The only reason to get a Switch Lite - full review

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enso let's be honest the only reason to get a switch light is if you don't care about having a home console or if you just want the cheapest access to the switches incredible library okay I guess there's maybe two reasons but enough with the hands-on enough with the first impressions this right here is the definitive look at the switch light and by the end of this video you'll know whether this one or the original switch is right for you the thing about the switch light is well it doesn't really switch it's strictly a portable console so it makes comparing the two pretty simple what it really boils down to is do you want something that's capable of being a home console that answer is definitively No then the light is likely gonna be fine for you the compromises you have to make with it in my opinion don't really make a huge difference and you are getting a few improvements with it over the original switch now those improvements are primarily the overall mobility of this thing it's just an easier device to take on the go it's really light it's not as bulky as the original and it just feels more like a portable console more like a 3ds or a Vita for me if I was only playing on my commute this is the one I would go for overall also I think the buttons just feel better they have a really satisfying feel to them as opposed to the click enos of the original switch and that's without even mentioning this really kick-ass d-pad which is straight up way better than those four directional buttons it's undeniable the switch light feels just so good to hold it's got this really slick matted plastic covering and my hands really wrap around it really well during my first impressions with it I got worried that it might start to feel a little uncomfortable after a while but I'm pretty sure that's something I would just get used to over time the battery life on the light is going to give you better performance than the original but not more than those updated switches that are out there now so if you're looking to the light for better battery performance that's not really a thing anymore now if you go with the switch light over the original switch you're giving up a few quality of life features like a kickstand auto screen brightness adjustment and of course the ability to dock it and play it on a TV you can still connect wireless controllers to this thing and play crowded around a screen the way Nintendo at first pitched it but let's be honest huddling around the screen is not the best on the original switch so with this tinier 5.5 inch screen it's gonna be even tougher now like I mentioned you're obviously giving up the ability to dock this and play it on a TV but you're also seeing two by two removable joi con controllers and using it with Nintendo lab oh there's probably a way to make it work with that new ring con and ring fit adventure they just announced but that's likely going to involve you needing to buy separate left and right joi con controllers and playing the entire thing using this as a monitor which does not sound great speaking of which there are a few games that don't really support handheld mode at all so you'll actually need to get separate controllers anyway if you want to play games like Super Mario Party one too switch just dance and a few other titles there's also no vibration onboard with the switch light but let's be honest I don't think you're going to miss it now the only detail that really stands out here when I go from playing the light to the larger switch right here is the screen size it's only a difference of about 0.7 inches but I gotta say you really notice it that contrast in size might also make tapping on the screen a bit more imprecise but of course that's not a deal-breaker now when it's all said and done if this is going to be your first switch you're really just deciding whether or not you're willing to give up the option of docking it and playing it on a screen keep in mind that the larger switch can have better performance and resolution up to 1080p when it's docked and played on a TV so you're giving that up as well now for the hundred dollars more you'll pay for the larger switch it might be worth it to have that flexibility but if you're only playing on the go and you just want the cheapest way to get access to that sweet sweet switch library switch light it's a no-brainer hey so let me know what you think how do you feel about the switch light but more importantly what do you think they're gonna do for the updated original size switch I really want a bigger screen better battery life maybe better performance let me know in the comment section belowso let's be honest the only reason to get a switch light is if you don't care about having a home console or if you just want the cheapest access to the switches incredible library okay I guess there's maybe two reasons but enough with the hands-on enough with the first impressions this right here is the definitive look at the switch light and by the end of this video you'll know whether this one or the original switch is right for you the thing about the switch light is well it doesn't really switch it's strictly a portable console so it makes comparing the two pretty simple what it really boils down to is do you want something that's capable of being a home console that answer is definitively No then the light is likely gonna be fine for you the compromises you have to make with it in my opinion don't really make a huge difference and you are getting a few improvements with it over the original switch now those improvements are primarily the overall mobility of this thing it's just an easier device to take on the go it's really light it's not as bulky as the original and it just feels more like a portable console more like a 3ds or a Vita for me if I was only playing on my commute this is the one I would go for overall also I think the buttons just feel better they have a really satisfying feel to them as opposed to the click enos of the original switch and that's without even mentioning this really kick-ass d-pad which is straight up way better than those four directional buttons it's undeniable the switch light feels just so good to hold it's got this really slick matted plastic covering and my hands really wrap around it really well during my first impressions with it I got worried that it might start to feel a little uncomfortable after a while but I'm pretty sure that's something I would just get used to over time the battery life on the light is going to give you better performance than the original but not more than those updated switches that are out there now so if you're looking to the light for better battery performance that's not really a thing anymore now if you go with the switch light over the original switch you're giving up a few quality of life features like a kickstand auto screen brightness adjustment and of course the ability to dock it and play it on a TV you can still connect wireless controllers to this thing and play crowded around a screen the way Nintendo at first pitched it but let's be honest huddling around the screen is not the best on the original switch so with this tinier 5.5 inch screen it's gonna be even tougher now like I mentioned you're obviously giving up the ability to dock this and play it on a TV but you're also seeing two by two removable joi con controllers and using it with Nintendo lab oh there's probably a way to make it work with that new ring con and ring fit adventure they just announced but that's likely going to involve you needing to buy separate left and right joi con controllers and playing the entire thing using this as a monitor which does not sound great speaking of which there are a few games that don't really support handheld mode at all so you'll actually need to get separate controllers anyway if you want to play games like Super Mario Party one too switch just dance and a few other titles there's also no vibration onboard with the switch light but let's be honest I don't think you're going to miss it now the only detail that really stands out here when I go from playing the light to the larger switch right here is the screen size it's only a difference of about 0.7 inches but I gotta say you really notice it that contrast in size might also make tapping on the screen a bit more imprecise but of course that's not a deal-breaker now when it's all said and done if this is going to be your first switch you're really just deciding whether or not you're willing to give up the option of docking it and playing it on a screen keep in mind that the larger switch can have better performance and resolution up to 1080p when it's docked and played on a TV so you're giving that up as well now for the hundred dollars more you'll pay for the larger switch it might be worth it to have that flexibility but if you're only playing on the go and you just want the cheapest way to get access to that sweet sweet switch library switch light it's a no-brainer hey so let me know what you think how do you feel about the switch light but more importantly what do you think they're gonna do for the updated original size switch I really want a bigger screen better battery life maybe better performance let me know in the comment section belowso let's be honest the only reason to get a switch light is if you don't care about having a home console or if you just want the cheapest access to the switches incredible library okay I guess there's maybe two reasons but enough with the hands-on enough with the first impressions this right here is the definitive look at the switch light and by the end of this video you'll know whether this one or the original switch is right for you the thing about the switch light is well it doesn't really switch it's strictly a portable console so it makes comparing the two pretty simple what it really boils down to is do you want something that's capable of being a home console that answer is definitively No then the light is likely gonna be fine for you the compromises you have to make with it in my opinion don't really make a huge difference and you are getting a few improvements with it over the original switch now those improvements are primarily the overall mobility of this thing it's just an easier device to take on the go it's really light it's not as bulky as the original and it just feels more like a portable console more like a 3ds or a Vita for me if I was only playing on my commute this is the one I would go for overall also I think the buttons just feel better they have a really satisfying feel to them as opposed to the click enos of the original switch and that's without even mentioning this really kick-ass d-pad which is straight up way better than those four directional buttons it's undeniable the switch light feels just so good to hold it's got this really slick matted plastic covering and my hands really wrap around it really well during my first impressions with it I got worried that it might start to feel a little uncomfortable after a while but I'm pretty sure that's something I would just get used to over time the battery life on the light is going to give you better performance than the original but not more than those updated switches that are out there now so if you're looking to the light for better battery performance that's not really a thing anymore now if you go with the switch light over the original switch you're giving up a few quality of life features like a kickstand auto screen brightness adjustment and of course the ability to dock it and play it on a TV you can still connect wireless controllers to this thing and play crowded around a screen the way Nintendo at first pitched it but let's be honest huddling around the screen is not the best on the original switch so with this tinier 5.5 inch screen it's gonna be even tougher now like I mentioned you're obviously giving up the ability to dock this and play it on a TV but you're also seeing two by two removable joi con controllers and using it with Nintendo lab oh there's probably a way to make it work with that new ring con and ring fit adventure they just announced but that's likely going to involve you needing to buy separate left and right joi con controllers and playing the entire thing using this as a monitor which does not sound great speaking of which there are a few games that don't really support handheld mode at all so you'll actually need to get separate controllers anyway if you want to play games like Super Mario Party one too switch just dance and a few other titles there's also no vibration onboard with the switch light but let's be honest I don't think you're going to miss it now the only detail that really stands out here when I go from playing the light to the larger switch right here is the screen size it's only a difference of about 0.7 inches but I gotta say you really notice it that contrast in size might also make tapping on the screen a bit more imprecise but of course that's not a deal-breaker now when it's all said and done if this is going to be your first switch you're really just deciding whether or not you're willing to give up the option of docking it and playing it on a screen keep in mind that the larger switch can have better performance and resolution up to 1080p when it's docked and played on a TV so you're giving that up as well now for the hundred dollars more you'll pay for the larger switch it might be worth it to have that flexibility but if you're only playing on the go and you just want the cheapest way to get access to that sweet sweet switch library switch light it's a no-brainer hey so let me know what you think how do you feel about the switch light but more importantly what do you think they're gonna do for the updated original size switch I really want a bigger screen better battery life maybe better performance let me know in the comment section below\n"