I would love to know how anyone can find more than 5 hours a day away from home/accommodation to play games in, and if anyone does then I presume your commute is hell.
Why does it have to be five hours without access to a power outlet in a single day?
Maybe you forget to charge it at night? It's not exactly going to be a top priority for most people unlike something essential like a phone. Especially if you aren't playing it every day. Or let's say I play it on the couch while watching football. After the game I set it on the table. The next day, I grab it on my way out. Oops, low battery. Not the end of the world, but surely everyone can think of circumstances where a short battery life would be an inconvenience. It really doesn't take a lot of imagination, just a willingness to believe that yes, there could be reasons people are apprehensive about the battery life.
I mean, there's a reason why so many people want battery technology to improve, despite the ubiquity of power outlets.
That said, 3-5 hours is perfectly fine to me. If the Switch manages 5-8 hours, I'll be really impressed. I'm doubtful though, so surprise me Nintendo.
