Testseek.com 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
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The editors liked
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
Attractive
Innovative design
Works both as a home game console and a handheld system
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
Unique premise
Seamless transition between TV and tabletop mode and vice versa
Intuitive and fast UI
Excellent game library
Solid build quality
Joy-Cons feel comfortable to use in multiple configurations
Hybrid design - functions as handheld and home console
Excellent exclusive games
Extremely portable
Great for local multiplayer
Relatively low cost
Three play modes make it convenient to use wherever
Excellent variety of available games
Smartly designed controls
Nintendo's dream of hybrid gaming fully realized
Truly exciting hardware that stands out from the rest
Fairly solid launch lineup
Especially with Zelda
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
A handheld console and home console in one
Games tend to favor style over graphics
Has an affordable variant
Unique JoyCon features such as HD Rumble
Good home console
Amazing portable console
Nice design aesthetic
Innovative hardware
Being able to play your games anywhere is unique
A huge step up from the Wii U
Conveniently lets you game on the go and at home
Has a strong selection of first party titles and choice indies
Online service is cheaper than the competition
The editors didn't like
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
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Bottom Line
Nintendo's upcoming Switch game system is a modular hybrid of a handheld and a home game console
Built around a tablet form factor
Weak launch lineup outside of Zelda
Wrist-strap needs a redesign
Dated processor from the get-go
Only 32GB of built-in storage
No Netflix/Hulu
Etc
Battery life may become an issue
Short battery life
Online service needs work
Flimsy kickstand
Third-party support still lacking
Bare-bones online service
Least powerful console on the market
Graphics aren't as good as other consoles
Lackluster online service
No Ethernet port
Wi-Fi only
Graphics are worse than rivals' offerings
Online membership features are inconsistent across games
Battery life of original model is short
Accessories are far too expensive
Online systems still need a lot of work
Launch feels rushed in general
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
(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
Limited internal storage
No packaged game
So-so battery life
Screen doesn't work well outside
Still waiting on more features
Expensive accessories
Needs more third-party titles
Multiplayer voice chatting is wonkier than other consoles
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...
Extremely portable, Great for local multiplayer, Relatively low cost
Graphics aren't as good as other consoles, Lackluster online service, No Ethernet port, Wi-Fi only
An innovation in gaming.The phrase “Jack of all trades, master of none” sums up the Switch pretty well, but that isn't a bad thing. It does a whole lot well when it comes to portability, while being forced to make a few sacrifices in hardware, which doesn...
Conveniently lets you game on the go and at home, Has a strong selection of first party titles and choice indies, Online service is cheaper than the competition
Needs more third-party titles, Multiplayer voice chatting is wonkier than other consoles, Still no Bluetooth headphone support
Two years after its launch, the Nintendo Switch is an even more capable gaming console. Nintendo's bet on portability has paid off well: While other consoles are stuck under your TV, the Switch lets you bring your favorite games just about anywhere. Now...
Published: 2019-03-03, Author: João , review by: neowin.net
Abstract: It may be hard to believe, but the Nintendo Switch was released exactly two years ago today - yes, time flies. The hybrid console is one of the most popular pieces of hardware to come out of Nintendo in recent years, and so I wanted to take a look back to...
Abstract: For decades, Nintendo's family-friendly video game consoles – and the worlds created within their unique games – have been beloved to adults and children alike. The New Nintendo 3DS XL aims to continue pleasing with upgraded hardware, improved 3D technolo...
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Published: 2018-09-27, Author: Tom , review by: ign.com
A year and a half after release, the Nintendo Switch has delivered on its initial promise of allowing us to play high-quality games both at home and on the go – it just hasn't gone much further than that. Being able to play its absurdly impressive (and st...
