramps. It’s much less tiring to hold for long periods of time. The radically smaller size of the Lite has a huge effect on ergonomics. After all, you won’t find Gorilla Glass here. If you really want to use your Lite in the same way as you could with the 3DS, we strongly recommend a screen protector and perhaps a silicon skin or snap-on hard case. It can be stuffed in your trousers without a protective case thanks to the clamshell design.

Nintendo has managed to squeeze most of the original Nintendo Switch hardware into an incredibly tiny space and the Lite is actually pocketable, although still not as convenient as a New 3DS XL. Our Vita unit is the launch OLED model, and it feels heavier and thicker in comparison to the Switch Lite. It’s closer to the Sony Playstation Vita in overall size than the original Switch. On paper the 6.2” Switch screen doesn’t seem much bigger than the 5.5” unit on the Lite, but in reality it’s tiny. The marketing materials released prior to the console launch can be a little misleading. Above it, a New 3DS XL and to its right the Samsung Note 10+ smartphone. To its left, a Sony PS Vita and PSP Street.
