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.
780100411
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: 2017-03-01, Author: Mike , review by: bgr.com
Abstract: Nintendo set a low bar with the Wii U. All the Switch needed to be was competent to meet our expectations, but something clearly changed behind the scenes at Nintendo after the disastrous life cycle of the follow-up to the Wii. The Switch isn't just compe...
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Published: 2017-03-01, Author: Radu , review by: tablet-news.com
Abstract: The reviews for the Nintendo Switch console are starting to pour in and we've decided to do a roundup of the most important ones. The general opinion seems to be positive, although some small caveats were mentioned here and there. Words like “potential” a...
Published: 2017-03-01, Author: Radu , review by: tablet-news.com
Abstract: The reviews for the Nintendo Switch console are starting to pour in and we've decided to do a roundup of the most important ones. The general opinion seems to be positive, although some small caveats were mentioned here and there. Words like “potential” a...
Published: 2017-03-01, Author: Ben , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: Releasing worldwide March 3, the Nintendo Switch ($300) is more than just a new video game console: It's a day of reckoning — or a moment of clarity — for arguably the most important company in the history of video games.The purveyor of legendary franchis...
The Nintendo Switch is an experimental game console from a company with a storied history of making experimental game consoles. Whether it will go down as one of Nintendo's successes or failures remains to be seen.Big picture: I fundamentally like usi...
Abstract: Nintendo's Switch is upon us! The company that loves to try new things is doing exactly that. It's providing us with a console that actually is also a handheld. It can be played in three different ways, as an actual docked system hooked up to your TV, a p...
Published: 2017-03-01, Author: Dave , review by: wccftech.com
Unique JoyCon features such as HD Rumble, Good home console, amazing portable console, Nice design aesthetic
Limited internal storage, No packaged game
A masterclass in software and handware design collide in this portable gaming masterpiece - though time will tell if it can punch up to the big boys of console gaming...
Innovative hardware, Being able to play your games anywhere is unique, A huge step up from the Wii U
So-so battery life, Screen doesn't work well outside, Still waiting on more features, Expensive accessories
The Switch fixes all of the mistakes of the Wii U and doubles-down on that system's best feature. But there are still plenty of issues and unanswered questions that leave us worried.HardwareNo doubt about it, the Switch is unlike any system we've seen bef...
Published: 2017-02-23, Author: Jacob , review by: bgr.com
Abstract: You know that feeling you have when you wake up from a nightmare? It's all dread and confusion at first, but within seconds those emotions melt away and relief takes their place. The monster wasn't real — it was all in your head. That's kind of how I feel...
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Published: 2017-02-23, Author: Jeff , review by: venturebeat.com
Abstract: I've had the Nintendo Switch for a few days now, and my early impression goes something like this: Zelda Zelda Zelda Zelda.But beyond the Switch's major launch game, I've found that every impressive feature of the Switch comes with its own shortcomings. E...
