Can you play the Nintendo Switch Lite on a TV?

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The Nintendo Switch Lite is the smaller, more affordable sibling of the standard Nintendo Switch. This makes it a great option for frugal shoppers, as it’s capable of playing all the same games yet carries a much friendlier price tag. However, the Switch Lite doesn’t share all the same features as the standard Switch. A big difference is that it won’t fit in a traditional Switch dock. That means you’ll need to pick up a third-party model if you want somewhere to store and charge your handheld while it’s not in use.

But can you play the Nintendo Switch Lite on a TV while it’s docked? And is it possible to play Switch Lite on a TV using an HDMI cable or other workaround? Here’s everything you need to know about the device.

Can you play the Nintendo Switch Lite on a TV?

When you first examine the handheld Nintendo Switch Lite, you’ll notice that it has the same USB-C port as the traditional Nintendo Switch. Looking good so far, right?

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A big misconception is that USB-C supports everything under the sun, including video output. However, it’s just an interface, and the only guaranteed technology is USB 3.2. There’s enough power delivery to use a mouse or some other peripheral, but everything else, from recharging a battery to video output, depends on the device manufacturer.

So, the simple answer is that the Switch Lite cannot output video to an external device. The USB-C port only supports USB 3.2 and power delivery.

For those wanting a more technical answer, though, here it is: The Switch Lite simply doesn’t have the hardware.

Nvidia’s custom Tegra chip inside the traditional Nintendo Switch is an all-in-one solution, combining CPU and GPU cores. As with any other computing device with a built-in screen, this chip uses the DisplayPort protocol to deliver