Well, not literally stolen, obviously. But it kind of feels that way.
I managed to buy a second-hand Nintendo Switch Lite for a ridiculously good price. Seriously, the price was lower than whatever number just popped into your head.
What Are You Even Doing With A Switch Lite In 2025?
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been out for a few months, so why would I buy an older model now?
The price is a big part of it, of course, but it is not the only reason. The Lite is the smaller sibling of the original Switch, and its whole thing is being easy to hold. It is smaller and much lighter than the regular Switch, which makes it perfect for gaming on the couch while Maaike is binging the newest season of Married at First Sight.
The Lite may be the smaller one, but it still plays thousands of Switch games without any trouble. The smaller screen makes it a little less ideal for games like Breath of the Wild, at least for me, but most Pokemon games are perfect on it.
But the real reason I bought it?
Hollow Knight!
Late To The Party
I am basically always late to the party when it comes to playing the latest games. Last year, for example, I finally finished Red Dead Redemption 2 for the first time, six years after it came out.
And now, while the whole world and its mother is playing Hollow Knight: Silksong, I am taking my first steps into the original.
I had seen the title come up many times, of course. For a lot of people, Hollow Knight belongs on the list of the best games ever made. But for some reason, nothing ever really made me want to try it.
Until now.
I have no idea why I am only picking up Hollow Knight now, but I just spent my first minutes in its world and, honestly, I should have done this sooner. Visually it looks fantastic, and the gameplay feels smooth and fun.
So yes, maybe I stole a Switch.
But they will never find me, because I am already elbow-deep in the world of Hollow Knight.