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March 2017
(78%)
411 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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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: 2017-01-13, Author: Sam , review by: theguardian.com
Abstract: Japanese gaming company Nintendo has unveiled its new Nintendo Switch console at a presentation in Tokyo.The device, a hybrid that can be used both handheld and with a TV when in a dock, will go on sale on 3 March priced $299.99 in the US and £279.99 in t...
Published: 2017-01-13, Author: Robert , review by: stuff.tv
Brilliant as both a home console and a portable, Joy-Cons are genius, Zelda ensures a strong launch line-up
Third-party games aren't certain in the long run, Online service is an unknown, Hidden costs of ownership add up
Embedded video From what we've seen so far of the Nintendo Switch, it's a good console. It feels great in your hands, has a fab screen and should last the length of your daily commute. What it needs now is games, and not just ones Wii U owners have seen...
Published: 2017-01-12, Author: Keith , review by: theguardian.com
Abstract: In 2013, Nintendo opened a new research and development facility in its home town of Kyoto, Japan. Usually, a consumer technology manufacturer opening a new office wouldn't be news, but this was different: the $350m building would house both the company's...
Published: 2016-10-21, Author: Kate , review by: theguardian.com
Abstract: Nintendo's next console looks like it may just be the Nintendo console we've all been waiting for – at least since the Wii U was consigned to being the dustiest thing on our shelves. Eccentric, interesting, boasting widespread industry support and with a...
Published: 2021-11-09, Author: Chris , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: Console and system lifecycles are an interesting case study. I mean, it's really hard to beat the likes of the PS2, which clawed its way through the industry and survived in many countries well into the launch of the PS3. But Nintendo occasionally is up t...
Published: 2021-09-15, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Attractive, innovative design, Excellent game library, Solid build quality, Joy-Cons feel comfortable to use in multiple configurations
Short battery life, Online service needs work, Flimsy kickstand
The Nintendo Switch works as both a home game console and a handheld, offering access to a remarkably strong library of excellent games on your TV at home or in your hands on the go...
A handheld console and home console in one, Games tend to favor style over graphics, Has an affordable variant
(and Joy Con Grip) take time getting used to, unlike the PS4 Pro controller—especially if you have big hands; otherwise playing games isn't an issue. The console has three modes: Big Screen, handheld, and tabletop mode. Slide the game console onto the doc
Once you get used to the controllers, the Nintendo Switch Gaming Console really opens up to you. It's then you'll truly enjoy the colorful games it has to offer, whether you're being a potato at home or on the bus and have some free time. And having a che...
Hybrid design - functions as handheld and home console, Excellent exclusive games
Third-party support still lacking, Bare-bones online service, Least powerful console on the market
Nintendo have done it again. Just when their competitors start to take the lead, Nintendo has changed the game and stormed back to the front of the pack. The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid consolehandheld with a stunning library of exclusive titles. Sadly, p...
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Published: 2019-11-28, Author: Richard , review by: tomsguide.com
Three play modes make it convenient to use wherever, Excellent variety of available games, Smartly designed controls
Graphics are worse than rivals' offerings, Online membership features are inconsistent across games, Battery life of original model is short
The Nintendo Switch had a very strong start back in 2017 and has only grown stronger since then. More and more non-Nintendo developers are flocking to have their games appear on the platform, and Nintendo has addressed many criticisms of the launch-day co...
