Do Switch cases work for Switch Lite?

Because the Switch Lite is a complete redesign, none of the existing Nintendo Switch compatible cases or travel cases will fit correctly. The Switch Lite is 0.5 inches shorter and over 1 inch narrower than the original Switch.

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Is Switch Lite still worth?

If you have other consoles and just want something to travel with, the Switch Lite is a good choice. Aside from being smaller and not being able to attach it to a TV, it’s also $100 cheaper than the standard Switch. But don’t buy it just for the savings if you might want to play on a bigger screen at some point.

Is it possible to play Wii U games on Switch?

No. Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased through Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other systems.

Is the Switch Lite a different size?

As we mentioned, both units have a 1,280 x 720 LCD screen, but the size is different. While the main Switch has a 6.2-inch screen, the Switch Lite downgrades this to 5.5-inches with smaller bezels around the display.

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Can you connect Switch Lite to TV?

So the short answer is no. Nintendo, when designing this purely for handheld use, removed some of the essential components for connecting with a TV. Most essentially, the Switch Lite doesn’t have any video output components, so it can’t send data to an external screen, in the way a Switch can.