On a brighter note, playing Mario Maker 2 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe actually felt more comfortable than the large switch. The Lite is more ergonomic to hold, and the analog sticks feel less awkward to use since they’re closer together. And, praise be the gaming gods, there’s an actual D-pad, which is particularly helpful for Mario Maker 2‘s 2D platforming. It’s definitely better for quick character movement than an analog stick, and it simply feels great overall. The D-pad brings back memories of spending hours with all of Nintendo’s classic hardware.