The Nintendo Switch Lite can play local co-op with standard Switch consoles
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Best answer: Yes, anyone who owns the Nintendo Switch Lite can play local co-op games with a friend who has a standard Nintendo Switch console as long as the game being played supports handheld mode and doesn`t require motion controls. Pre-order the Switch Lite: Nintendo Switch Lite ($200 at Amazon) The OG: Nintendo Switch ($298 at Amazon) Extra controllers: Nintendo Joy-Cons Gray ($67 at Amazon) What is the Nintendo Switch Lite? It`s a smaller version of the Nintendo Switch that can play most of the same games as the larger Switch. It releases on September 20, 2019. The Switch Lite only weighs .61 lbs with a 5.5-inch screen compared to the larger console`s .88 lbs and a 6.2-inch display. It comes in a few different colors including a Pokémon-themed option. Since it is a smaller unit, it only costs $200, a good chunk less than the standard Switch`s $300 price. Multiplayer abilities and limitations As mentioned previously, those who own a Nintendo Switch Lite will be abl...