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The humble Nintendo Switch Lite has a comfy place in the pockets of many a budget gamer.

There are some caveats to that low price point.

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If couch co-op multiplayer isn’t your thing, you’ll be good to go here.

However, there are benefits to opting for the Lite.

This is a slimmer console overall, making it easier to transport and play on the go.

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