The Nintendo Switch Light: A Confusing Upgrade?

It's been reported that a new Nintendo Switch is on the way, but what makes it so exciting? At first glance, it seems like just another incremental upgrade to an existing model. However, when you dig deeper, things get interesting. The new Switch, which is set to launch in August, promises to deliver better battery life and more portable play than its predecessor, the Nintendo Switch Light.

But what exactly is so special about this new iteration? If we're being honest, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense. The Switch Light was designed to be a more compact, portable console with slightly better battery life. So, why would Nintendo go back on that and release an even bigger version with the same design architecture as the original Switch? It's almost as if they've taken all the best parts of both consoles and mashed them together into one behemoth.

From what I understand, the difference between the two is mainly in the hardware. The new Switch has a more efficient processor, which should allow for longer battery life. But how did Nintendo manage to squeeze out that extra power? Some speculate that it's because they've upgraded the architecture of the console, making it capable of handling more complex tasks without draining the battery as quickly.

But here's the thing: if you're buying a Switch Light, you get a slightly larger console with a bigger battery. So, what's the point of upgrading to the new model? And why did Nintendo decide to keep the same design architecture for both consoles? It's almost like they're trying to confuse us on purpose.

Now, I know some of you are going to hate me for saying this, but I think it's true. If the new Switch is indeed faster and more efficient than the old one, then why not just leave the Switch Light as-is? It had better battery life, after all. But no, instead we get a bigger console with slightly better performance.

The math doesn't add up, folks. The new Switch will cost $379 Canadian or $300 US, while the Switch Light will be priced at $279 Canadian and $200 US. That's an extra $100 for what amounts to more of the same thing. I mean, if you want all the bells and whistles, including better battery life, then sure, go for it. But for me, at least, it doesn't make sense.

I know some of you are going to disagree with me on this one, and that's okay. Nintendo fans can be a passionate bunch, after all. But as someone who just wants to share my two cents, I think the Switch Light is a confusing upgrade. And if I'm being honest, I wouldn't buy it even if you paid me.

So what does this mean for us, as consumers? Well, it's clear that Nintendo has no problem prioritizing profit over practicality when it comes to their console designs. If we want better battery life and more portable play, we're going to have to shell out extra cash for the new Switch model. And if you don't mind the extra bulk and weight, then go for it.

But personally, I'll be sticking with the Switch Light. At least that one makes sense.

August is Just Around the Corner

As we count down the days until August, when the new Nintendo Switch is set to launch, I have to wonder: what exactly do we get for our money? The specs are still a bit sketchy at this point, but from what I can gather, it's going to be a faster console with better battery life.

But here's the thing: if you want all the same features as the Switch Light – including better battery life – then why not just buy that one instead? It may not be as sleek and portable as its bigger cousin, but at least it has better power out of it. I mean, if Nintendo is going to upgrade the architecture of their console, maybe they should consider using some of that extra power to make the Switch Light a bit more efficient.

As for me, I'll be sticking with the Switch Light until next time. At least I know what I'm getting into: a slightly bigger console with better battery life. And if you want all the bells and whistles, including better performance, then sure, go for it. But for now, I'll be content with my trusty old Switch Light.

The Verdict is Clear

So there you have it, folks – my two cents on the new Nintendo Switch. If you want to disagree with me, that's okay. I know some of you are going to hate this video and leave a few dozen dislikes in its wake. But hey, at least I'm giving you something to talk about.

For me, the Switch Light is a confusing upgrade. And if I'm being honest, I wouldn't buy it even if you paid me. The math just doesn't add up, folks. If you want better battery life and more portable play, then sure, go for it. But at $100 extra, I'll stick with what I know.

The new Switch may have its fans, but for me, the Switch Light is the way to go. At least it makes sense.

WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enmore news from your breaking headquarters here at the last game hunter studios Nintendo did it again okay guys what do I mean by Nintendo did it again so first we get the switch light and I know some people hate it on my video that's fine I know it's gonna happen because it's actually an opinion and people have different reasonings for why products should be here and I get it it is meant to really replace the 3ds but it didn't make a lot of sense to me because you're not paying a lot less than the flagship console well what do they do they announce another switch yeah except this time is the switch technically we have it's not a pro what do they do well they extended the battery life apparently and with this extended battery life it could possibly play anywhere from I believe it's four and a half hours to about nine hours gameplay versus two two and a half to six and a half which is quite a big jump considering most people probably only got about three hours anyway so maybe you'll get about five hours out of it how do they do that from what I understand it's the same hardware no from what I've been reading and from what it's looking like it looks like it's a Nintendo switch light so if they didn't upgrade the hardware they had to put a bigger battery in it that with the format that it has could slightly happen but highly doubt it because then you'd have to change the shell so how do you get better battery life you change the processor you can put in a more efficient system with the bigger battery than the switch light you're going to get longer runtime so now they just took the switch light that is supposed to be your portable handheld the reason behind it was people that have bigger I may be able to carry it around what it doesn't make any damn sense I said damn I never even that's the closest to swear and I've done on this show because people now you're definitely you're buying your switch it doesn't make any sense at all to buy an attender light anyway we can hate on that all we want we can say what we want what I want to point out here is now in August in August you guys are getting a new Nintendo switch so in August a new descendants which comes out we don't know the price point for all we know it's gonna weed out the current Nintendo switch model and bring in this new model at probably 379 Canadian or 300 u.s. whatever it is out there and then your switch light will be 279 Canadian and 200 dollars in the USA so what does that mean for us from $100 more I can get joy cons and a doc and now better battery life guys you can hate on me all you want I know I'm gonna get some dislikes on this video because there's a lot of Nintendo fans out there and I don't hate on that you guys are all entitled to your opinions and again this is mine but at this point now they just kind of contradicted the whole portable better battery life product and gave us the exact same product with better battery life than the new portable product guys this is literally my two cents on this but please comment below and let me know I loved all your comments in the last video about the switch light versus this whole does it make sense I guess to certain people but now they just shot right out there and totally made my point more valid I would not buy a Nintendo switch light knowing for $100 more at least if that's what they keep it at which doesn't make any sense for them not you get the whole shebang again just to sum things up August we get a new Nintendo switch with more battery portable play than Nintendo switch light guys I just wanted to voice this because I did this video a couple videos ago and now they just kind of sealed exactly what I was saying this does not make any sense whatsoever if they are changing the processor because there's no real I can't really seem to see the specs on it but it does seem to say in my whole opinion that the Nintendo switch light design architecture is in an attendance which that is the new Nintendo switch from the best that I can get out of it knowing that you get better battery life and how that would work well Nintendo switch light is a smaller console smaller battery I tend to switch bigger console bigger battery how do you get more like I said power out of it is to change the architecture and that's what I believe has been done so now you're getting a new switch that's faster than the old switch from the best that I can come up with out of this because it just makes sense that is exactly the same as a switch light you guys make your own decisions if I was buying I'm definitely buying a regular switch till next time guys this is just your last game hunter giving his two cents I apologize if it upsets some people but sometimes I just have to say what I want to say and I mean it shouldn't really be that upsetting it's just one person's opinion as far as I'm concerned guys I still stand on don't buy a Nintendo switch light it does not make sense if the new switch is literally better battery life guys please if you liked this video or you like any of my other videos like share subscribe and ring that bell for up-and-coming events and till next time guys game overmore news from your breaking headquarters here at the last game hunter studios Nintendo did it again okay guys what do I mean by Nintendo did it again so first we get the switch light and I know some people hate it on my video that's fine I know it's gonna happen because it's actually an opinion and people have different reasonings for why products should be here and I get it it is meant to really replace the 3ds but it didn't make a lot of sense to me because you're not paying a lot less than the flagship console well what do they do they announce another switch yeah except this time is the switch technically we have it's not a pro what do they do well they extended the battery life apparently and with this extended battery life it could possibly play anywhere from I believe it's four and a half hours to about nine hours gameplay versus two two and a half to six and a half which is quite a big jump considering most people probably only got about three hours anyway so maybe you'll get about five hours out of it how do they do that from what I understand it's the same hardware no from what I've been reading and from what it's looking like it looks like it's a Nintendo switch light so if they didn't upgrade the hardware they had to put a bigger battery in it that with the format that it has could slightly happen but highly doubt it because then you'd have to change the shell so how do you get better battery life you change the processor you can put in a more efficient system with the bigger battery than the switch light you're going to get longer runtime so now they just took the switch light that is supposed to be your portable handheld the reason behind it was people that have bigger I may be able to carry it around what it doesn't make any damn sense I said damn I never even that's the closest to swear and I've done on this show because people now you're definitely you're buying your switch it doesn't make any sense at all to buy an attender light anyway we can hate on that all we want we can say what we want what I want to point out here is now in August in August you guys are getting a new Nintendo switch so in August a new descendants which comes out we don't know the price point for all we know it's gonna weed out the current Nintendo switch model and bring in this new model at probably 379 Canadian or 300 u.s. whatever it is out there and then your switch light will be 279 Canadian and 200 dollars in the USA so what does that mean for us from $100 more I can get joy cons and a doc and now better battery life guys you can hate on me all you want I know I'm gonna get some dislikes on this video because there's a lot of Nintendo fans out there and I don't hate on that you guys are all entitled to your opinions and again this is mine but at this point now they just kind of contradicted the whole portable better battery life product and gave us the exact same product with better battery life than the new portable product guys this is literally my two cents on this but please comment below and let me know I loved all your comments in the last video about the switch light versus this whole does it make sense I guess to certain people but now they just shot right out there and totally made my point more valid I would not buy a Nintendo switch light knowing for $100 more at least if that's what they keep it at which doesn't make any sense for them not you get the whole shebang again just to sum things up August we get a new Nintendo switch with more battery portable play than Nintendo switch light guys I just wanted to voice this because I did this video a couple videos ago and now they just kind of sealed exactly what I was saying this does not make any sense whatsoever if they are changing the processor because there's no real I can't really seem to see the specs on it but it does seem to say in my whole opinion that the Nintendo switch light design architecture is in an attendance which that is the new Nintendo switch from the best that I can get out of it knowing that you get better battery life and how that would work well Nintendo switch light is a smaller console smaller battery I tend to switch bigger console bigger battery how do you get more like I said power out of it is to change the architecture and that's what I believe has been done so now you're getting a new switch that's faster than the old switch from the best that I can come up with out of this because it just makes sense that is exactly the same as a switch light you guys make your own decisions if I was buying I'm definitely buying a regular switch till next time guys this is just your last game hunter giving his two cents I apologize if it upsets some people but sometimes I just have to say what I want to say and I mean it shouldn't really be that upsetting it's just one person's opinion as far as I'm concerned guys I still stand on don't buy a Nintendo switch light it does not make sense if the new switch is literally better battery life guys please if you liked this video or you like any of my other videos like share subscribe and ring that bell for up-and-coming events and till next time guys game over