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Nintendo Switch Lite and Games Review

I’ve had my Nintendo Switch for a couple of months now and thought I would give an honest review of the console. I know this is a very niche kind of thing but I hope if you are considering getting one that this review will help you in some way. I’m also going to share some of the games I have bought and played, so hopefully this review will also give out some game recommendations.

I love games consoles I’ve always had them, starting with a Sega, then a PS1, a PS2, the original Nintendo DS lite I think they were called. I had an Xbox, the Wii, the newer version of the Nintendo 2DS and now the Nintendo Switch Lite. For a bit more game chat, check out my previous blog post on the Disney video games I’ve played over the years on these various consoles.

I’ve wanted a Nintendo Switch for ages and I was originally set on buying the big one that goes through the telly. In hindsight this was too expensive and one reason was so me and my boyfriend could play together but realistically I don’t know how much that would actually happen. After months and months of moaning and consideration I bit the bullet and ordered myself an Nintendo Switch Lite in the coral colour from Amazon as this was one of the only places that had it in stock because due to lockdown the Switch has been flying off shelves everywhere. It was also the last one in stock so seemed like a sign that I had to get it.

My first impressions were the size and how it wasn’t too big as well as how light it was to hold whilst playing it. The battery on it is decent but mainly depends on how much you play it, Nintendo say it should last 3-7 hours and takes 3 hours to charge when not being played whilst charging. I normally run the battery as far down as I can then charge it overnight. I bought a clear skin to put on the console so I had better grip and also the console can get a bit hot with continual use so it helps that as well. Additionally, I bought a proper case to put it in to travel and it fits in this case with the skin on. The case is Pokemon themed and is a hard covering with a zip all around and has room for 4 additional games as well as a stand and and cleaning cloth. I will say recently I haven't been playing it as much as I was as life has gotten a lot busier but it's something I can carry around to keep me occupied when out and about.

I have a few games to play, I started with Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu which was the main reason why I wanted a Switch because I love playing Pokemon. With some help from my boyfriend, we have nearly completed this game now, which is apparently the same as Pokemon Yellow for the Gameboy, I didn’t play this one so it was a new experience for me. I really enjoyed it and if you are looking for Pokemon nostalgia I’d highly recommend this game as it also uses the original 150 Pokemon. Obviously, I jumped on the Animal Crossing New Horizons hype and I must say I have started to get a bit bored of this game now. I’m at a bit of a loss of what to do with my island as I have so much space to fill. I do recommend it if you are looking for a game with pure escapism. Another game I’m currently playing and loving is Crash Bandicoot the N sane trilogy, I already have this for PS4 but I love it so much I wanted it for my Switch so I could take it travelling with me and never get bored. If you loved playing old school Crash then you need this game. The second one Cortex Strikes Back is my favourite I think. The last game, I’ve attempted to play on my Switch is Luigi’s Mansion and I honestly I couldn’t get into this game at all, I don’t know why I just struggled with it, unfortunately. I do have two games that I have yet to play however I have played both on PS4 and again love them so much I wanted editions for my Switch and they are Spyro Reignited Trilogy and the LEGO Harry Potter collection. There is only one game I'm highly anticipating for release and that is Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga but unfortunately it doesn't have a release date yet. Another game I'm hoping they bring out for the Switch is Crash Bandicoot: About Time which is being released in October but only on PS4 and Xbox One at the moment.

Overall I think a Switch is a good investment if you love gaming and you want something that is portable and easy to play. If you travel a lot then it’s perfect as it’s easy to carry around with you. I don’t find myself picking it up as much as when I first got it but that’s due to fact that I’m a lot busier at the moment than I was then. I’d suggest doing your research and seeing if it’s right for you and if you are going to get the use out of it.

 

Until next time,

 

Stacey x

 

 

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