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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411 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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992 Reviews
Average score from owners of the 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
The Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch are both very different devices in many respects, so they're hard to easily compare. The Xbox is slightly cheaper, and offers most of the standard big budget videogames on some pretty powerful hardware, while the Switc...
We have only had hand-on time with the Switch so this is an early first-impressions verdict. We think the Switch is an enticing piece of hardware with its many different ways of playing, improving vastly on the Wii U. Zelda might be enough for many to upg...
It's a tough choice as the PS4 and Switch are very different, and the decision will depend on your personal preferences: mobile vs home, graphics vs portability, and most importantly, the kinds of games you play. The Switch is more expensive than the PS4...
Given there's only two AAA games on launch (and one's a bunch of mini-games), there's little point picking up a Switch day one. Wait a few months for Mario Kart 8: Deluxe, Splatoon 2 and indie titles like Team 17's Overcooked, before handing over the cash...
Published: 2017-03-02, Author: Simon , review by: eurogamer.net
Abstract: In hopeful pitches delivered to panels of drab-suited, stern-mouthed men, game-makers will refer to their games as being 'platform agnostic'. It's a way to make a game more attractive to publishers; the fewer features unique to a particular console a game...
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
Only 32GB without microSD card, no game in the box, no media streaming apps at launch, limited launch line-up
Like this review, we feel the Nintendo Switch is a work in progress. We will have to update it regularly as Nintendo pushes new features and ups the ante with its games releases (Mario is to arrive at the end of 2017, for example). In doing so the Japanes...
Hybrid home/portable console, Sharp display, Unique multi-scheme controller, Intuitive design, Great Nintendo games
Poor battery life/storage, Some controller options don't feel good during long gameplay sessions, Third-party developer support is thin
Yes. If you love Nintendo and want to keep playing new Nintendo games, or already own a modern game console, then the Switch should be your next game console. However, if this is your first modern console, or if you mostly like to play a lot of games onli...
Published: 2017-03-01, Author: Thomas , review by: eurogamer.net
In many ways, Nintendo Switch is what the Wii U should have been, and even reprises some of the best games in its catalogue. It's a better built machine, sporting higher grade materials, an innovative Joy-Con controller setup, and a gorgeous screen. The c...
Published: 2017-03-01, Author: James , review by: wired.co.uk
Abstract: The Nintendo Switch will ruin your life. You'll find yourself hunting wolves while brushing your teeth and chasing chickens on the bus. When you should be sleeping, you'll be sitting in bed trying to climb a mountain to find out what's on top. The answer...
Published: 2017-02-24, Author: Keith , review by: theguardian.com
Abstract: In typical Nintendo style, the company's latest console – the Switch – is a rather eccentric device. A lot of people are still not entirely sure what to expect when it hits retailers worldwide on 3 March.We've spent a couple of days with one and here's wh...
