The Liberty Ledger OCTOBER 2019 I S S U E 1 7 Nintendo Switch Lite By: Jayson McArdle I have been eagerly waiting for the Nintendo Switch Lite release since it was revealed during the summer. I have had it since September 20th now, and believe I have had enough time with it to write a review. I do NOT have a normal Switch, which is one of the main reasons I bought the Lite. To get it out of the way, yes, technically it has less function and could be considered a Design Flaws cheaper “downgrade”, but is it really? To not dive too far into the subject I simply believe the state- As much as I adore ment above is very counterintuitive. My opinions the color scheme of and the facts will be showcased throughout my the Lite, I also think honest and factual review of the Lite. it could become a problem. I am spe- Major Differences cifically worried The Lite has many differences from the normal about the buttons. Switch, some that go unappreciated, and some They are white, and that may be a deal breaker. Aesthetically, the as you may know, bezel is very nice, and the screen is top quality. white stains easily. Also, I can already see a dirt build up in the In fact, it has the same screen as the Switch V2, indentation of the letters. I really like the bezel, just smaller. Even though it is smaller, it has but it is way too large. The D-pad is very close denser pixels, making it visually the best way to play handheld. The actual material is very differ- to the bezel, so I find myself touching it when using the D-pad. The D-pad itself is also very ent from the normal Switch. It has a bit more of a “grab” to my hands, which helps contribute to the “loose”, and it doesn't really fit the indentation in the handheld. You can see it doesn't stay smaller, more crisp form factor. One change I find still, or really fit right into the indentation made, underappreciated are the buttons. The X,A,B, which can become very irritating, and the but- and Y buttons have had a very welcome refresh. The normal Switch buttons are very clicky, which tons can cause a buildup of dust and dirt. Of is something I hated, but the Lite buttons are course I couldn't forget about Joy Con drift. I more mushy, like the XBox controller buttons, or am truly sad to say that it seems “Joy Con drift” will affect the analog sticks of the Switch exactly like the pro controller buttons because Lite. The well known lawsuit against Nintendo they are internally the same. The BIG change for the drift has now branched out to include that the Switch Lite brings is the wonderful, glori- ous, magnificent, D-pad. Nintendo is well known the Switch Lite. to make great D-pad’s, and they definitely did this Should YOU buy it? time. I enjoyed playing NES games with it, and even some Mario Maker 2. It is more on the small I will make it clear, the Lite is for people who side, but it is very crisp and controllable. Most of want a better on the-go experience, a cheaper these changes are welcomed with open arms. solution, or want to make their normal Switch a The Liberty Ledger Nintendo Switch Lite ...Continued By: Jayson McArdle home console only. To me the Lite is all around Conclusion just better for portable play, which it should be Overall, If the Lite has an appeal to you, GET considering it is not dockable. When you think IT! I truly believe it is the best iteration of the about the fact that it is the same as the Switch Switch for portable play, and it may even be the V2, just smaller, non dockable, and 1 player only, best portable hand held ever! All the changes it's a pretty good deal. I don't really care about to the Switch to make this iteration were all for playing on my TV, because the Lite is technically the bettering of the experience of portable play. my secondary console, and I don't really want to I still find myself playing it in bed because it is play with other people as weird as it sounds. truly enjoyable. If you are worried about the When I would see people with Switches, I would size, don't be. I was paranoid that it would be ask to play, but with a Lite, those “annoying” peo- too small for my hands, but I think it is fine. ple cant keep asking to play with you. The main There are already hundreds of unnecessary argument to diss the Switch Lite is from the peo- and useful accessories you can get online, or ple who say, “I already have a Switch, so why at GameStop. I have the yellow model, which I should I buy this downgrade?” You shouldn't is definitely think looks dazzling. The best way to what I would say to these people because it isn't describe it is that its a minion yellow. I have made for you. The only way I see someone with played Mario Maker 2 and Odyssey on my Lite, a normal Switch getting a Lite is that they use it which both look great, along with the NES and only on the go, or they just get rid of their Switch Super NES games that you get with the $20 (if you go to Game Stop you can get $200 for Nintendo Online subscription. So hear me out, your switch, exactly enough for a Lite). In the end if you think that the Lite might be good for you, it comes down to your preferences, what you get it! want and need. Liberty’s PTA Car Wash By: Dorinda Destine On Sat. 14, 2019, the PTA held a car wash at Liberty Middle School as a fundraiser. Students made signs and held them up to welcome in cars. We had lots of helpers come by to wash the cars. We washed about 25 cars and raised over $250. Thanks to all the people who donat- ed to the car wash. The Liberty Ledger Monday Horror—Amber Alert By: Olivia Camacho It only takes one-day to While change lives. On Septem- this ber 16, 2019, the Alvarez news is family of Bridgeton, NJ, ex- terrify- perienced the terror that ing for would come from a movie. any- Five-year-old named Dulce one, Maria Alvarez, as of Octo- there is ber 28 is still missing. Offi- a way cials are releasing more in- you can stay safe during a horrible situation formation every few weeks. should you come across one: It all started when Noema Alvarez, the moth- NEVER accept a ride from a stranger. No mat- er, was sitting in her car just a few feet away ter what! I know every kid has heard this be- from the swings where Dulce was. She was fore, but this information is imperative. It playing with her little brother when a man took doesn’t matter if the person claims to be your her and drove off. When her brother came guardian’s friend, you do not accept the ride back without his sister, that’s when the moth- until you check with your guardians to see if er started to get nervous, which slowly pro- what they are saying is true. If the driver gets gressed into panic and desperation. out of the car and looks as though they are go- ing to force you in their car without them show- ing you any proof that they are who they claim The man was described as to be, you run. Run as far as you can and if wearing a black shirt and you are nearby the school, head in that direc- red pants with orange tion. If not, try to find a different way. In both sneakers, along with a thin cases, while you run you should yell “Help!” or build, acne and no facial “Fire!”, whichever gets people’s attention first. hair. Authorities have re- You keep on running and yelling and try to pull leased a sketch of the man up your guardian’s phone number or a trusted and the FBI is promising a adult. If the person is chasing you and is pull- $5,000 reward ing out a weapon, call 911 immediately. just for information on where her whereabouts maybe and a $52,000 reward if she’s found. There have been many searches for her with All in all, though this is an unbearable tragedy helicopters, K-9’s, police, the FBI and even for the family and those who are involved, it’s undersea divers scouring a near-by pond for important to take this as a little lesson and to anything at all, but nothing came up. remind us that even though we are getting big- ger, outside and online safety is something that we still need to bear in mind. Thursday, November 21st Wear Purple to show the world that we are in it together to make progress in the fight against pancreatic cancer. The Liberty Ledger By: Nathaniel Thomas MINECON LIVE you a 10 player realm with all of the skins, worlds, resource packs and mash-ups in Mar- ketplace. Realms Plus has a free 30 day trial for new players.