[acdcguy]

So I heard that Nintendo is discontinuing all 3DS/DS consoles, leaving the Switch Lite the only exclusively handheld console device. Now I am new to gaming so I have no nostalgic dog in this race, but I do feel for those who may be upset by the news.

What doesn't make sense to me is those who claim that this is the end of hand held games. No it's not. We have the Switch and the Switch Lite. The Switch is essentially a handheld console that you can switch to your television. Hence the name "Switch." And the Switch Lite is essentially a one screen DS with Wii U aesthetics. I know it's a "newer" video game experience compared to the DS, much like how the DS was a "newer" experience to the Game Boy consoles, but they're all functionally similar.

For those who will miss the 3DS family for the games I understand being upset. But I'm sure those older games will be released digitally for the Switch. But understand that it makes sense for Nintendo to focus on functionally similar newer product that's selling like hotcakes compared to the older on-the-go consoles. And anyone that says "this is the end of handheld games" are just fear mongering.