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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: 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...
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...
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...
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...
Abstract: Nintendo already had its eyes on making a TV-based games console portable when it released the Wii U back in 2012. Sadly, the lack of games, the extremely slow loading of games, and an even more irritatingly slow OS failed to catch on when compared to wha...
Published: 2017-03-11, Author: Joel , review by: makeuseof.com
Our verdict of the Nintendo Switch:If you can live with unfinished software and a few bad design choices, the Switch and a copy of Breath of the Wild is a compelling purchase. A revision will ultimately fix some of the design complaints, but you could be...
If you're a Nintendo Switch owner, you should purchase 1-2-Switch, especially if you enjoy playing with friends. You're probably hyped to spend time in Hyrule, but 1-2-Switch is a one-of-a-kind experience.There is excellent variety in its games and a fun...
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Published: 2017-03-10, Author: Clinton , review by: theouterhaven.net
Unique premise, Seamless transition between TV and tabletop mode and vice versa, Intuitive and fast UI,
No Netflix/Hulu, etc, Battery life may become an issue
Abstract: The Nintendo Switch isn't unlike a NASA spacecraft, in that nearly every part of it has been specially designed to pull double or even triple duty. The system's modular design means that it has to function as a traditional home console, a portable system...
