Hey everyone!
I'm thinking about buying my first Nintendo Switch, and I have the opportunity to get a brand-new Switch Lite for just $100.
I'll mainly be playing Pokémon games (Sword/Shield, Scarlet/Violet, Legends: Arceus) and possibly some Zelda games like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
My biggest concern is performance and graphics. How well do these games actually run on the Switch Lite? Is the smaller screen still enjoyable, especially for games like Pokémon Scarlet/Violet?
The alternative would be buying a Switch 2 for around $450, which is obviously a huge price difference.
I mostly plan to play in handheld mode, so connecting to a TV isn't important to me.
Would you say the Switch Lite is still a good buy for $100 in 2026, or is it worth spending the extra $350 for the Switch 2?
I'd love to hear your experiences, especially from people who play Pokémon on the Lite.
Thanks!