I never would have thought I'd feel this way, but I'm more excited for a Let's Go sequel than next gen Pokémon. The QOL improvements + nostalgia appeals to me more than another new 100 Pokémon I won't remember & a tired formula. So I'm all aboard for Let's Go Togepi/Marill plsss!
I don't think I mentioned item usage, just Pokemon. It still doesn't change the fact that if your team is low on health you have to either use items or head back to the Pokemon center. Just because the Pokemon PC doesn't exist in Let's Go, doesn't make the Center itself useless.