Set to launch on September 26, 2024-the same date as The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom-preorders for the device are now available. The Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition costs $209.99, a $10 premium over a standard Switch Lite,

The Switch Lite Hyrule Edition was announced during the June 18 Nintendo Direct alongside the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. We originally saw it available overseas in the UK, but this is the first time we've seen a vendor here in the United States offer one up for preorder.

While it lacks the versatility of the regular Switch, it makes up for it by being lighter, easier to carry, and has fewer moving parts. ProsSmaller and more comfortable to hold in your handsSame incredible gamesMore budget-friendlyConsSmaller displayLoses the versatility of the regular Switch $200 at Best Buy$190 at Amazon$195 at Walmart Nintendo Switch Lite is cheaper,

It's arriving on 26th September 2024 and ahead of the official launch pre-orders have slowly been going live at select retailers. The latest pre-order now available is at Best Buy in the US for $209.99. This system also comes bundled with a 12-month Switch Online + Expansion membership.

By Quentyn Kennemer, a writer who helps The Verge's readers save money by surfacing the best tech deals and presenting the latest product recommendations from our experts. He has covered tech and gaming for all of his 15-plus-year career for publications like Forbes, Business Insider, and more.

The Nintendo Switch Lite is a brilliant handheld if you're searching for something portable to play while you're out and about and it's available right now at a huge discount with a fantastic game included at no additional cost.

A stellar new sale on the Nintendo Switch Lite console can save purchasers around $100 in total. While it might not have all of the capabilities of the standard Nintendo Switch, the Switch Lite is a fantastic handheld in its own right that many have fallen in love with since its arrival back in 2019.

The excellent bundle includes a limited-edition console and a downloadable copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

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