The Nintendo Switch Lite
Vložit
- čas přidán 11. 01. 2024
- I ramble about the Nintendo Switch Lite.
This video was originally released via Card #49 of the Scott The Woz Collectible Trading Cards in late 2022.
Edited by Scott Wozniak
Main Channel: @ScottTheWoz
Twitter: / scottthewoz
Facebook: / scottthewoz
Instagram: / scottthewoz
THIS IS THE CONSOLE SCOTT ALWAYS WANTED!
- it's wedge shaped
- it's 2D only
- it's f*ck'n yellow
HE REFERNCED IT AT THE END LET'S GOOOO
the prophecy
@@spennywenny that minion without it's goggles in your pfp is terrifying
also it's f*ckin yellow
It's not wedge shaped.
@DanielTheOcto true. I've had it for so long I kinda forgot how cursed it is to sane people
My perspective on “lite” consoles is that they will always be a console that allows a less fortunate kid to be able to experience games. That $100 is a big difference to a lot of parents and without it, I would never have gotten my first DS years ago
That, It’s pretty much like a 2ds: an entry point for people not wanting to spend too much on a game system with always the option to move to a better one later on.
This is where Scott seems to be out of touch occasionally. When you look at his collection of games and game systems, it's pretty obvious he has A TON of money to spend. 100 dollars is a lot of money to most people. And I say that as a person who spends a ton of money on games and controllers.
Thats why I loved the 2DS. Around 2017-18, I really wanted to get back into gaming, but was too broke for a Switch.
But the 2DS being only $79.99 WITH a game included was an absolute steal. It was perfect for me as I always find 3D gimmicks unappealing anyway, but I still wanted to play some great games.
It’s important to give options for folks on a budget.
@@LaggyLuke LOL yeah. My man has a whole room full of consoles, while in my childhood I always had the console 7 years after it launched, always jailbroken and only one at a time. And I wasn't even close to being poor.
@@marxist-leninist-protagonist I believe the consoles are a fraction of the value of the games he owns. I mean just look at the rows and rows of Nintendo switch and other games that you'll never get under 30 dollars each
I worked at GameStop for a few years during my undergrad and before the OLED the lite used to sell REALLY well. Just had a lot of parents of younger kids come in and didn’t want the commitment of a $300 device that was more complicated and fragile. And the amount of attempted Lites that were traded in just completely fucked and obviously manhandled by a child under 10 was crazy
Yeah. Most people complained about the Lite not "Switching" but in my opinion those are the people who always play in handheld mode. I have been a home console guy since day one of playing video games, yet owning a Switch Lite myself isn't really bad. Now that I got a used switch for free with he dock, I still use my lite more. It's like complaining the DS doesn't work on a TV... Not to mention, Kids are too reckless with stuff as well.
@@Frank-sp7vu i was one of the few kids who was NOT reckless with my video games. In fact, I was *very* protective
@@esmooth919Nice man
Ik the feeling; I worked at the EBGames/GameStop warehouse near Toronto for a couple weeks and I’ve seen some controllers and all that were fucked up. Although the job ended cuz I was working as a temp through an agency, it was before the Switch Lite and the Sega Genesis Mini came out. I got my Switch Lite before my 25th birthday during the lockdown in 2020 though, and I’ve loved mine since. I swear it’s even the console I got the most games on rn aside from my Xbox Series S
@@Frank-sp7vu That was the main reason I didn't buy a lite, and trust me, my switch stays in its dock almost all the time.
Seeing Scott's reflection on the screen's glare was like seeing behind the curtains into the Wizard of Oz's control room.
Oz? Woz? Coincidence? I think not!
@@LennerPOPPADOPALIS89 The Izard of Woz
I don't see any reflections other than the studio light. The screen is too dark to see anything else.
My aunt lives with us and loves playing animal crossing on our switch. She's moving away so we got her an animal crossing-themed switch lite, she was absolutely ecstatic!
🥰
Beautiful!
That's very nice
That is amazing!
That's cool. I wish my aunt played video games.
Having an 'airport Switch' is definitely one of the most American things I've ever heard in my life
"Look at me, I'm an American and I'm late for work! Better grab my portable console and get to a plane real fast"... amirite?
...how is that American. Americans don't fly any more or less than anywhere else in the world. Mostly they drive.
better grab my car Switch
@@chettlar212They do fly much more domestically than Europe, more trains there than flights for medium haul journeys.
@@cubertcuber5338 it isn't to such a degree that "airport switch" would be significantly more of an Americanism. Yes lots of flights happen in America but the vast majority of Americans will never fly more than maybe once if at all in their lifetime.
My biggest gripe with the Switch Lite isn’t that it can’t be docked or connected to the TV, but simply because IT’S MISSING HD RUMBLE. There are countless games that I can think of that have such nuanced rumbles built into them that just increases the immersion so much more. Loved the console, but eventually sold it in favour for an OLED just to have the rumble back .
i agree, i didnt even realise that it lacked HD rumble until i connected some wireless joycons to it and suddenly felt vibration. probably the biggest downside to me, i like playing my switch while watching tv in the background, so while the dock is definitely a nice thing to have, i'm not really missing much. i just wish the rumble was there... i do think the gyro might be better on the lite? i dont know i tried my gf's animal crossing switch and i just felt like my lite's gyro controls felt tighter in like zelda and fortnite
Oh shit I’m surprised he didn’t mention that
My sister has 3 sons, and she got them each a Switch Lite for Christmas this year. Now, the normal Switch they already had is the "family" Switch that they use for multiplayer games in docked mode, and my nephews can play what they want when they want on their Lites (which apparently mostly means lots of Fortnite).
This is what Nintendo wants and it is also als pro that only handhelds have: Bringing several systems into one house. They already did this with the DSi XL and the late life of the 3DS.
Scott proposing with a Nintendo Switch Lite just seems like a Scott thing to do, both in and out of universe.
Lol
Idk i feel like it's more likely that he'd propose with a Wii u
Crazy that he would cheat on his 8 Wii U's.
Scott: Wii U marry me?@@K1NGG1NO
@@K1NGG1NO”Wii U marry me?”
I'd be terrified of the possibility of getting joycon drift on this.
Possibility? It’s the #1 detriment to the Lite, and you can’t just mail out joycons so enjoy waiting a month for shipping when drift starts
I buy 5 joystick for replace 3 year ago.10 buck for all of them but my switch lite still not driff😂
Mine had a really bad drift recently so I replaced the sticks with gulikit ones, yeah it was hard and I had to replace the thermal paste too but it was worth it and my switch lite is not drifting anymore
We are in serious need of joycon stick upgrades instead of just replacements. Even if drilling is required it would be worth it.
I had it, had to send the entire switch lite back to nintendo. Ended up selling it and bought an oled, best decision ever
South East Asian here, its pretty much a go to between this and oled. Most people here live a workers life so playing on the go is a really huge sell.
It really depends on the need tbh. As a traveller between 5-6 days out of the week, the lite is really comfy gaming on the go and biggest plus for me personally and I'd imagine most of the people I know says the same thing
Ayeeee my south east asian brotha
One of my best friends uses a switch lite when he gets sent out on military tour. It’s very relaxing for him and portable gaming at this small size is useful. It gave me more perspective on the device because of him.
People also forget that not all of us have a TV.
I love that the switch lite exists, but I agree with your statement that it's been really overshadowed by the original switch. When you're given the option to pay $100 more for the ability to connect to a TV, it almost feels like you're missing out by not spending the extra money. I would have loved if Nintendo allowed people to plug the switch lite in to a TV using a USB-C to HDMI connection or sold an aftermarket dock, but unfortunately that's just functionality that you can never get back after the initial purchase.
Why I took it back lol I can wait
That's one of things that bothers me about the Switch Lite. Without the TV connectivity, why call it Switch at that point? The entire point of the Switch is to be able swap between being a home console and a handheld. If you keep it as a handheld, that kind of removes the whole gimmick, no?
@@alexandercorbett1147 Yeah I agree, it's kinda like the original 2DS not folding. It does the same thing, but the whole point was sorta how portable the console was able to be with two screens.
@@alexandercorbett1147I mean Nintendo has done this before, whole gimmick of the 3ds was 3d, but then they made the 2ds and it’s own line which got popular for fixing some problems of the original. Switch lite is identical with them removing a large functionality, being cheaper, but also adding things like a real d pad and such.
People that buy a switch lite know what they are buying. I know that I will never ever want to hook it up to a TV because first of all, I do not own a TV. 🤷🏽♂️
the best part about the lite is that it actually has a d-pad attached
Edit: By d-pad I mean an ACTUAL d-pad. The regular joycons have M&M's attached.
Switch 2 needs to fix that dpad problem
Yeah it's almost like there was a reason for the left joy con to have four buttons for when you play on one joy con, crazy 😵💫
@@hailrugal2695 Not much of a thinker are we? The dpad still has four button inputs
@@Sayiiid it's not mirrored though, the whole point is for the 1st & 2nd player to have similar buttons, they literally showed that off in the first trailer for it.
@@SayiiidYou can't press all four buttons on the d-pad at once, it pivots in the middle.
my thing was once we all started experiencing joycon drift, the solution to that was maybe fix, buy new, or mix and match joycons. if that ever happened on the Lite would you just have to get an entirely new one? did that happen for anyone?
Or you start to change button mapping if you have drift issues.
You have to crack it open and replace it 😢
ive had a switch lite since it released, played it a lot since. Have not had any joycon drift. I don't know if i'm just lucky, but it hasn't been an issue for me.
The joysticks on mine just completely stopped working, so I just connect an external controller to play games.
Mfs should really stop fearing opening up electronics, as long as you're careful and triple check everything you're doing it is doable, just take your time
Switch Lite owner here. Only reason I got it was because by the time I fixed my life, got a good job and could afford it the year was 2020 and during COVID there were no regular switches at the time anywhere. Good times playing Smash Ultimate hunched over on my bed breaking my back and playing with a Pro Controller squinting at the screen.
I just want to say that the Switch Lite is easily one of the most comfortable devices I've ever held in my hand. I was able to play for hours with no pain. I really have to say it definitely is the most ergonomic Switch that Nintendo has ever released. Also, it's D-Pad is second to none
it's the whole opposite for me
The only con is that how bulky and you can’t put it in your pocket at all. The technology is already outdated too.
@therealjaystone2344 To be fair, it was also outdated when it came out.
The regular Switch has millions of aftermarket accessories for it. Can make it any way you want.
Can’t make it smaller though, regardless of aftermarket accessories….
The switch lite was really great for me as a way to play switch games for a student with very little income. I got one used for $100 on a secondhand marketplace and it let me play the games I was really excited about that I otherwise probably wouldn't have been able to experience
Good deal
Same here, I have one as a student and know quite a few people (also students) who have it.
Why does this sound like you are a seven seas enjoyer.
@@cattysplatah yes, payed piracy, cause that makes sense
Yep it's by far the best feeling, it actually feels like a handheld, instead of a tablet held together with 2 controllers. When I first got my launch Switch I thought it was broken because of how wobbly it was in the hand, but nah that's just how it is. Being liberated from that wobbliness with the Lite was great.
Exactly why I use the Lite and why I take it on the go, the wobbliness of the joycons on my 2017 Switch makes me think that it's falling apart
Busy dad who enjoys casual gaming here, the switch lite is perfect for me. On the days where I need to be in the office, I bring it along, on the nights where my young children won't stay in bed I bring it out and play on the rocking chair in the hallway while I play hall police, and when I travel you know it comes out on the plane. I honestly would prefer a few inches off the screen to somehow make it pocket-able. But at this season in my life, TV mode is just not possible. I would have also enjoyed this device as a youth, because I had a large family and never had access to the family room TV. So perhaps I also have a bias for handhelds.
I work in the electronics department at target and believe or not the lite does get customers. Obviously it's not as much as the normal switch but I would say it's a roughly 70:30 ratio. But the system definitely has a place for some people, glad you made this video 😁.
Honestly I've only had a switch lite. I bought 2 switch lites.
I thought about the lite then I would be playing BOTW or Odyssey and be going damn I wish I could see this on the big screen. Plus the OLED looks so crisp and sharp.
@@user-rj9ui3sz8u don't get me wrong. I switch oled is tempting, but I have my switch lite and will most likely keep it until it breaks. Then I might switch to an oled but who knows
I got the Switch during the pandemic when it was sold out. The Switch Lite came back in stock first, so it was my first Switch.
I bought the Animal Crossing bundle for my girlfriend this Christmas and she’s been loving it. Keep in mind this is a girl with like 0 hobbies who’s last console was a Nintendo DS so this was like a revelation for her
I loved the colors on these and was always bummed normal switches didn't come like this
Most boring colors to me. No black or Atomic purple?
@@user-rj9ui3sz8u Agreed. Nintendo has done some banger color renditions of consoles in the past, but went with pretty dull pastels here. I was never in the market for a Lite (I prefer docked), but I would have been a little envious had they made an Atomic Purple (I had that Gameboy Color).
@@user-rj9ui3sz8uYou’re.. kidding? Black is literally THE most popular color for tech right now. It’s definitionally safe and boring.
@@charlix3 I remember growing up in the mid 2000's where a lot of tech products had multiple "cool" colors. The switch lite colors weren't boring too me but not good either. The pink one is the only one that looked somewhat good. When we were growing up iPods have a rainbow of colors and so did Beats by Dre. The DS had multiple cool colors and combinations. The gamecube had a good amount. Gameboy color, gameboy advance, and the sp had many variations. Now everything is just black, white, gray, and maybe some gold/white. We need more variety.
I like some of the colors (mostly the turquoise, which is the color I have) but I do think they could've added more. At the very least, I think it would've been cool for them to add a Mario Red and a Luigi Green version.@@user-rj9ui3sz8u
My friends got me a Switch Lite for my 21st birthday this past year and it’s one of the greatest gifts i’ve gotten. The switch lite is the perfect size and feel for a handheld imo and i love mine so much. The most annoying part is just that you have to make it your primary switch so you have access to all your safe data/games at all time. Now when im at home playing my regular switch it is constantly having to update the save data or “check if software can be played”
You gotta terraflop your vsync on modular cloud deposit saves. Do that issue solved
😊This little device was my best buddy during the harshest first few months of the Pandemic together with Animal Crossing, being stuck at the hospital on call due to lack of manpower, helping out the tired staff and doing my job in helping to fast track the recovery of the people struck with the big bad Covid.
It kept my sanity in check, my safe haven from all the rumble tumble outside my personal room.
While it's certainly not feasible, and it might feel unfair to those who don't own both, it would've been a cool feature if it could pair with a normal Switch that's docked - essentially granting the player a "Wii U" experience where maps/etc could be displayed on the gamepad like certain Wii U titles.
oh it would be cool, but i feel it would fall into the gimmick like 3 games actually use
I just want it to be able to be used as a controller for a docked Switch.
My dad bought a Switch Lite for himself since he thought it’d get him into portable gaming and it was cheap, but the screen was too small that it was too difficult to read anything so now it goes unused. Really wish there was an option to dock it even if it was an extra accessory to buy. But now he has a Steam Deck which scratches the itch he was trying to scratch with the Switch Lite.
Makes sense. Also isn't the Steam almost 4 times the price of a Switch Lite?
lmfao@@salmansengul
@@salmansengul4 times the price, but unfathomably more powerful and versatile 😎
@@uglybad4also, games are cheap as fuck too. You don’t see AAA games dropping to sub 20$ often on Switch, yet they drop like flies on Deck.
@@KhangNguyen-ij4xhi get this but i own a gaming pc for pc games and my switch is for collecting physical games and for playing some games i wanna have on the bus etc.
I have worked at GameStop on and off for almost 4 years now because I'm in college and honestly I sell a lot of switch lite consoles around the holidays. I will say, part of this is because I usually tell people if they are getting it for someone who is younger, I recommend the lite because of the fact it can't get broken as easily. With the original switch, there are so many ways it can get broken just by taking off the controllers alone so I always recommend the lite for younger people.
This video really shows how early in advance it was made since the ps5 slim now exists with a detachable/purchasable disc drive
I will always stan for the Switch Lite. It's a great additional console for families. We have our home Switch and the Lites are for my wife and daughter's personal games.
I love the Switch Lite. I share my OG Switch with my family, so I really appreciate having the Lite as for my own personal device. I use the OG Switch occasionally, but it’s just really nice to have a Switch all to myself.
Did anyone else think the DS Lite was called that because the screen was brighter?
My english was bad at the time 😅
I think the lite is most appealing in the used market. Last time I looked you can pick them up around the $130 range. I'm personally waiting for the switch successor to be announced or maybe even release before I finally grab a switch lite.
Kids trade them for hardly any weed too
Where can you get IT for $130?
@@GreenIronFist eBay...
I got mine for just shy of 98, and I'm absolutely loving it. It's one of the portable consoles!
I love my switch lite. No loose joycons, no floppy kickstand, has a real d-pad, and it's just really nice and neat. I wish it had some kind of rumble, I don't really know why it's not included.
Wait, what? The Lite doesn’t have rumble??!!
@@leesalee1540 Nope
Afaik, the lack of rumble was to save battery life but it would've been nice if they just added an option to turn it off for the entire console if that's the case
@@Kogami You can't leave it up to the consumer to make those decisions/remember to make those decisions when the time comes. So, they'd end up having a bunch of bad press regarding bad battery life, and a bunch of people would say "Turn off rumble!", but it would be too late - the image/brand would already be marred by the bad experiences. In business/product design, it's almost always best to assume the consumer can't or won't choose the right path for themselves, and, instead, force it on them, ensuring a good experience, at the cost of "freedom".
Worst case scenario, bad press and bad sales. Best case scenario, it's fine, nobody complains.
Worst case scenario for not having rumble at all: it's fine, almost nobody complains.
No need to leave it up to chance/take the risk.
"No floppy kickstand"
No kickstand at all
I loved the Switch Lite a lot more than my Switch. It was smaller and more portable, more comfortable, and the buttons felt way better. But I had to return it because I ended up getting a bigger TV to play it on, and obviously the Lite doesn't have external output support. IF the Lite had EO support I would have kept it for sure. Also, the lack of a stand was also a pretty big downside.
The Switch Lite was there for me when I was trapped in the barracks with nothing to do and my PsVita was getting boring. Best version of the Switch
The only real issue for me is the drift. but overall as someone who’s been rocking one since 2019 and only around July 2023 did I end up replacing it because the drift got bad but having around 4+ years worth of fun is still really good.
One thing i can imagine the lite being the better investment is if a family already plans to buy switch systems in bulk, with one main switch system and several lites for the kids
that’s how my family does it
-one permanently docked switch on the tv
-3 lites (me, sister, mum)
Ah yes then the whole system drifts
That sounds like yet another reason there should have been a switch lite dock sold separately. Nintendo explicitly said they want everyone in the family to have a switch. A family of five having five docks is stupid. It would have been perfect to be able to buy five switch lites and a single dock you can use them all with on your one TV.
@@rooty Oh my god you're right. I just realized you can't pick up five full-feature Switches without literally getting five docks too. (We only own one.)
I play in docked mode about 98% of the time and I feel like a freak every time I hear about handheld stats.
I like playing handheld beacuse I'm blind as a bat. So I can just hold it 5 inches from my face.
I don't blame you at all, if I had a regular switch, I would play it docked all the time as well! I just love the couch/TV experience plus not needing to look at charge.
That being said I have the lite and handheld mode is also great. The switch really has everyone covered.
I bought a switch with a broken screen. I've had it for two years and never felt the need to fix it. 100% tv for me.
I’ve had mine since launch and played it handheld exactly 3 times. If I’m in a place where I can play video games, I’m near a TV anyways so might as well.
Same here. The only reason I haven't upgraded to an OLED is because I barely use handheld mode, so all the features of the revision wouldn't really be worth it for me
Can confirm that the Lite feels amazing to play and hold in your hand! I have a day one Switch, V2 system, OLED and a Lite and even though I don't use it much, it feels 10x better than my other systems.
I think that not having an option to switch joy cons in case they broke(cause joy con drift is still a problem) can discourage some people into getting this version, but despite that it’s the best feeling compared to regular one
The Switch equivalent to the 2ds, as in a version of the console with a major feature taken out.
and it sells surprisingly ok 😂
My thought the day it was announced.
My switch lite is one of my favorite handhelds I’ve ever had, and playing my regular switch as a handheld makes my hands and eyes tired it’s huge! A huge bonus is the lite is so durable! I have dropped both the switch and lite and the lite just bounces back from anything.
I recently played on my nephew’s Switch Lite and was blown away by the tactility. The thing is I can’t pass up the OLED screen and longer battery life.
I really liked the fact that it's more comfortable to carry around due to the slightly smaller size. It's great to hold, though mine also had a problem with one of it's joysticks (not drift so much as it wore out) but once I had it replaced it never had any other issues.
The switch lite is still an enigma to me. From when it was announced I always thought it was a weird but welcome idea. I know people make fun of the fact that it removes the console's gimmick but I feel like this is the perfect handheld for casuals. With the switch's amazing library of games, taking them all exclusively on the go just seems so seemless. I get the original can also do this but for the Lite, its pretty cool.
I remember reading some comments in forums saying that the Lite was made specifically for certain markets, like the Japanese, since fully handheld consoles sell better there, but looking at the sales data from Japan the Lite didn't sold as much as people expected. You're missing tons of features
Now, I wonder if Nintendo does have Mini Switch in the cards. I can imagine if they finally announced a new console they also throw a sort of Game Boy micro or Wii Mini version of the Switch, but with the size of a PSP or PS Vita
@@pablocasas5906 it was made for the little kid market that favors fun colors and cheaper prices (even at the expense of some features). most kids i know under the age of ~10 have a switch lite
I only bought the lite because I was being cheap. It has come in handy a few times, but I didn't actually know there wasn't a video output chip lol.
You say it's an enigma... then go on and explain exactly why it exists/why it's beneficial.
I don't think you know what "enigma" means.
If it had been released before I got my switch I think I would have bought it (Lite) first. I have a very good PC for gaming at home, and switch for playing when I'm travelling or just want to play in bed. The dock is gathering dust in my closet.
My favorite part about this video was seeing Scott's reflection in the screen
I loved my Lite, got me back into console gaming and a lot of the game series. It was such a good Indie and JRPG machine for me. Last year I changed it to OLED and sometimes I regret that, the screen is so much better and I can finally play sports games, but just the feel of the device is so much worse with how flimsy it is. Plus Lite is so comfortable to bring with you being smaller, I barely get my Switch with me nowadays unless I know that I'll have time to play, Lite was with me daily
I have two of these. I bought a teal one for my son and for some reason I just thought it was so cool that I bought myself a yellow one.
Our vanilla Switch works fine for portable but I feel more comfortable taking the Lites on the go vs. the main Switch. If I lose a Lite, then I’m out a strictly portable unit and it’s not as expensive to replace. If I lose the main Switch, now I can’t play on TV and a bit more expensive to replace.
Plus I can’t accidentally break the JoyCons off the Lite if I were to drop it for some reason.
Switch light is basically the OG 2ds of the switch
What surprised me was that they didn't do a undockable version. It would've made just as much sense.
RIGHT
I'd totally double dip on a a Switch Lite OLED + Always-docked Switch. Sadly, none of those exist.
@@gabriellino6288 same. I would probably not even transfer memories between them, I would just play different games on them.
yeah I've played in handheld mode for maybe two hours over the last 5 years I've had it. I honestly forgot it's an option sometimes.
Probably would have been cheaper than the main switch and then dwarfed it in sales
The disc drive can be purchaseable separately on the PS5 slim in case someone hasn't mentioned it.
Isn’t that only for the new slim model though?
@@TFish115 yes... as I mentioned
iwould actually love for the last revision of the switch to be a dockable switch light oled, maybe one day ?
My Switch OLED is the main way I play games, but I got a Switch Lite to bring with me on a trip last summer since I didn't want to bring a $350 console with me. I'm so glad I got it. It's super comfortable and I modded it with a transparent purple shell and it looks rad as hell. It's fun to have.
So, you spent $200 on a new switch, versus bringing the one that was $150 more?
@@thepolacek to play with a worse screen
damn bro tryna throw me some bread?
@@thepolacekyeah the logic here makes absolutely 0 sense
@@thepolacekand then modded it
I got my Switch Lite the same day Metroid Dread launched, along with Metroid Dread. I got the Lite because I wasn’t sure I was going to like the Switch and it was $100 cheaper than the other OG Switch, at the time.
I still have my Switch Lite, along with a Tears of the Kingdom OLED. I love both of them, so much! Diving into the Switch was one of the greatest video game decisions I ever made.
My Lite is primarily used for on the go gaming, yet I do play my OLED mostly in handheld mode around the house. I’ll never get rid of my Lite as it has proven to be a great little system in design, construction, and convenience.
Thanks for the video, Scott. Missing option or not, I love my Switch Lite!
The Lite was the first Switch I ever bought. Got the original a few months after that, but I have to say the Lite is by far one of the most comfortable controllers(or just things in general) that I've ever held.
They could implement a “sleep on close” function using the ambient light sensor (ALS)
I impulse bought a lite for a low price when a store was closing down, and it has become my primary switch. Whilst I get Scott's argument, the lite feels so much nicer in the hand, and is that little bit more compact that makes the difference between noticing it floating around a bag and not. Being able to have the lite in a bag pretty much all the time means I end up playing it a lot more.
yeah the small size is the main selling point to me. The normal switch is so big i dont even like playing handheld so i just keep that docked all the time. The comfortablility outweighs the annoyance of swapping between consoles
I bought the Lite because two things: the price and the hope for the next 5 to 10 years the comunity could make, homebrew, new games AND the possibility to connect it to a screen through a modchip or something. I'm sure this little device will be a very good toy for experiment in the future.
Yeeaahh about that: only V1 Switch models with the fusee exploit can be modded. So unless they discover a new one which is pretty rare you wont have any of that, plus modchips are either expensive to install or just don't work
@@PotionMaster21eventually there will be a new exploit. Might take a long long time, but it’ll happen.
@@PotionMaster21 yeah i know, but that's the state right now. There are people connecting their gameboy advance to the TV, I don't see how the lite couldn't in the next 5 to 10 years
@@DaveAcostaI believe in theory that it can connect to a tv with a modchip/capture card, but you will not be able to get like 1080p for them as the lite is likely not going to be able to support that power, hut I may be wrong
@@PotionMaster21 oh, even the OLED has been opened to fan modding at this point
you can get banned for it but you can hack it
I only have a Lite now. Have bought and sold every other iteration. When you factor in the size, durability, comfort, and value (buying used especially) the Lite is an amazing dedicated handheld, and that's all I need from a Switch.
I got the turquoise one for Christmas of 2019, and while the joysticks pretty much stopped working, it still serves me well when I use an external controller. I play Monster Hunter Rise, Generations, SSBU and Hollow Knight on it with no issue.
The bane of every kid who asked for a regular switch for Christmas
I love seeing Scott in the screen
Always figured people were avoiding these because of stick-drift issues. The controllers are built in so if they start drifting they take the whole system with it. Like, my initial set of joycons started drifting after a little over a year, thats alot of money to put towards a console that will barely make it to year 2.
TBH I got the Dialga Palkia switch light because it was a beautiful throwback to the limited edition DS version and to play pokemon and mario games (and BOTW and eventually TOTK). Pokemon I think is especially MEANT to be played in handheld mode
I own this bad boy because I wanted to replace my 3ds and already had a ps4. Also spending less money hurt my soul less.
What can I say other than I live in constant fear of drift and it is a miracle it survived playing dmc 3. And really regret not being able to buy ring fit adventure. Sure hope the next nintendo console is backwards compatible
The lite is my main switch but ive had both. It fits in bags a lot easier than the normal switch and the buttons being clicky on the normal switch really annoys me
All of the awesome videos on this channel are fueling my scottsession even more, and I'm loving it!
I ran into this issue yesterday as well, I was considering selling the one I bought on eBay used for $130 2 years ago but as I was getting ready to transfer my second profile back to my main Switch I loved the feel of the console. So yeah I guess I’ll be keeping it, I love Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl edition that is a homage to the Diamond and Pearl DS Lite.
The Lite is actually my go-to Switch. I keep it in my nightstand for any game I know I'll play exclusively in handheld, while my regular Switch I use mostly as a TV console for games like Smash or BotW. Prolly helps that I picked it up during the pandemic when regular Switches were IMPOSSIBLE to get a hold of, but regardless, I love my goofy little d-pad holder.
As a Switch Lite player, it's nice to see someone talk about it after awhile.
I just got a used Switch Lite since I want to play games in a more portable way. And just like you said, it is kind of impressive to play Switch games in the smaller handheld, while in the regular Switch I'm always thinking how better it would be if I could have a more powerful Switch.
Im on team Lite. I had the option to buy a switch with enough money to even pick up an oled but I went with the lite because I preferred it as a handhold over as a normal console. Also I liked the d pad over the “skittles”
They made a switch lite for me. I have many switches in my house, but I mostly play on my lite. I love this this thing, and if they ever updated it with an OLED screen, I’d probably buy it.
I'd kill for an OLED Switch "Micro". Make it smaller, lighter, with better brightness, contrast, and less noise/ideally no fan, if they can manage.
Shoot, I'd buy five of them, no joke. Enough for our household, plus a couple of friends.
This thing was definitely made for train commuters in Japan. The handheld market is so much stronger there given the lifestyle and the social aspect. I wish it were different here in the west (especially most of the USA), but that's just how it goes.
I love my switch lite. My hands are slightly to small for the regular switch so its uncomfortable to hold for extended periods of time.
I like to use the Switch Lite for fighting games, shoot-em ups, or any game that benefits with the D-pad
I like the switch lite. Easier to carry around than the og switch. It feels a lot more sturdy in the hand.
I feel like a lite version of myself sometimes
Hope you’re doing alright man
@@toweringhorse2054 The days come and go, but I'm doing alright overall. Thank you!
I appreciate you showing love to this system, as some seem to like to make fun of it. I have a yellow Lite myself and bought it right before Covid hit when it was pretty new. I've gotten a lot of use out of it considering I'm a very casual gamer.
The newer version of the ps5 digital edition now does come with the option to add a disc drive. I agree, I think that it is great they gave people the option if they want it.
I didn't realize the kick stand was a kick stand. I thought it was an oversized sd card cover.
I’d totally nab one of these for a lower price, they’re much more comfortable than any other switch model
I play on switch lite primarily purely for the dpad and regular feeling buttons. Satisfy grip cause even tho I have small hand they still cramp up. I use the clamshell case for bringing in the back back and playing for no more than 1 hour.
I went traveling around Asia for 8 months. The switch lite was a godsend. I've always been a handheld gamer so I never feel like I'm missing out not having a TV mode.
Coincidentally, I was thinking the same thing about my VIta yesterday. I really wish I could attach a adapter to it and output to the Tv. Probably as a side effect of the Switch.
PSP had that... Vita didn't?
@@ReclaimerTyphoon Not that I know of. The 1000 (OLED) models have another slot next to the cartridge one. Not sure if that was meant for this feature or something else.
Then, of course. Their is the PlayStation TV.
Seeing a kid with an ipad:
😖👋
Seeing a kid with a Switch Lite:
😄👉
I bought a switch lite for the release of SM3DAS because it was $140CAD cheaper before tax. I have had no regrets. It's been 3 years and it's still fantastic.
The word you are looking for instead of "lesser" is Compact.
I’m amazed on how Scott talks about how people doesn’t buy the Switch Lite 😮 At least here in Mexico it is a total success, mostly because of the price
I can second this, for some strange reason the Switch Lite is a little bit more cheap than in the US, even going as low as 150 Dlls in some supermarkets. (Wich is pretty strange given that the normal Switch usually costs around 400-500 dlls).
he doesn't mean it literally. Of course some people bought it. However, he means the majority would not and will not buy this garbage.
Its not garbage. What are you on about? I prefer this because i don'thave a tv and its way more comfortable. @@carlsagan2607
it's not though.... it's even cheaper than in the US and it still doesn't sell as well as the normal SWITCH
@@erickemiliogazconarevalo3989 Video game pricing is weird as hell in Mexico. Despite most people having far less disposable income than in the US, everything is more expensive.
I wish I could just pull out one or two things from my gaming collection and have a huge captivated viewership listening to me talk about them 😅
Only nerds worship this guy
Now imagine walking out of your front door and having loads of real life humans listening to what you have to say about your gaming collection....we'll guess what..I have that,it's called "A REAL LIFE".now don't waste another second and get outside and go get one.
@@thecloak5203 where do you live, that random people listen to you talk about your gaming collection?
@@BagzAndPresident it’s almost like he knows what he’s talking about…
I believe years from now, this Switch Model will be sought after even more once Nintendo releases the next generation, and some folks will want play game on a much lighter set up. This system is less weight to it. Yes, a few draw back of no joycon in a way, and some yes who have trouble reading in a small screen, but other than that, its not so heavy at all.
Went from the Lite to the OLED and the started missing the Lite so I bought a new one during a sale. I do the taking the light with me on travels, it is just less space in my bag. I love both tho.
I sold my normal switch for the Lite a while back. I almost always used the switch in handheld.
The biggest deal for me was the yellow-tinted backlight. As someone super susceptible to headaches, it was a nobrainer upgrade for me.
I think it’s a pretty niche product but serves an important market. The cheaper price makes it way more palatable for parents of multiple kids. Each one will want a their own Switch (especially for long trips or car rides) to play on and this helps cut costs and solve arguments vs giving them a priced and more fragile iPad or some garbage cheap Android tablet
I love my switch lite, I bought it cause I play only handheld, don't own a TV and it's perfect for me to play on trips or before sleep. For the next gen, I'm just hoping they give us 'switch lite 2'. I love the gimmick of the switch, but I'm really interested only into handheld.
I got myself a switch lite because we've got a family-shared switch at my parents' house and I'm travelling a lot between them and uni so it was perfect for me to play alone during the week and share some games across devices
As someone who probably used their normal Switch in TV mode a single digit number of time over the years I had it, I don't think I could ever go back. The form factor of the lite feels so much nicer and I'm really worried that whenever the Switch 2 comes out I'll have a hard time transitioning since I won't have access to a smaller maodel like the lite for a long time.
I got one as my first switch as a graduation present from my grandma. As someone who spent all of middle and highschool with my 3DSXL, I love it. No, I don't have a normal switch still.
My Walmart is primarily used by rural folk so there’s always atleast 3 Switches, PS5’s, and Series X
Got mine a few months ago after getting tired of waiting for a follow up for the switch. My OG switch I got day 1 and am trying to baby it so I leave it in the dock. The switch light is a gem.