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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Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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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
Abstract: Yes, you are getting charged for a service that was previously free, but from Nintendo's standpoint, this business model makes sense. The company couldn't charge its players for a service that lacked titles, so it had to wait until the Switch built a nice...
Abstract: You don't need me to tell you that the Nintendo Switch is a blockbuster success; all you need to do is look at the numbers. 13 months after its debut, Nintendo's new console has sold about 18 million units, putting the company's profits up 500% year-over-...
Published: 2017-12-19, Author: Charlie , review by: cultofmac.com
Abstract: Welcome to Cult of Mac ‘s Gadget of the Year extravaganza. Unlike some other blogs, where harassed writers get a last-minute order from the boss to come up with an end-of-year list, and then spend a half-hour writing up the first five Google results for t...
Abstract: Yesojo's Ojo projector is a great idea: It's a portable Nintendo Switch ($299.00 at Amazon.com) 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 the pr...
Published: 2017-09-04, Author: Eric , review by: slashgear.com
Abstract: As of yesterday, the Nintendo Switch has been available at retail for six months. In that time, it's become clear that the Switch is a smashing success, at least at launch. Though we won't be able to say if it will take a place among the console greats fo...
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...
