Nintendo Japan has announced a new version for the Nintendo Switch. It will have better battery life. The new version will last from 4.5 – 9 hours. The current Nintendo Switch last 2.5 – 6 hours. Besides that, it’s exactly the same. It will be available mid-August 2019.
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Nintendo Switch Lite is a handheld only Switch
A handheld only Switch!
Nintendo Switch is finally announcing a new version of it’s console. Rather than a Pro or an upgraded version, it is a handheld only Switch, aka Nintendo Switch Lite. It will release this September 20th for $199.99.
What are the Differences?
The Nintendo Switch Lite can only be played in handheld mode. It can not connect to a Switch dock to project the gameplay on a television. The Joycons are not detachable; however, it can connect to external Joycons, the Switch Pro Controller, and the Poke Ball plus. It can still connect to Wifi, Bluetooth, and NFC. It will also have a D-PAD!!!
It also has longer battery life. According to Nintendo, it should last for 3 – 7 hours. It isn’t too much longer than the original. It also comes in three colors: turquoise, gray, and yellow. I imagine future Nintendo Switch Lites will come with special designs for special editions.
Some features it doesn’t have are the HD Rumble support or the IR camera included in the normal Joycons for the Switch. This means it won’t work for certain games such as 1-2 Switch or Super Mario Party when using the attached Joycons. It’s not a huge feature to lose but it can take away from certain games. New Nintendo Switch games will come with a sign in the back on whether the game is “handheld compatible.”
Now that Nintendo has announced a cheaper Nintendo Switch option, will you buy one?
Nintendo Direct 5.06.2019 TL;DR
New Pokemon
There are rumors that there will be over 100 new Pokemon. Sword and Shield will feature older Pokemon as well.
New Features!
- You now have free control of your camera which will allow you to search for items, areas, or wild Pokemon around the area
- Dynamax Pokemon – a new item that will allow your Pokemon to grow massively in size like a Godzilla monster
- All your Pokemon moves will change to “Mega” moves which will provide different effects based on your attacks
- It will last only 3 threes and can only be used once per battle (similar to Mega Pokemon)
- Max Raid Battles – While exploring the area, you can go with 4 other trainers to challenge while Dynamax Pokemon
- The raid Pokemon will always be Dynamax and be much stronger than normal
- Only one trainer can Dynamax
- In case you don’t have any friends, it will provide NPC players
- Once you defeat it, you’ll have a chance to catch it with a massive Pokeball!
- Only certain Pokemon will show at Max Raids
- You can play online with people to catch Pokemon (It requires Nintendo Online Service)
New Characters
Gym Battles Return
- Gym battles and gym leaders are returning in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
- You’ll face Gym Leaders in specific stadiums so that Pokemon can Dynamax!
- When you battle, the crowd will cheer as it becomes more intense
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Milo – Grass Gym Leader That’s it for the Direct! Are you excited for Pokemon Sword and Shield? The game will release November 15, 2019, worldwide!
Pokemon Sword and Shield Direct!
Below is the Pokemon Sword and Shield Direct. You’ll be able to see new mechanics, more of the Galar Region, new Pokemon for Generation 8 and giant Dynamax Pokemon!!
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