The Switch Lite came out in September 2019 as a smaller, handheld only version of the original Switch. It started out at $199, but Nintendo raised the price to $229.99 in August 2025. However, you can find it cheaper at third party retailers or second hand. It was still underpowered compared to the PS4 and Xbox One, and when you consider how old the hardware is compared to current gen consoles, including the Switch 2, you might ask yourself if it still a viable option in 2026. The answer is...
