The Nintendo Switch Lite, while not quite as versatile as the modular Switch console, is still one of the best portable gaming systems to have ever been developed and cheaper than the standard Switch to boot. With a raft of fantastic family-friendly titles like Luigi's Mansion, Pokemon Sword and Shield and, yes, Animal Crossing New Horizons, it's selling out everywhere. Fast.
In particular, Animal Crossing's pleasant, social structure means Switch and Switch Lites are highly prized: in an age in which meeting up in person isn't considered safe or advisable, you can pick up a Nintendo Switch Lite right now and invite friends over to your island instead.
T3 has made actually locating one of these coveted consoles as easy as pie. We've
scoured the globe, including retailers in the UK, US and Australia, to find you the best prices on the hot Nintendo handheld.
Where to buy Nintendo Switch Lite: UK
- Browse Nintendo Switch consoles at Currys (opens in new tab)
- Browse Nintendo Switch consoles at Very (opens in new tab)
- Browse Nintendo Switch consoles at Game (opens in new tab)
- Browse Nintendo Switch consoles at Amazon (opens in new tab)
- Browse Nintendo Switch consoles at Argos (opens in new tab)
- Get Animal Crossing: New Horizons at Amazon (opens in new tab)
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(opens in new tab)Where to buy Nintendo Switch Lite: US
- Browse Nintendo Switch consoles at Newegg (opens in new tab)
- Browse Nintendo Switch consoles at PC Richard & Son (opens in new tab)
- Browse Nintendo Switch consoles at Walmart (opens in new tab)
- Browse Nintendo Switch consoles at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
- Browse Nintendo Switch consoles at B&H Photo (opens in new tab)
- Browse Nintendo Switch consoles at Gamestop (opens in new tab)
- Get Animal Crossing: New Horizons at Amazon (opens in new tab)
(opens in new tab)Where to buy Nintendo Switch Lite: Australia
- Browse Nintendo Switch consoles at Amazon Australia (opens in new tab)
- Browse Nintendo Switch consoles at JB Hi-Fi (opens in new tab)
- Browse Nintendo Switch consoles at The Gamesmen (opens in new tab)
- Browse Nintendo Switch consoles at Kogan (opens in new tab)
- Browse Nintendo Switch consoles at eBay (opens in new tab)
- Get Animal Crossing: New Horizons at Amazon (opens in new tab)
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(opens in new tab)It's worth noting that there are a number of other retailers in Australia who are currently awaiting stock on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite, so we recommend checking back regularly to see if more units become available.
Why play Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a phenomenon, its release serendipitously timed with the world going into lockdown. The social game, in which you create and customise your island and invite other players, on which you can receive a star rating, is simple and wholesome, but it's become a way for people to interact with friends, family and even celebrities as a result of the global health crisis.
The craze is sweeping across the world, and with a thriving community of players, there's never been a better time to get involved.
