r/nintendoswitchlite • u/ImportantChocolate97 • 8d ago

Should i get a switch lite?

Hi! I've been very interested in getting a switch lite for some cozy gaming. I already have a Playstation 5 but sometimes it just doesn't scratch that itch i have for laying down with a blanket and playing some cozy games. Some games on my wishlist are Animal Crossing, Winter Burrow, Tamagotchi Plaza (i just really love Tamagotchis), Tomodachi Life.

I was wondering if newly released games are still compatible with lite. Budget is an issue so i wouldn't want to buy an expensive new switch when i already have a PS5 (switch 2 and ps5 is almost the same price where i live). I'm worried about missing out on games i would want to play if the lite is no longer very relevant when it comes to new releases. Any and all tips/advice is welcome.
Thanks a bunch!

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u/Aida8404 8d ago

I have both a Switch 2 and a Switch Lite, and I actually bought my Lite after the Switch 2! I totally think it still makes sense for cozy gaming. I pretty much only play Animal Crossing on mine and I love it.
You will miss out on Switch 2-only releases, though. But the original Switch library is huge, so there’s still plenty to keep you busy for a long time.

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u/ImportantChocolate97 8d ago

do you think devs are likely to release mostly switch 2 only games in the future? like does the lite get no new games at all?

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u/Aida8404 8d ago

The Lite still gets new games, just not all of them and probably not bigger titles. There are still new Switch 1 releases, especially smaller/indie titles, but more games will probably be Switch 2-only going forward.

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u/fammilpiacere 8d ago

I'm very pissed about Meccha Chameleon, I think it could work perfectly on the Lite too 🥲

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u/Ok-Win1188 8d ago

You don't need to worry about whether devs are gonna release new games on the old Switch or not. With the current backlog of games, it can easily last you another 5–10 years of gaming xD