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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: 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: 2017-01-13, 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: 2017-01-12, 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...
The Nintendo Switch is a fascinating device that manages to pull off some technological magic with equally disappointing concessions. When it clicks, it feels like the most revolutionary gaming device out there. It's just a pity Nintendo didn't take a lit...
Abstract: Nintendo is making one thing very clear: The Nintendo Switch isn't being replaced anytime soon. Many hope the nearly five-year-old hybrid console will get a successor in the near future, but in an investors Q&A call, Nintendo explained that the console wa...
Abstract: Modern video games are amazing. With lifelike graphics, realistic physics, extensive artificial intelligence, and online multiplayer options, today's video games are so much more sophisticated than older games. That doesn't change the fact that some of th...
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Published: 2020-04-14, Author: Matthew , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: Nintendo has just released the latest system update for its hybrid games console, and with it, finally fixed one of the more annoying restrictions. As the release notes for Switch system update version 10.0.0 reveal, it's now possible to, "transfer downlo...
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Published: 2018-09-28, Author: Tom , review by: in.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...
