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[Plies]

Another version of Switch 2 that does actually change something? Even when Nintendo has released a major version recently, it has mostly been bulky and makes it difficult for those travelling.

A lite version happened with the OG Switch; can lightning strike twice with the Switch 2?

 

[seething left]

Right after Switch 2 Pro

 

[Mr Reasonable]

"ask yourself what would Yamauchi do?"

"He would do the barest minimum for the most money."

"You have learnt well, Grasshopper."

 

[Sooner]

Seems almost certain.

 

[Little Mac]

 

[Danjin44]

Honestly even they do I skip it like I did with original Switch Lite.

The whole idea of Switch is I can switch between TV mode and portable mode and there are games I want to play on big TV with pro controller.

 

[ReBurn]

I wouldn't be surprised. A lot of people go in for a portable only setup. I know a few people with a Switch Lite who would buy a Switch 2 Lite. I don't want one unless it has a little bigger screen than Switch Lite.

 

[Quantum253]

Would Nintendo ever release several DS handheld model iterations?

 

[snapdragon]

they should make a switch DS instead

 

[BlackTron]

they should make a switch DS instead

Sequel 3DSwitch

 

[blacktout]

It's basically a certainty. It may not be called the Switch 2 Lite, but they will definitely release a stripped down "budget" version of the console that parents can feel more comfortable about buying for their kids.

This is an important segment of Nintendo's market, and is going to be especially critical to keep sales strong during the middle of the system's life.

 

[nial]

Yes. November 2027, $350.
To beat Sony when the PS6P, released at the same time, retails at $400.

 

[Plies]

Yes. November 2027, $350.

Why not $299.99?
This seems like a better price point.

 

[adamsapple]

Of course they will, a few years down the line.

 

[kevboard]

they should simply sell a Switch 2 without a dock, just with a charging cable included.

make it 80€ cheaper, sell separate docks for 100€.
essentially the way the PS5 Slim Digital works

 

[Hideous Snake]

Yeah in 3-4 years. It's inevitable

 

[SegaSnatcher]

Absolutely.

They will want something more cost effective for the kids which is also smaller. They just need to move to a 6/5/4nm node.

Samsung's 8nm node is not really the best choice for a handheld when more energy efficient nodes were available, but Nintendo gonna cheap out.

 

[Games Bookstore]

Yeah nah. Nintendo isn't really into repeat business or money for that matter.

To answer your question in sincerity though, whilst no one here can vouch for Nintendo personally, given their track history of anything from Gameboy, DS, 3DS and Switch receiving some form of upgrade, refresh or lite version, it'd be a pretty good presupposition to expect one somewhere down the line.

The question is though, is the current form factor of switch 2 enough of a deterrent for you to not buy one? You mentioned travelling, is that something you do often or on occasion? If it's regular travel I'd be more concerned about the relatively short battery life than the size of the unit.

For me personally (cost aside), I'm waiting for Metroid Prime 4 to be released before I even consider making that investment.

 

[Ailike]

Bro. It's been 2 weeks. Give us some time to breathe.

 

[Radical_3d]

People are clearly not reading the poll.

 

[MayauMiao]

I would like a SW2 Lite but at minimum able to output to TV with the support of wireless external controller.

 

[Bonfires Down]

Yes, and it's more needed than before because of the higher price.

 

[nial]

Why not $299.99?
This seems like a better price point.

Switch Lite was $100 less than a standard Switch. I don't know why they would have a larger gap here.

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

Sure if they shrink the SOC size.

 

[RoboFu]

Of course when have they ever not released an alternate handheld model?

What I want is a non-handheld version with a ssd slot.

 

[asdasdasdbb]

Absolutely.

They will want something more cost effective for the kids which is also smaller. They just need to move to a 6/5/4nm node.

Samsung's 8nm node is not really the best choice for a handheld when more energy efficient nodes were available, but Nintendo gonna cheap out.

Samsung 8 nm is the cost effective node. But yes it would draw a lot less.

 

[Agent X]

Switch Lite was $100 less than a standard Switch. I don't know why they would have a larger gap here.

Alternatively, you could view the Switch Lite as being 2/3 the price of the Switch.

 

[consoul]

Why is there a in the topic?

 

[Plies]

Why is there a in the topic?

It's a typo.

 

[IAmRei]

per usual? yes sometime in the future

 

[Sushi_Combo]

They will and it will be a digital only system.

 

[Codes 208]

Its a question of when, not if

 

[Deerock71]

Switch Lite was the worst selling of all the Switches. I'm saying no.

 

[Fermbiz]

#TeamNo

 

[LavitzSlambert]

Not sure, I'd hope not. I forget how the Lite did in Japan, but in today's market I see them releasing a dockless Switch 2 sku before a true Lite. Too much risk in manufacturing and the supply chain right now.

 

[Plies]

and it will be a digital only system.

I'm bookmarking this post for the day you're proven wrong.

 

[Pimpbaa]

No, they need to a release a Switch 2 Home. A small console with switch 2 chipset that is tv only (no portable mode) and bundle with Switch 2 Pro controller. Perhaps able to hit higher clock speeds and high resolutions as a result as a result of better cooling.

 

[LordCBH]

They're actually going to swap it up this gen and introduce the Nintendo Switch 2 Heavy.

 

[MiguelItUp]

Switch 2 Lite? Maybe not, but some other evoution, most definitely.

 

[Robb]

Yes. I expect them to pretty much follow their Switch (1) SKU lineup.

Switch 2 Lite in 2027, Switch 2 OLED/Pro in 2029.

I'm not interested in a Lite version personally.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

Hope so, I love my Switch Lite.

 

[Stratostar]

Would sell like hotcakes in JP. I say 99% chance it happens. 0% chance I buy one.

A TV-only SKU, however, that launched in a few years alongside the Lite with modest, say VCR Xbox One -> One S level hardware improvements?
Take my rupees.

 

[Chittagong]

100%.

There is more case for a Lite 2 than the original Lite. I mean, I am 6ft 3, and even for me the Switch 2 feels enormous. It's not something my god daughters could really manage.

With the black-only colour and overall design, Switch 2 feels like the pro / enthusiast product, for early adopters - the kids product will follow. I don't think they even need to gimp the TV out for differentiation this time - smaller will do.

 

[Baemono]

Why is there a in the topic?

 

[L*][*N*K]

May Be

 

[Mozza]

Right after Switch 2 Pro

I would say before the OLED revision. Very near the next mainline Pokemon game for the Switch 2.

 

[Robb]

Would sell like hotcakes in JP.

Even in Japan it's by far the least popular Switch (1) SKU. Despite a 2-year head start over the Switch (1) OLED it's ~2.5M behind.

Famitsu Sales: Week 24, 2025 (Jun 09 - Jun 15)

• Switch: 2,387 (total 20,111,932)
• Switch Lite: 5,485 (total 6,587,280)
• Switch Oled: 5,447 (total 9,066,127)

 

[Trilobit]

100%.

There is more case for a Lite 2 than the original Lite. I mean, I am 6ft 3, and even for me the Switch 2 feels enormous. It's not something my god daughters could really manage.

With the black-only colour and overall design, Switch 2 feels like the pro / enthusiast product, for early adopters - the kids product will follow. I don't think they even need to gimp the TV out for differentiation this time - smaller will do.

Although as a dwarfish person with my puny 6′ 2.8″, I already thought the Switch 1 was a bit overly large. Haven't seen 2 in the wild, but on pics it looks enormous.

People have been raving about the increased size in joycons and the screen and I'm left scratching my head as neither is really what I desired. I would have preferred, at maximum, Switch 1 size, but with zero black area around the screen.

Enthusiast product is a good description of it and I'm not really sure I won't just go for the Lite version this time around, hopefully it'll have TV out though.

 

[Plies]

They're actually going to swap it up this gen and introduce the Nintendo Switch 2 Heavy.

That would only sell to gym bros looking to get a workout while gaming.

 

[Robb]

That would only sell to gym bros looking to get a workout while gaming.

While the Switch 2 JoyCons attach magnetically the Switch Heavy will include a pair of GymCons that attach by pure force.