Unofficial sources suggest that Nintendo may launch the Switch 2 Lite, the first hardware revision of the Switch 2, in 2027, with a rumored launch price of $299. Nintendo has not yet confirmed this product, and its name, configuration, price, and release window are all rumors.
Information disclosed by GameGPU shows that the Switch 2 Lite may be equipped with a 7.1-inch display, about 0.8 inches smaller than the original Switch 2. The device is reportedly using a system-on-chip based on Samsung's 8LPU Plus technology, which can reduce overall power consumption by 15%.
The leak also claims that the device can run games at native 1080p resolution and sets up independent performance modes for resource-demanding titles. The rumored price of $299 is also lower than the existing Switch 2, making it more affordable.
Nintendo has previously released different versions such as Lite and OLED for the DS and the original Switch, but this practice only indicates that hardware revisions have precedent and does not confirm the current rumors. The Switch 2 launched in June 2025, with cumulative sales exceeding 23 million units. Launch flagship titles included Mario Kart World, followed by games such as Donkey Kong: Banana Force.
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There is new information regarding the long-rumored Switch 2 Lite. This latest leak mentions some hardware specifications. It is claimed that this handheld will be released in 2027 and will be the first revised model of the Switch 2 since its launch in June 2025.
Nintendo has frequently released multiple hardware versions for the same console in the past. For example, the DS saw the release of the original DS, DS Lite, and DSi during its lifecycle. Each version had its own advantages, with the DSi introducing Nintendo's first online store on a handheld device. The same pattern followed the Switch. Nintendo later released the smaller Switch Lite and an OLED model with an improved screen. Now, Nintendo may also be preparing the first major revision of the Switch 2.
Switch 2 Lite Specifications Details
7.1-inch display
Uses Samsung 8LPU Plus technology
Overall power consumption reduced by 15%
Native 1080p resolution, with dedicated performance modes for resource-intensive games
According to Game GPU, the first details of the Switch 2 Lite recently appeared online. Reports state that this console will feature a 7.1-inch screen, which is about 0.8 inches smaller than the screen of the original Switch 2.
It is reported that the Switch 2 Lite will also use a system-on-chip based on Samsung's 8LPU Plus technology. This technology is said to reduce the overall power consumption of the console by 15% while supporting games running at native 1080p resolution. For more hardware-intensive games, it will also offer a dedicated performance mode.
The news also mentioned the launch price of the Switch 2 Lite. It is reported that this console is expected to debut in 2027 with a retail price of $299.
Based on these rumors, the Switch 2 Lite could allow players to purchase Nintendo's new console at a lower price. The Switch 2 has already shown impressive sales performance. Since its launch in June 2025, it has sold over 23 million units. Compared to the same stage after launch, the Switch 2 has consistently outperformed the original Switch.
Currently, the Switch is the second best-selling video game console in history, second only to the PS2. Nintendo also predicts that the Switch 2 will sell 16 million units in its second year. This figure represents a significant decrease compared to the first year, but it is still expected to be higher than the sales of the original Switch during the same period.
In the year since the Switch 2 was released, Nintendo has launched many games capable of attracting players to buy the console. At launch, Mario Kart World was the flagship title. This work brought a new open-world experience to the popular Mario Kart series.
Since then, Nintendo has released new titles for several major IPs on the Switch 2, including games such as Donkey Kong: Banana Force, Pokémon Pokopia, and Kirby Sky Riders.
If the rumors are true, the Switch 2 Lite, planned for release in 2027, will also be able to play more new titles. Nintendo is preparing to launch the first major The Legend of Zelda game on the Switch 2, which is a full remake of Ocarina of Time. This game is scheduled to appear on November 5, 2026, and will become one of Nintendo's key titles for the holiday season.
The Switch 2 will also see the release of several highly anticipated Nintendo first-party games in 2027, including Metroid: Ravenous, Xenoblade Genesis, and Pokémon: Wind/Wave, which are scheduled for release throughout the year. If the Switch 2 Lite is released as rumored, it would provide players with a more affordable option to experience this next batch of Switch 2 games.