1. You play mostly handheld



Let's face it, most Switch players play their units handheld, and for good reason. Being able to play anywhere and anytime is the Switch's main selling point and docking it doesn't really give you a lot of benefits (aside from playing on a larger screen, which is almost necessary when playing games like Mario Kart with four players). So if you're anything like us and play the Switch (or imagine playing it) handheld 90 percent of the time, then this is for you.



2. It's cheaper




The Switch Lite will retail for only $199 (approx. Php 10,188.80)—a full $100 cheaper than the regular Switch. That's a pretty significant price difference and just might be enough for non-Switch users to make the jump. That $100 you save is already at least two good games on the eShop so this is great news for people on a budget.



3. Better battery life




Nintendo says that the Switch Lite, aside from being smaller, will have better battery life. Of course, this comes at the expense of losing things like rumble functionality, but think of it as losing luxury for more of what's necessary. It's not a huge jump from the original but even a 30-minute increase in playtime is sometimes just what you need when trying to beat that stupid monster on Breath of the Wild.



4. The return of the D-pad




We understand the design choice Nintendo had to make when they built the Joy-Cons. Both controllers had to have the exact layout to allow for the two player set up. But that also meant having to remove the directional pad from the left Joy-Con. But with the Lite not having removable Joy-Cons, the D-Pad is a very welcome addition.



5. It has cool colors




If you're one of the people who just randomly wants a yellow, turquoise, or gray gaming device, then you're in luck because the Switch Lite comes in exactly those colors. Seriously though, a Nintendo device is supposed to look fun and the Lite fits that description exactly. It's also going to feel sturdier than the original Switch because you don't have the Joy-Con joints anymore, which tend to feel a bit loose after using it a lot.