Checking the price…
The verdict
Nintendo Switch Lite
400+ bought last month
OVERPRICED.
The Nintendo Switch Lite is a compact, handheld-only gaming device designed for personal play. It plays all Nintendo Switch games that work in handheld mode, making it a good choice if you want a dedicated portable system without the option to dock it to a TV.
$226.05Above its usual price
Amazon price history via Keepa · checked 17d ago · confirm on Amazon
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- The controls are built directly into the device rather than being detachable, so you can't swap them out or use them separately.
- It comes with 32GB of storage, which fills up quickly with modern games, so you'll likely need a microSD card for more space.
- The 5.5-inch screen is smaller than the standard Switch, which some people prefer for portability but others find cramped for longer play sessions.
As of Aug 15, the Nintendo Switch Lite is overpriced at $226.05 — versus a $211.78 typical price and a $179.99 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
This price is off the chart.
Sale check Amazon shows “68% off,” measured against a $699 “list price” it doesn't charge. Its usual price is $212 — real discount ≈ 0%.
The phantom Amazon has left this $699 “list price” untouched for 14 months — while the item actually sold for about $212. It's a fixed anchor, not a price it charges.
Prices from Amazon.com · Data sourced from Keepa
The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 8.9 × 4.5 × 3.3 in
- Colour
- Gray