Nintendo Switch Lite Pokemon Edition Arrives in Stores in November

Written by Brandon Hofer on July 11, 2019

News: A special, limited edition of the Switch Lite unit will be released to commemorate the release of a big Pokemon title on Nintendo’s portable platform.

Nintendo recently revealed that the Switch will be getting a Lite version later this year. This Lite version will only cost $200 but it can only be used as a portable system, not having the capability to dock it and play games on the television. The standard version will come in yellow, turquoise, and gray. In addition to that though, there is going to be a special Pokemon themed Switch Lite version to celebrate the release of Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield in November. While the standard Switch Lite system will be availabe in September, this Pokemon themed unit will not be available until November 8. The Nintendo Switch Lite Zacian and Zamazenta Edition features stylish cyan and magenta buttons and illustrations of the two new Legendary Pokemon from the new games. This limited edition system will also be available at the standard $199 price point, while supplies last.

“November is shaping up to be a big month for Pokémon fans, with the arrival of this special hardware followed by the launch of the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games one week later,” said Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser. “The Nintendo Switch Lite Zacian and Zamazenta Edition will be a great gift for Pokémon fans who want to play the latest games on the go.”

In Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, players will embark on a new adventure through the Galar region, where they’ll catch, battle and trade newly discovered Pokémon and uncover the mystery behind Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta. The Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games are available Nov. 15 for all Nintendo Switch systems.

The Nintendo Switch Lite device can play all games in the robust Nintendo Switch library that support handheld mode, although some games will have restrictions. The standard edition of the Nintendo Switch Lite system launches on Sept. 20 at a suggested retail price of $199.99 and will be available in three different colors: yellow, gray and turquoise.

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