Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo Switch Lite Dialga & Palkia Edition
Nintendo Switch ($339.99) vs Nintendo Switch Lite Dialga & Palkia Edition ($199.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right console.
Nintendo
Switch Lite Dialga & Palkia Edition
$199.99
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch Lite Dialga & Palkia Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $339.99 | $199.99 |
| Weight | 398g | 275g |
| Display | 6.2" LCD 720p | 5.5" LCD 720p |
| Storage | 32GB + microSD | 32GB + microSD |
| Battery | 4.5 to 9 hours | 3 to 7 hours |
| Controllers | Joy-Con (detachable) | Built in (not detachable) |
| Output | 1080p docked | Handheld only, no TV output |
| Weight | 398g with Joy-Con, 297g console | 275g |
| Colors | Neon Blue / Neon Red, Gray | — |
| Edition | — | Metallic gray body with silver and gold designs of Dialga and Palkia on the back |
Pros & Cons
Nintendo Switch
- Cheapest Switch that docks to a TV
- Detachable Joy-Con
- Huge game library
- Docks to a TV
- 720p LCD
- 32GB storage
- Switch 2 and OLED are nicer to look at
Nintendo Switch Lite Dialga & Palkia Edition
- Metallic gray with Dialga and Palkia on the back
- Same launch price as the standard Lite
- Same 275g as any Lite
- Black controls that suit the finish
- Games not included
- No TV output
- No longer made
Nintendo Switch Lite Dialga & Palkia Edition is the better value at $199.99. Both are part of our curated console index — tap through to check current pricing.
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