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jonathanalis on 04 February 2017
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JRPGfan said:

the intire point of a handheld version of the switch is to do it cheaper (to capture the handheld market).

That means useing less parts.
Which means No "joy-con" attached.
The controls need to be fused on the handheld, like it is with all the other handhelds.

Its cheaper that way.
Which is key for the viability of this device.

I mean a handheld only switch, wont sell if its priced the same as the normal nintendo switch.
Basically your concept sounds bad.

 

A handheld version of a switch just wouldnt be able to play most of the games the same was as the switch.. ei. the local co-op mulitplayer with the joycons.

But honest how big is the demand for that on a handheld? probably not big so its not a issue.

The price of the device is much more so.

299$ if your only intrested in useing the switch as a portable, is way high, compaired to what handhelds normally go for.

Well, Im aiming 150$ price on proposed device. 180$ max. Notice that i mentioned it would release 2018 holidays.
By its time, switch would be 250$(or even bundled with a game)
Also, nintendo is selling dock for 90$ and grip for 15$,only by diching them and the HDMI cable would reduce almost 80$.
By the end of 2018, they could reduce even more of switch price, even more if is a new shinked technology.

So, it can certainly fit on handheld price point.