My First Handheld Gaming Console

The other day, I actually did something rather out of character. People who know me well often describe me as frugal or cheap. I’ve always been unwilling to spend a lot of money on things I like, and always take the cheapest option. Even when I’m supposed to be treating myself to something nice, I still take the cheaper route. And if I can’t justify a purchase, I simply don’t get it.

However, for once, I actually bought a proper treat for myself.

I bought a Nintendo Switch Lite.

For about €300, I bought myself a Nintendo Switch and Animal Crossing. I didn’t fancy the main That’s a lot of money which I wouldn’t normally spend at all. That being said, I had been saving money to treat myself, and with things still being Covid-y, my other intended treats simply wouldn’t work. Instead, I decided that I’d look at things from a hobby-base view. After all, I play a lot of video games… Actually, no, I don’t play many games, but I do get engrossed in the ones I like.

My brand new Nintendo Switch
My brand new Nintendo Switch

However, all my video games basically tied me to my desk. If I wanted to play a game, I’d either be sitting at my computer or playing Pokemon GO on my phone. A Nintendo Switch would offer me a new perspective, playing games wherever I want.

On top of that, the siblings had been suggesting I get a Switch for ages. They have both been playing Animal Crossing and wanted to invite me too. Which was reasonable. If I didn’t have siblings to play with, I probably wouldn’t have bought the console at all.

Speaking of which, it’s my first handheld console.

Somehow, I’ve never actually owned a handheld, portable console until now. Never had a GameBoy or anything like that. I think the closest I got to a handheld console was that weird Nokia gaming phone which I was persuaded not to buy.

Although, now that I think about it, the Switch is actually the forth video game console I’ve ever owned. We originally had a PlayStation 1, followed up by a PlayStation 2. We didn’t get a new console until years later, when we were gifted a Nintendo Wii. So my Switch is my 4th console ever. Fifth, if you include PCs. Which I don’t, because they’re not designed only for video games.

I only have two games so far.

It’s also not likely to change either, at least for a while. I bought Animal Crossing so I could play with the siblings. However, Nintendo games seem way, way more expensive. I had a look at Pokemon Sword, a game that’s been out for a while, and the shop I was at were charging €60! I thought this might just be because it’s Pokemon. However, as I looked at the shelves of a couple of different shops, the high prices were on pretty much every game. Even in the middle of Cyber Monday (ugh I hate typing that), I saw only one Nintendo Switch for sale. And it still cost €35.

It’s not too bad though. I’ve got two games that will keep me occupied for a while. They are Animal Crossing and… Warframe. Both of which I shall review in later articles.

For now though, I’m just gonna mess around with my new toy, my first handheld console…

Medic

Medic, also known as Arkay, the resident god of death in a local pocket dimension, is the chief editor and main writer of the Daily SPUF, producing most of this site's articles and keeping the website daily.

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