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March 2017
(78%)
411 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(89%)
992 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Innovative design
Premium look and feel
Attractive price point
Incredibly easy to use
Gaming wherever you want
The Joy-Con controllers are packed with tech
Bright and colourful screen
The Nintendo Switch is a versatile hybrid game console that easily pivots between a big-screen TV and on-the-go portable. Its modular Joy-Con controllers are inventive. The entire hardware feels substantial and refined. Breath of the Wild is one of the be
Unique design
Interesting announced titles
Great tablet screen
Brilliant as both a home console and a portable
Joy-Cons are genius
Zelda ensures a strong launch line-up
Joy-Cons are versatile and well-built
Easy to dock
Handheld mode works well
Up to 1080p 60fps graphics
You don't need the pricey accessories
Unique hybrid design
Two controllers included
Bright
Crisp
Colorful screen
Excellent exclusives
Some of the best first-party titles on any console
Use at home or on the go
Handheld portability
Varied selection of games
Excellent local multiplayer options
Hybrid home/portable console
Sharp display
Unique multi-scheme controller
Intuitive design
Great Nintendo games
Zelda
Some very nifty engineering
Generally very good build quality
Screen is bright
Colourful and accurate
Headphone output of good quality
The editors didn't like
Not as powerful as PS4 or Xbox One
Third party support is
Right now
Largely an unknown quantity
Accessories are very expensive
Games cost more than on other platforms
Besides Zelda
There are only a handful of games and no Virtual Console. The screen feels small during tabletop sessions. Joy-Con layout is cramped and crowded
And the left one can have connection issues when wireless
Battery concerns
Online offering
Few confirmed launch day titles
Third-party games aren't certain in the long run
Online service is an unknown
Hidden costs of ownership add up
Only 32GB without microSD card
No game in the box
No media streaming apps at launch
Limited launch line-up
Online functionality a step behind
Far too many parts and accessories
Third-party support lacking
Charging controllers can be fiddly
No media streaming apps in the UK
Less hardcore games line-up than competition
Only 32GB storage without buying a microSD card
Worse graphics than rivals
Poorly optimised online
Poor battery life/storage
Some controller options don't feel good during long gameplay sessions
Third-party developer support is thin
Attached to the Switch Grip quite so much. Somehow the non-offset thumb-stick and button layout seemed worse in this form and it's not ideal in handheld mode. The fairly wide
Published: 2021-04-16, Author: Richard , review by: creativebloq.com
Handheld portability, Varied selection of games, Excellent local multiplayer options
Worse graphics than rivals, Poorly optimised online
The Switch's signature docked/portable modes are perhaps reason enough to buy one. However it also offers Nintendo's best library of games yet, and they're easy to share and play with others, despite its lower specs and confusing online system...
We're impressed with the hardware on offer with the Nintendo Switch - with some occasional frustrations. It's extremely versatile and amazingly powerful for a portable, and that's a unique selling point. It's a slick, attractive device, but is let down by...
Abstract: Over the weekend we got hands-on with the Nintendo Switch, and in our review it's featuring a UK bundle purchased from Tesco. There's a number of bundles available, although this was one we opted for thanks to the good price of £289 on Tesco Direct. It i...
Some of the best first-party titles on any console, Use at home or on the go, Joy-Cons are versatile and well-built, Up to 1080p 60fps graphics, You don't need the pricey accessories
No game in the box, No media streaming apps in the UK, Less hardcore games line-up than competition, Only 32GB storage without buying a microSD card
The Switch is a revolutionary console. It doesn't fade in the face of PS4 or Xbox One, it strides down it own path. For many it'll redefine on-the-go gaming, with top titles like Zelda, Mario and even Skyrim available to play when on the bus, Tube or in a...
Abstract: Yesojo's Ojo projector is a great idea: It's a portable Nintendo Switch ( £3,222.76 at Amazon.co.uk ) dock that lets you project your gameplay on any wall or screen without being tethered to a wall outlet.I've spent a few days playing with a prototype of...
It's a tough choice as the PS4 and Switch are very different, and the decision will depend on your personal preferences: mobile vs home, graphics vs portability, and most importantly, the kinds of games you play.The Switch is slightly more expensive than...
The sticky subject with the Switch is, unfortunately, price. At £280 it's not actually all that much for a brand-new console. Both the PS4 and Xbox One retailed at far higher prices at launch and were arguably nowhere near as versatile. However, in the cu...
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Published: 2017-08-15, Author: Jon , review by: techradar.com
Online functionality a step behind, Far too many parts and accessories, Third-party support lacking, Charging controllers can be fiddly
The Nintendo Switch is probably the most unique console to have ever been released, and it's genuinely phenomenal that it's capable of making console-quality gaming experiences portable...
