Update (16:55 BST): Earlier, we reported on a new FCC filing that appeared to show a revised version of the Switch Lite. We'll leave the original story for you to check out below.
Unfortunately - or fortunately, depending on how you look at it - further digging into the console's documentation reveals that the device is "intended to be used for software development or events", suggesting that it will not be a product designed for sale. By the sounds of it, the model that had been spotted could well be for event purposes only.
Original Article (16:30 BST): It would appear that Nintendo already has a new, revised version of the Nintendo Switch Lite in the works, despite the console only having released a matter of days ago.
The news comes from a new FCC filing spotted by Digital Trends which shows a new model with the identification number BKEHDH002; the original Switch Lite was submitted with an BKEHDH001 number. The filing is supported by manuals, photographs and other documentation which further prove that the listing is for a Switch Lite console. We've shared a couple of these below.
Nintendo hasn't revealed any plans to revise the Switch Lite in an official capacity, but it's worth noting that the original Switch also saw a revised model appear in stores this year which improved the console's battery life. A revised Switch Lite wouldn't be a surprise given that information, but we definitely wouldn't have expected to be hearing about it this early.
The filing has been spotted just days after the Switch Lite was added to a class-action lawsuit originally focusing on Joy-Con drift relating to the standard Switch console. Whether or not this revised machine has been designed to fix any reported issues with drift remains a mystery - the FCC documents have a focus on the wireless aspects and radiation output of the console, so hardware changes relating to sticks and the like wouldn't necessarily be shown.
Incidentally, a new theory suggests that the Switch Lite already found on store shelves does, in fact, work towards fixing the drifting issue found in the original model.
Would you be surprised to see Nintendo revise the Switch Lite this quickly? Or do you think it could make sense - depending on what has actually been changed, of course? Let us know your thoughts below.
[source fccid.io, via digitaltrends.com, techradar.com]
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I don't see what was wrong with the 3DS circle pad.
It would be a good idea to work on a revised Joy-Con model too
Already confirmed to be a dev kit.
The document said it was for development and events.
This will not be available to purchase for the average consumer.
My guess is some special model for shows or events. Maybe one with video out just for e3 or something?
Could also probably lead to new lite colors later in the life cycle?
@Franklin can that be made to click?
Literally 5 minutes of googling told me that this was a devkit. Clickbait much? You guys are HUGE contributors to all the [language] misinformation going around.
@Franklin 3DS circle pad can't work as RS/LS button, that's what's wrong with it.
There are plenty of fish in the sea, so be prepared and stock up on bait at Nintendo Life™!
@Geobros they new joy cons releasing are updated joy cons! I have no issues
@Alerif Honestly, I would rather have 3 shoulder buttons on each side than pushing down on the sticks, seems like an oversight in modern controller design.
Lol nice backtracking there, NintendoLie.
Dear God if you back peddled any faster Nintendo life you would of tripped over, maybe next time do some research you are supposed to be a news site for Nintendo gaming.
If the rest of us where this poor at our jobs we wouldn't have one!
Gotta love this 24-hour news cycle. 20 minutes after publishing a speculative article and NL has already had to back down and retract their key angle.
On the other hand, if I don't get a new article every 15 minutes which is at least tangentially related to the Nintendo Switch, I get cranky!
I just wait for a official announcement for new Nintendo hardware before coming to this site. FCC filings don't get hype because eventually we will get a new revision we just have to wait.
Huh, so that's what it looks like if you "choose your news wisely and going for quality, not quantity". 🤔
Just fix the *bleep*in' analog sticks already and I'll be happy.
Clickbaits are the microtransactions of content creators.
I stay away from companies that force microtransactions the same way I try to stay away from clickbaiters.
Please NL, stop that.
Pretty sure this is just a development console and that at least 95% of the Switch Lite joycon issue reports are people trolling.
@Franklin,
The 3ds circle-pad was much better then the drifting crap from the Switch.
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