Testseek.co.uk have collected 411 expert reviews of the Nintendo Switch and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nintendo Switch.
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
Abstract: What I love: My favorite thing about the Switch is that it goes where I go. I barely have time to sit in front of my PS4 or Xbox One at home these days, but I've dumped countless hours into Breath of the Wild, Arms and Splatoon 2 on planes, subways and we...
Abstract: I have a PlayStation 4 Pro and an Xbox One S attached to my oversized 65-inch 4K television. I haven't touched either of them since I got my Nintendo Switch.At this point, it seems silly to enumerate all of the reasons why the Switch is great. It's not ju...
Published: 2017-05-02, Author: Paul , review by: hothardware.com
Seamless transition from docked to mobile and vice versa, Zelda is as good as advertised, Lightweight design prevents fatigue from setting in, Bright and vibrant 6.2-inch display, Storage is expandable, Controls are comfortable, Just plain fun
Weak launch lineup outside of Zelda, Wrist-strap needs a redesign, Dated processor from the get-go, Only 32GB of built-in storage
As has been the case for past couple of generations in the home console space, Nintendo went in a different direction than either of its rivals (Sony and Microsoft) with the Switch. Once again, Nintendo's newest console does not engage the competition in...
Abstract: Othello, coming to us from Arc System Works for the Nintendo Switch, feels pretty much at home on this fledgling piece of hardware that's bridging the gap between the home console and portable market. I don't think Othello will be taking the world by stor...
Published: 2017-03-21, Author: Sean , review by: Gamingnexus.com
Abstract: I feel like Nintendo has been lost for a while. The runaway success of the Wii left them complacent—its very success largely bought by a fickle casual crowd that soon moved on to the next hot tech trend. When the Wii U arrived in late 2012, it was already...
Published: 2017-03-20, Author: Eric , review by: slashgear.com
Nintendo's dream of hybrid gaming fully realized, Truly exciting hardware that stands out from the rest, Fairly solid launch lineup, especially with Zelda
Accessories are far too expensive, Online systems still need a lot of work, Launch feels rushed in general
So, where does all of this leave us? I'm a bit torn. I'm a big fan of the Switch hardware itself. As I said in an opinion post I wrote about a week ago, I think this is the coolest thing Nintendo could have done if it's determined to avoid playing the num...
In a way, Nintendo's missteps with both the hardware and software of the Nintendo Switch simplify what could have otherwise been a very complicated question. Wondering whether you should buy the Nintendo Switch? Ask yourself whether playing The Legend of...
Abstract: Nintendo is a company of many landmarks. The NES saved the home gaming industry from near-extinction in the 80s, the Wii was a cultural phenomenon whose accessible approach motivated many to try games for the first time, and the company remains the longes...
Going from home to handheld use is easy and convenient, simple user interface, games are designed to take advantage of the system's strengths, HD Rumble is neat (if a little gimmicky), The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is stellar
Online gameplay is still an unknown, some will find the Joy-Con controllers too small when separated from the console, doesn't include a carrying case, few games available at launch, no support for wireless headphones, Prev3 of 3Next
The most compelling reason to get the Nintendo Switch is to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and that'll continue to be true for a while. While that hopefully won't come to define the Switch, Nintendo has a ways to go to convince everyone els...
