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Nintendo Switch Lite Will Still Support Amiibo

Nintendo is releasing a smaller, cheaper Switch model this fall called the Nintendo Switch Lite. The system does away with a number of features found in the base model, so it won’t have detachable Joy-Cons, HD rumble, or be able to connect with a television, but one feature it will still have is Amiibo support.

GameSpot reached out to Nintendo to clarify if the Switch Lite will still be compatible with Amiibo, and a PR representative for the company confirmed the system will indeed work with the collectible figures. Just as with the standard model, you can tap an Amiibo on the right control stick and it will interact with a compatible game.

The Nintendo Switch Lite launches worldwide on September 20–the same day The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening remake releases. The game will hit stores alongside an adorable new Link Amiibo figure, which will unlock an extra feature for the game’s dungeon maker mode. Other Zelda Amiibo will also be compatible with the title.

At launch, the Switch Lite will be available in three different colors: yellow, grey, and turquoise. Nintendo will also release a special edition Pokemon model on November 8, a few days ahead of the launch of Pokemon Sword and Shield. That version will have a light grey body, cyan- and magenta-colored buttons, and an illustration of the games’ Legendary Pokemon, Zacian and Zamazenta, on the back.

While the Switch Lite won’t have detachable Joy-Cons, it will have one improvement over the standard Switch: a proper D-pad. It appears it’ll be the only model to boast one, as Nintendo says it has no plans to add a D-pad to Joy-Con controllers. You’ll also be able to move your data between the standard Switch and Switch Lite, although Nintendo hasn’t shared any details about how this will work yet. Check out our roundup of everything we know about Switch Lite for more on the new system.

Opinions Are Split on Nintendo Switch Lite

Early this morning, Nintendo announced the Nintendo Switch Lite: a smaller, cheaper, handheld-only version of their highly-popular Nintendo Switch hybrid handheld/console. Naturally, the Internet has opinions on the matter and, unsurprisingly, not everyone agrees on if the Switch Lite is what they want from Nintendo.

Some who almost exclusively play Nintendo Switch in handheld mode are largely excited by the announcement, parents and thrifty consumers are similarly intrigued, and a lot of fans are excited to get some colorful new hardware to play Nintendo Switch games on.

Nintendo Switch Lite Announced; Price, Release Date, Specs Revealed

Nintendo has announced a new version of the Switch. The Nintendo Switch Lite is a leaner version of the existing Switch model that sacrifices some features for a cheaper $200 price tag. It will be available starting September 20.

The Switch Lite features a 5.5-inch screen that displays at a resolution of 720p. This shrinks the screen down slightly from the original Switch’s 6.2-inch size. Additionally, the Switch Lite will no longer be able to connect to TVs via USB-C and HDMI. This means that the Switch Lite is being positioned as a purely handheld platform, as opposed to a hybrid like the original.

The headphone port is still there (Bluetooth headset support has not been added, sadly), and the button layout is largely unchanged. However, the Switch Lite no longer has detachable Joy-Con controllers. Furthermore, the Switch Lite will not have rumble or the IR motion sensors. Joy-Con controllers can still be connected to the Switch Lite. Nintendo has swapped out the four small buttons that serve as the directional inputs on the Joy-Cons for a traditional D-pad, however.

One other thing to consider is that Nintendo Labo, which allows users to build peripherals using cardboard, won’t work since the Switch Lite is smaller.

The Switch Lite is matte plastic and, according to CNET, which had a chance to go hands-on with it, has a “solid feel reminded me a lot of the recent Nintendo 2DS XL handheld. No detachable Joy-Cons means the sides of the Switch Lite don’t flex or creak as much, either.”

When the Switch Lite launches on September 20, it will be available in grey, yellow, and turquoise. A limited edition Pokemon-themed design that has etchings and an off-white case will arrive alongside Pokemon Sword and Shield, though it will not include the game as part of a bundle.

Nintendo Switch Lite Specs

	Nintendo Switch Lite console
Size	91.1mm x 208mm x 13.9mm Please note: 28.4mm at the thickest, from the tips of the analogue sticks to the ZL/ZR Button protusions.
Weight	Approx. 275g
Screen	Capacitive touch screen / 5.5 inch LCD / 1280×720 resolution
CPU/GPU	NVIDIA customised Tegra processor
System memory	32 GB Please note: approximately 6.2 GB of internal memory is reserved for use by the system.
Communication features	Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant) / Bluetooth 4.1 / NFC (near-field communication)
Video output	–
Audio output	–
Speakers	Stereo
Control inputs	“Left Stick Can be pressed down and used as a button.” “Right Stick Can be pressed down and used as a button.” A/B/X/Y/L/R/ZL/ZR Buttons + Button / – Button +Control Pad POWER Button Volume buttons HOME Button Capture Button
USB terminal	USB Type-C terminal Used for charging the console.
Audio jack	Stereo output
Game card slot	Exclusively for Nintendo Switch game cards.
microSD card slot	Compatible with microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards. Please note: an update via an internet connection is required to use microSDXC memory cards.
Sensors	Accelerometer / gyroscope
Operating environment	Temperature: 5 – 35°C / Humidity: 20 – 80%
Internal battery	Lithium ion battery / battery capacity 3570mAh Please note: the internal battery cannot be removed. If the battery needs to be replaced, it can be replaced for a fee via Nintendo Customer Support.
Battery life	Battery life can last for more than six hours, but will vary depending on the software and usage conditions. For example, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can be played for roughly four hours on a single charge.
Charging time	3 hours approx. Please note: this is the time taken to charge while the console is in sleep mode.

Reports of new Switch models being in production surface in June. At the time, Nintendo said it would not announce the new systems during E3, and they stuck to their guns on that. Reports have indicated that two new Nintendo Switch models are in the works. The first, a less expensive iteration with pared-down features, we now know is the Switch Lite.

However, it has also been reported that an “enhanced” version of the Switch targeted at “avid” gamers is also in production. Nintendo has not indicated this is the case and there are far fewer rumors, reports, and early rumblings relating to this more powerful version that there was for the Switch Lite.

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Watch: DC’s Jim Lee Teaches US Troops How to Draw Batman

DC Entertainment has been pulling out all the stops this year to celebrate Batman’s 80th anniversary from publishing an oversized Detective Comics #1000 to honoring Batman with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but their latest effort was centered on a way to give back to the real heroes. Iconic comic artist and DC CCO/Co-Publisher Jim Lee was among a group of DC talent who joined forces with The United Service Organizations (USO) to bring the gift of Batman to the nearly 12,000 U.S. military members stationed in Kuwait. While on the trip, Lee recorded a personal vlog of his experiences with the troops, which you can watch in the video player above exclusively here on IGN.

Control Is Smart, Savage and Bats**t Crazy – IGN First

“Fair warning: This is gonna be weirder than usual.”

The first line spoken in Control isn’t a story introduction – it’s a mission statement. Remedy Entertainment has always trodden a shivering line between ordinary and outlandish, taking contemporary settings and distinctly human characters, then throwing them through an unnatural, often supernatural, wringer. Control is a little more bold.

Granted, it starts similarly – J esse Faden visits the headquarters of the mysterious Federal Bureau of Control in search of answers about a childhood trauma. She meets a curious janitor, Ahti, who mistakes her for a job applicant and sends her into the bowels of the building. But then the director of the Bureau mysteriously dies, his magic gun binds itself to Jesse, we learn the building’s under lockdown because of the encroachment of a hostile resonance nicknamed The Hiss, and absolutely everything gets very strange indeed. Remember that short section of Max Payne when he was dosed with high-grade hallucinogens, got stuck in a world-warping nightmare and began realising he was in a video game? That’s the tone of Control, all the time.

Nintendo Switch Lite: Everything We Learned

There have been rumors for some time that Nintendo was planning a pair of hardware revisions for the Nintendo Switch, and that at least one of them–a cheaper version–could launch as soon as this year. The idea of such systems would come as no real surprise given Nintendo’s history of offering new iterations of its gaming hardware. E3 came without any word of such a device, but out of nowhere, Nintendo has now confirmed one of those rumored systems. It’s called the Switch Lite, and it releases later this fall.

This won’t replace the existing Switch model. The most notable takeaway, aside from the lower price point of $200, is that it can’t be docked with a TV, making it a handheld-only device. But there’s plenty to know about the new system, and you can follow along with all of our coverage below.

Nintendo Switch Lite Announced; Price, Release Date, Specs Revealed

All of the core details Nintendo had to share about its first addition to the Switch family. [Read more]

Nintendo Switch Lite Won’t Use Joy-Cons, But Has One Big Controller Improvement

The long sought-after D-pad on the left Joy-Con will be included with Switch Lite. [Read more]

Nintendo Switch Lite’s New D-Pad Won’t Be Added To Joy-Cons

Here’s what Nintendo has to say about the possibility of bringing that D-pad to its standard Joy-Con controllers. [Read more]

Nintendo Switch Lite Getting Pokemon Sword And Shield Model

Alongside the colorful versions of the Lite, Nintendo will also sell a slick-looking Pokemon model, though it won’t launch until November. [Read more]

Nintendo Planning Switch Lite Transfer Features

You’ll be able to move in between Switch devices, according to Nintendo. [Read more]

Amazon Prime Day 2019: All the Best Deals

Welcome to IGN’s hub for all things Amazon Prime Day. If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale. For more, read our Terms of Use.

Amazon has announced the start and end dates for Amazon Prime Day 2019, the biggest sale day of the year outside of Black Friday:

Begins Monday, July 15 at 12am midnight PST
Ends Tuesday, July 16 at 11:59pm PST
Runs for 48 Hours

This is the longest lasting Prime Day thus far (last year’s Prime Day ran for 36 hours). If you want to be prepared for the thousands of Amazon deals that will be live for a very limited time, then we suggest reading through this article and have your bases covered.

The Division 2 Is Finally Adding Matchmaking For Raids

Responding to requests from fans, The Division 2 is adding matchmaking for raids.

Matchmaking will be available for the Operation Dark Hours raid, which was originally released back in May. The eight-player raid sees players working together to take down Black Tusk forces who have overtaken the Washington National Airport.

The wording of Ubisoft’s press release suggests that matchmaking may only be available for the new, more casual “Discovery” difficulty mode. Here is how Ubisoft described it in a press release:

“The new Discovery Difficulty, along with its corresponding matchmaking option, will allow more players to experience The Division 2 in its entirety. While Operation Dark Hours Exotic loot remains exclusive to the Normal difficulty, Agents playing the Discovery Difficulty can expect a variety of great rewards, while training for the Normal Difficulty.”

Matchmaking with anyone for story missions and other parts of the game is part of what makes The Division 2 so great. As such, some fans expressed their disappointment when Ubisoft confirmed there would be no matchmaking for raids.

“We decided to not include matchmaking, as we don’t think this would make a good gameplay experience for random groups,” The Division 2 community developer Hamish Bode said in a statement back in May. “The Raid will test your ability to communicate well, have a good build set up, and will require great teamwork to beat encounters.”

In other news, The Division 2’s first free episode of its Year 1 content plan, DC Outskirts: Expedition, is scheduled for release on July 23. For lots more on the expansion, check out GameSpot’s breakdown of everything you need to know.