
Some are wondering if you can play Fortnite on a Nintendo Switch Lite. The Switch Lite is a handheld-only version of the Nintendo Switch. Yes, if you own a Nintendo Switch Lite, you are able to get access to Fortnite by way of the Nintendo eShop.
The only major difference between the Switch Lite and the original portable device is that you can not dock the Switch Lite into the TV.
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To download Fortnite, head over to the Nintendo eShop and search Fortnite within the store. Follow the directions listed on the screen, and you will be into the download process in no time.
A drawback to the game on the Switch Lite will be the frames per second. Players will often see their game dip into 30 FPS during certain parts of the game, but overall the developers did a great job optimizing for on the go gameplay.
Having Fortnite on the Nintendo Switch Lite is a great way to take the game on the road.