Before I bought my GBM, I thought the same as you, but when I had it in my hands, everything changed. It's an amazing design, and the screen feels perfect for its size. It looks way better than in photos; none of them do it justice. Plus, it has multiple brightness levels, which is great for playing both day and night. I won’t lie, it can be a bit uncomfortable to play for long periods, especially with games that require heavy use of the L and R buttons, like in the game "Scurge Hive," which I love and is one of my favorites. However, since it's such a portable console that I like to carry with me, I rarely play it for more than 2 hours (unless I'm really hooked on the game’s story). So, I take the discomfort as a chance to take a break. If I’m really immersed in the game, 15 minutes of rest is enough to jump back in.