What are your reasons for buying a Switch Lite having an og one?

[lunanto]

Do you posses an original Nintendo Switch and you have bought a Lite model? If so, what are your reasons for this? There are indeed pros and cons with this system, especially when comparing it with the original mode, so I think its going to be interesting reading the reasons here.

I have been watching unboxing videos and the thing looks little and beautiful, so answers like "because I want to" are totally ok. I may be falling for it in the future... That tourquoise unit is lit.

 

[MarcelRguez]

It's more portable and easier to handle overall, which makes it worth it for me. I've been playing some games I haven't touched in some time (Doom 2016, namely) and I'm still impressed by games of that caliber being able to run at all on such a small device.

 

[@TheFriendlyBro]

Although not exactly the same, I do have an OG Switch and picked up the latest revision last week because of the better battery life.

The Lite doesn't seem too appealing to me as of now.

 

[ZevLoveX]

It's more portable and easier to handle overall, which makes it worth it for me. I've been playing some games I haven't touched in some time (Doom 2016, namely) and I'm still impressed by games of that caliber being able to run at all on such a small device.

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Pretty much this and also the yellow ones cute.

 

[AndrewGPK]

I'm buying it for my kids as a cheaper and smaller alternative. I'm keeping the OG switch for me. TV out and rumble in particular are big deals to me. Astral Chain felt more like a TV game; Link's Awakening more like a portable game, so I 'switch' up. Plus, rumble is actually a big deal for me. Someone mentioned DOOM earlier, I played through that portable and I think for games like that rumble is a pretty important feature.


I think the Switch Lite looks nice though and my kids will love it. I would have gotten one for myself if it had that size but with a bigger screen and rumble.

 

[eXistor]

As a kind of replacement for my Vita. I read visual novels almost every night in bed until I fall asleep, but my VN's on Vita are running out and Switch looks to be the perfect replacement. That's really the only reason, I'd never buy one otherwise, but I don't like the idea of taking my regular Switch up to bed every night, too accident-prone.

 

[Trickytoon]

My original will stay on CFW and attached to the TV, the slightly reduced size of the Lite better suits my requirements for when I travel for work, and I'll keep the portable one on official firmware for now just in case. I also seem to have a thing for picking up multiple Nintendo handheld SKUs.

 

[BizzyBum]

I honestly feel like most people who buy a launch Lite when they have an OG just do it because it's something new and it looks cool. lol

They way Nintendo handles multiple systems with one account and cloud saving is not terrible, but it's not ideal either, so it's like people are intentionally causing headaches for themselves by using both with one account. Now, if they had their infrastructure set up like Microsoft with Xbox / PC play anywhere then it would make a lot more sense and I would also buy a Lite probably.

There are a few benefits. $100 less, a little more portable, dpad (but apparently not great), better battery, and colors if that's your thing. If you play the Switch 100% as a portable system then it makes way more sense, but as a complementary system to the OG not so much since the OG is still portable enough with way more features, IMO.

 

[Kitten Mittens]

Games look better on the smaller screen. I found I wasn't playing on the TV much at all because of how unimpressive games looked. Even Ori which looked great on my Lite (albeit tiny) looked kinda blehhh on my TV. I also much prefer the dpad on the Lite to the 4 buttons on the OG joycons and the broken dpad on the Pro controller.

 

[VanWinkle]

I love handheld systems, and Switch was too big, heavy, and cheap feeling for a proper handheld. I also hated its dpad solution. Despite that, I still played it in handheld mode 90% of the time.

Lite is so light, great size, and feels way more solid. Games look better on its sharper screen. My dpad is very good. As soon as I held it, I knew it was the right choice.

 

[What-ok]

My wife and I share the OG. We both enjoy the portability aspects so a dedicated portable version is a no brained.

We made the Lite the primary and OG secondary right away. It's lighter and looks wonderful. The size is comfortable and it's a dull yellow. We might sell the OG and get another Lite or wait for more colors if they decide to release more versions.

 

[Einbroch]

My original started to drift so I might as well.

:^)

 

[mgrimble2]

My wife has been getting into gaming more and with Pokemon right around the corner, it was a no brainer.

She tried BOTW but it was a little too much, then I showed her Link's Awakening and that was way more her speed.

 

[It’s Time To Go]

I wanted one that's easier to carry around/

 

[Dolorean]

I bought one on release day (already have an original). More solid handheld overall (the original a bit too big for my taste) and improves my handheld gaming. It reduces the friction of me bringing it with me.

 

[F34R]

Because I can't control my spending, and I don't have any impulse control. /shrugs

 

[Scheris]

I have smaller hands than most, and the OG Switch hurt to hold for long periods.

 

[BarryFishFinger]

Don't have a Lite yet, but when I do (and I will get one, hopefully soon) here are my reasons for choosing one over an original Switch:

1) I don't care about docking it to a TV. The appeal of the switch to me is the handheld mode, that's what I want to play. I want to play Doom 3 or Zelda or Darkwood or Mudrunner or whatever in bed, on the toilet, on the train, during my lunch break at work - basically like I used to do with my PSP and my DS and 3DS. I have zero interest in playing switch games on a big screen.

B) I don't care about local multiplayer or undocking joycons and playing stuff with a friend.

4) £100 cheaper is quite a draw for me. I've never quite been able to justify the £280 plus games for one, but for example, £219 for a Lite with Links Awakening? That's almost impulse buy territory.

The End.

 

[AppleKid]

The only way I would buy one was if it were smaller. Love the way it looks but it's not different enough in size from the OG to make me want to play it on the go, which would be my only way of justifying the purchase

 

[Deleted member 49166]

I have both the V2 and the lite.
In essence the Switch is perfect for TV/Family sessions, the lite for on the road.
That's said, I travel with the lite and the Switch. Lite on the train, Switch hooked up to the hotel room's screen accompanied with the SF30 Pro.

 

[jonathanp]

I want one since it's more portable. I also figure that the size might make it more comfortable somehow?

I have the OG with a Satisfye grip, but looking at getting those Hori Split Pro Joycon. I'd rather not have to take a bunch of accessories with on my commute just to get some Smash in.

 

[kotowaru]

It feels waaay better and I love handhelds. I still have my OG Switch for the TV but I've pretty much decided that the Lite is my main squeeze from now on.

 

[minimalism]

I did it because I wanted it. No other reason. Now I have two switches and don't know what to do with them. No regrets though.

 

[lupinko]

I'm buying the Pokémon Lite and I have a regular Switch (last revision before the one with the updated battery). I need a second one mainly because of Pokémon.

 

[Comic Obsessed]

Having a lighter model.

Also, it looks neat.

 

[Hucast]

If I do it will be to use it as my handheld version while the switch will always stay docked. Seems a lot more comfortable

 

[Nano-Nandy]

I'm just a big fan of portables. Loved the size; went with gray.

 

[Nickerous]

I haven't bought a lite yet, but once the inevitable Zelda edition or Animal Crossing edition hits, I may have to get one.

 

[BigHatPaul]

Because I can't control my spending, and I don't have any impulse control. /shrugs

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If I were to buy one, this is exactly why.

 

[Deleted member 11008]

basically like I used to do with my PSP and my DS and 3DS. I have zero interest in playing switch games on a big screen.

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I need to say, it's not the 100% the same as PSP and DS/3DS. You can connect controllers to the Switch :)

 

[LegendofLex]

I haven't bought a Lite (and don't intend to; I'll opt for the refreshed Switch OG w/ better battery life), but if I did, it would be for two reasons:

1) A limited edition Zelda variant is available
2) I want the built-in D-pad for handheld mode

I'd still probably keep my home Switch though for docked mode.

 

[Bend]

I bought a turquoise one, haven't even turned it on yet, but I love portables and this looks like a really nice one. I'll probably end up using it mostly for indies and quick play type games and replace the 3DS I take to work

 

[Deleted member 11626]

I wanted to, and hanging kids that are old enough to game (and want to game on my regular model) made it a no-brainer. I have one of the dpad defect models that I plan on returning soon. Might grab a different color too. Gray is nice, but the other two are as well

 

[MercuryLS]

I don't love playing the switch in handheld mode, too bulky, heavy and feels clunky with the detachable joycons. I want something that is smaller and more portable for playing in the bed and on trips. My regular switch will be docked in the living room for multiplayer and for things like ringfit adventure.

 

[Ctrl Alt Del]

I don't know... the joycon drifts in such a unique way...

 

[Violet]

 

[The Riot Inside]

My two year old managed to grab a wire from the dock and pull the whole thing down, gouging the digitizer in the process. I only used the dock to charge it and played mostly in handheld so I used the as an excuse to trade it into gamestop for the lite model. As a bonus, it is easier to handle, screen dpi is better and I won the d-pad lottery.

 

[Leo-Tyrant]

Do you posses an original Nintendo Switch and you have bought a Lite model? If so, what are your reasons for this? There are indeed pros and cons with this system, especially when comparing it with the original mode, so I think its going to be interesting reading the reasons here.

I have been watching unboxing videos and the thing looks little and beautiful, so answers like "because I want to" are totally ok. I may be falling for it in the future... That tourquoise unit is lit.

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• Higher PPI, it makes a difference in some lower res games or heavily post processed ones (Astral Chain, Xenoblade, etc.)
• How solid it feels on your hands, compared to the joycons rails rattling a bit, etc.
• Yellow color
  

 

[Ryuun]

I have the pokemon one preordered. Those of you who have both, how does the lite feel to hold/play vs the og model? Does it feel "lite" enough to be comfortable? I found og switch to feel heavy after playing it for a while.

 

[Thera]

It's more portable and easier to handle overall

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I bought one to my GF, 100% this. The lite is really light (not intended) and the weight is really well balanced. Really comfortable too play on it.
The only one little thing is the right joystick is too close to buttons.

 

[The Albatross]

I was leaning towards it... THought about having one that I normally play out of the house (one that I wouldn't care if I left at work or in the car, etc) , one that I normally play in the house but learned about how Nintendo's license logic works, 'primary' console stuff, and just decided it's not worth the hassle along with the added cost. Decided just to wait if my primary Switch ever craps the bed, then I'll buy a new one and it'll be a Lite.

 

[HoodedSoldier]

Just to have a second one around the apartment. Certain games my gf will just play until she is finished so I can't use it. She also travels a lot and wanted her to have one to take with her.

 

[AustinJ]

Lack of impulse control and a surplus of GameStop credit.

 

[Mexen]

Wrong thread but I want the new Switch with better battery for portable mode. The Lite just isn't for me right now. My OG Switch can stay docked, I almost never undock it anyway. Still thinking about it.

 

[VanWinkle]

Don't have a Lite yet, but when I do (and I will get one, hopefully soon) here are my reasons for choosing one over an original Switch:

1) I don't care about docking it to a TV. The appeal of the switch to me is the handheld mode, that's what I want to play. I want to play Doom 3 or Zelda or Darkwood or Mudrunner or whatever in bed, on the toilet, on the train, during my lunch break at work - basically like I used to do with my PSP and my DS and 3DS. I have zero interest in playing switch games on a big screen.

B) I don't care about local multiplayer or undocking joycons and playing stuff with a friend.

4) £100 cheaper is quite a draw for me. I've never quite been able to justify the £280 plus games for one, but for example, £219 for a Lite with Links Awakening? That's almost impulse buy territory.

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The thread is not asking about why people choose a Lite over a regular. It's asking why go with a Lite if you already have a regular Switch.

 

[BarryFishFinger]

The thread is not asking about why people choose a Lite over a regular. It's asking why go with a Lite if you already have a regular Switch.

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Yeah I know, I misread the OP. Oh well.

 

[Qdor04]

The Switch Lite is my weekday car. Gets thrown in my backpack with some digital games loaded up and whatever I'm actively playing inside its case. Only have to charge it every 3 days or so if the play usage keeps up as is.
My Switch stays home and is used around the house. It now rests in my dock as opposed to on my end table, and I've been using it more for TV play then ever before.
They each fill a a more specific role for me now as I most only play Switch.

 

[NinjaHound]

I am really thinking about trading in my OG switch for a lite. The only games I would ever play docked would be marquee 1st party releases and there's none coming soon that would make me want to experience them on the big screen.

To those that have swapped or have both, is the Lite a much better experience undocked?

 

[eazyweazy3]

I am really thinking about trading in my OG switch for a lite. The only games I would ever play docked would be marquee 1st party releases and there's none coming soon that would make me want to experience them on the big screen.

To those that have swapped or have both, is the Lite a much better experience undocked?

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The Lite is great. I never played the regular Switch docked, I only used it in handheld which I believe puts me in the minority and am loving the Lite for what it is.

It feels solid, looks great and functions well for what it is. Haven't ran into any d-pad or drift issues but I'm not worried about that for the time being and I don't play as often as others might. I sold my OG for $265 and bought the Lite so it was a no brainer for me.