Nintendo Switch portable game console 15.8 cm (6.2") 32 GB Touchscreen Wi-Fi Blue, Grey, Red 10010739 Reviews
Richard - 4.5 out of 5 Reviewed on creativebloq.com in the United Kingdom on 16 April 2021
Size: 102 x 239mm x 13.9mm (with Joy-Cons) Weight: 297g (398g with Joy-Cons) Processor: Customised NVIDIA Tegra Resolution: 1920 x 1080 at 60fps (docked), 1280 x 720 (handheld) Screen: 6.2-inch (1280 x 720) LCD touchscreen Storage: 32GB, expand...
+Handheld portability, Varied selection of games, Excellent local multiplayer options-Worse graphics than rivals, Poorly optimised onlineThe Switch's signature docked/portable modes are perhaps reason enough to buy one. However it also offers Nintendo's best library of games yet, and they're easy to share and play with others, despite its lower specs and confusing online system...
Lewis - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on techadvisor.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 20 November 2018
The Nintendo Switch boasts a hybrid design that provides both console gaming and on-the-go gaming with a single console. Is Nintendo's console something you should get excited about, or is it a gimmick? We've spent time playing games on the Switch to find...
We're impressed with the hardware on offer with the Nintendo Switch - with some occasional frustrations. It's extremely versatile and amazingly powerful for a portable, and that's a unique selling point. It's a slick, attractive device, but is let down by...
Daniel - 4 out of 5 Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 March 2018
Over the weekend we got hands-on with the Nintendo Switch, and in our review it's featuring a UK bundle purchased from Tesco. There's a number of bundles available, although this was one we opted for thanks to the good price of £289 on Tesco Direct. It i...
Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on pocket-lint.com in the United Kingdom on 05 March 2018
After the relative failure of the Wii U, and in the era of Ultra-HD gaming from PS4 Pro and Xbox One X, some were beginning to think that the days of a console with 'Nintendo' slapped across its front may have reached their last. Nintendo Switch vs PS4 v...
+Some of the best first-party titles on any console, Use at home or on the go, Joy-Cons are versatile and well-built, Up to 1080p 60fps graphics, You don't need the pricey accessories-No game in the box, No media streaming apps in the UK, Less hardcore games line-up than competition, Only 32GB storage without buying a microSD cardThe Switch is a revolutionary console. It doesn't fade in the face of PS4 or Xbox One, it strides down it own path. For many it'll redefine on-the-go gaming, with top titles like Zelda, Mario and even Skyrim available to play when on the bus, Tube or in a...
Andrew - 3 out of 5 Reviewed on gamegrin.com in the United Kingdom on 03 February 2018
It's been out for almost a year, and Nintendo are still sitting pretty atop its big pile of money, because (much to my personal surprise) the Switch has been a big hit! I've poked fun at it on occasion - mainly for things regarding its use of the internet...
If you're on the fence about getting a Switch, and have the funds, then you should probably get a Switch...
Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on cnet.com in the United Kingdom on 23 November 2017
Yesojo's Ojo projector is a great idea: It's a portable Nintendo Switch ( £3,222.76 at Amazon.co.uk ) 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...
Lewis - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on techadvisor.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 20 November 2017
The Nintendo Switch has available to buy in the UK for almost a year, fighting for attention in a market dominated by consoles like the PS4 and Xbox One. It boasts a unique portable design, but with a trade-in on graphical power. So, what should you do i...
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 slightly more expensive than...
Vaughn - 5 out of 5 Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 November 2017
The Nintendo Switch has been on the market now for around nine months and it's more than proven itself as an excellent new device and concept for the games industry. In my initial review I said the Switch was boiled down and concentrated fun in a console...
The sticky subject with the Switch is, unfortunately, price. At £280 it's not actually all that much for a brand-new console. Both the PS4 and Xbox One retailed at far higher prices at launch and were arguably nowhere near as versatile. However, in the cu...
Jon - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on techradar.com in the United Kingdom on 15 August 2017
This is TechRadar's review summary that gives you all the key information you need if you're looking for quick buying advice in 30 seconds - our usual full, in-depth review follows.Of the three console manufacturers around today, Nintendo has been around...
+Unique hybrid design, Two controllers included, Bright, crisp, colorful screen, Excellent exclusives-Online functionality a step behind, Far too many parts and accessories, Third-party support lacking, Charging controllers can be fiddlyThe Nintendo Switch is probably the most unique console to have ever been released, and it's genuinely phenomenal that it's capable of making console-quality gaming experiences portable...
Brett - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on trustedreviews.com in the United Kingdom on 25 July 2017
Nintendo does things differently. First came the Wii's motion controllers, then Wii U's tablet-style GamePad. Now the Nintendo Switch delivers a portable and home console in one that works well wherever you want to play on the go as well as at home. With...
+Incredibly easy to use, Gaming wherever you want, The Joy-Con controllers are packed with tech, Bright and colourful screen-Accessories are very expensive, Games cost more than on other platforms
Devon - 4 out of 5 Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 09 May 2017
The Nintendo Switch is quite unlike anything that's come before it. With one part console, one part handheld, and a little bit of tablet and motion-control gaming in there for good measure, the new device feels like an attempt by Nintendo to bring togethe...
The Switch is a confident showing from Nintendo at this early hands-on stage. Rather than falling on its sword and following the straightforward 'box-under-your-telly' design ethos, Nintendo has taken bold strides to once again mix up the gaming experienc...
James - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on dailystar.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 17 April 2017
DSNintendo Switch has been out for just over a month and having had the pleasure of testing it out at home, abroad, propped up with the kickstand and on a whole series of different modes of public transport, we finally feel ready to deliver our verdict.We...
Nintendo still has a lot of work to do, but there's certainly no denying it, the Nintendo Switch is fantastic and arguably our favourite console release in recent years.Of what few issues the console does have, many can be easily fixed or will improve ove...
Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on ultrabookreview.com in the United Kingdom on 12 April 2017
Probably one of the hottest topics lately has been the Nintendo Switch.In case you've been living in a cave for the past few months, this is Nintendo's latest portable console that just hit the shelves.What makes it unique is the ability to, not only use...
I can't draw final conclusions on this AMD version of the Acer Swift 3 based on this sample that did not perform to the best of the platform's abilities.However, based on the few other reviews of these Raven Ridge builds available out there (one, two), th...
Mark - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on avforums.com in the United Kingdom on 18 March 2017
Well, it's a good question as the Nintendo Switch straddles two traditional product sectors while sitting in one of its own. The Switch is both a handheld and home console which makes it, therefore, a hybrid device and it's unlike more or less, anything t...
+Zelda, Some very nifty engineering, Generally very good build quality, Screen is bright, colourful and accurate, Headphone output of good quality, Zelda-attached to the Switch Grip quite so much. Somehow the non-offset thumb-stick and button layout seemed worse in this form and it's not ideal in handheld mode. The fairly wide, yet thin, set-up with the Grip, added to the close proximity of the ZL/Z aThe Nintendo Switch is, for the most part, a very well-engineered device, launched with intent of blending portable and home console gaming in one compact unit. Priced at £279.99, it looks a little expensive against the PS4 and Xbox One, which both have a...
Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on expertreviews.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 14 March 2017
Surprise, surprise. Nintendo latest console launch has been seriously successful. The Switch, that fancy console/handheld hybrid seems to be doing pretty bloomin' well, according to recent analyst reports. According to Market Intelligence Group, Superdata...
Nintendo’s Switch console hybrid proves that innovation is the key to gaming success, but games are currently thin on the ground...
Dominic - 2.5 out of 5 Reviewed on techadvisor.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 08 March 2017
Looking at coverage of the Nintendo Switch launch, it'd be easy to think that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was the only game out for the new console. While the rest of the launch lineup is a bit slight, there is one other big release: Nintendo'...
If there's one word to sum up 1-2-Switch, it's ‘inessential'. While Wii Sports and Nintendo Land felt like killer apps, and proof of concept for the consoles they helped launch, 1-2-Switch feels forgettable, shallow, and uninspired. It's fun for a night o...
Jeff - 3.5 out of 5 Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 07 March 2017
If you're a hard-core Nintendo fan or a lover of Zelda games, you probably preordered the Switch -- which retails for $300, £280 or AU$470 -- the moment it was announced. And having played the spectacular Breath of the Wild since day 1, on your TV or on...
+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 t-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 wirelessThe Nintendo Switch is a solid piece of hardware that delivers an impressive gameplay experience in a small chassis. But a shallow roster of launch games beyond Zelda along with no concrete plan for legacy retro games leaves the Switch feeling more like...
Jake - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on bit-tech.net in the United Kingdom on 06 March 2017
Another small note, no expandable 1920 x 1080 screens to drool over, because I'm saving the ingame screenshots for my Zelda review later this week. For now, please accept photos of us playing 12 Switch in the constraints of my flat.The Nintendo Switch i...
The Switch is a strong games machine, and it fills the niche that many people didn't even think existed. It's not perfect, and there are just a handful of games available for the console at the moment, but there's a lot of promise here. It's a machine tha...
Alex - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on gizmodo.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 06 March 2017
After a shipping snafu with Amazon, I spent the better part of a day trying to track a Nintendo Switch down. I experienced exactly what many hopeful Switch owners will experience. I hounded Craigslist, and haunted Best Buy, and waited in a too-long line a...
Matt - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on digitalspy.com in the United Kingdom on 04 March 2017
The Nintendo Switch is a shiny new games console and a big play for modern relevancy all at the same time.The world gave the Wii U's confusing functionality and infrequent-if-great game releases a rather wide berth to undoubtedly painful effect. Yet helpe...
Dominic - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on techadvisor.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 03 March 2017
The Nintendo Switch is finally available to buy in the UK, but it's coming out into a games market with stiff competition from the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Things could get even more complex later this year when the Xbox One Scorpio comes out, so what...
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...
Chris - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on techadvisor.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 03 March 2017
The Nintendo Switch is finally available in the UK, but what's different compared to the firm's previous console, the Wii U? Whether you're trying to choose between the two or considering an upgrade, here's our Nintendo Switch vs Wii U review. Read next...
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...
Lewis - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on techadvisor.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 03 March 2017
The Nintendo Switch is finally available to buy in the UK after years of rumours, but it's headed to a market dominated by consoles like the PS4, the PS4 Pro and Xbox One (and that's without mentioning Project Scorpio ). So, what should you do if you can'...
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...
Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on expertreviews.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 02 March 2017
You’ll be pleased to hear, then, that the Nintendo experience remains unchanged with the firm’s latest console. Just as the Wii pushed gaming convention aside back in 2006, the Nintendo Switch takes the lead at the forefront of console evolution.Ambidexte...
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...
Simon - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on eurogamer.net in the United Kingdom on 02 March 2017
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...
Rik - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on pocket-lint.com in the United Kingdom on 01 March 2017
There is always plenty of attention afforded a new games console launch, not least when it has Nintendo slapped across the front. But after the relative failure of the Wii U, it seems there are more eyes on the company's new machine - the Nintendo Switch...
+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-upLike 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...
Mike - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on digitaltrends.com in the United Kingdom on 01 March 2017
Nintendo wants to win you back. Following the financial failure of its last home console, the Wii U, the publisher of Mario and Zelda announced very quickly that it was hard at work on a new console. Though it's made some amazing games in the meantime, su...
+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 thinYes. 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...
Thomas - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on eurogamer.net in the United Kingdom on 01 March 2017
The Switch's main party trick is its ability to transform from a home console to a fully portable handheld. At the heart of this is a smart and adaptable tablet - in every way a leap in quality over its immediate predecessor, the Wii U and its satellite G...
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...
James - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on wired.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 01 March 2017
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...
Keith - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on theguardian.com in the United Kingdom on 24 February 2017
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...
Lewis - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on techadvisor.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 23 February 2017
After a late-night reveal by Nintendo, the Nintendo Switch has been showcased in all its glory, boasting a hybrid design that'll provide both console gaming and on-the-go gaming with a single console. Is Nintendo's upcoming console something you should ge...
A lower price would help sell more units but we're impressed with the hardware on offer with the Nintendo Switch. It might be limited to 720p on the tablet and 1080p to the TV but it's extremely versatile and that's a unique selling point. It's really the...
Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 February 2017
The Nintendo Switch is in our office, and we've had almost an entire week to play around with its hardware.Now, we haven't got any games to play on it yet (boo!) and there's a pretty significant day one software patch we're yet to see, but we've given tho...
I was unashamedly pessimistic before heading off for my lengthy hands-on time preview session with Nintendo's Switch. Those unimpressive headline figures like that sky-high price and non-Full HD screen left me feeling pretty disappointed. But once I final...
Lewis - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on techadvisor.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 30 January 2017
The Nintendo Switch is being released in March 2017, but is headed to a market dominated by consoles like the PS4, the PS4 Pro and Xbox One (and that's without mentioning Project Scorpio ). So, what should you do if you can't decide between buying the PS4...
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...
Dominic - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on techadvisor.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 27 January 2017
The Nintendo Switch is on the way, but it's coming out into a games market with stiff competition from the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Things could get even more complex later this year when the Xbox One Scorpio comes out, so what should you do if you can...
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...
Kate - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on theguardian.com in the United Kingdom on 23 January 2017
The 3DS, Nintendo's current handheld console, is six years old this year. Since its debut in 2011, over 60 million have been sold worldwide – sneaking it into the top ten highest-selling games devices of all time. In stark contrast, the Wii U has lifetime...
Chris - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on techadvisor.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 23 January 2017
The Nintendo Switch is almost here but what's different compared to the firm's previous console, the Wii U? Whether you're trying to choose between the two or considering an upgrade, here's our Nintendo Switch vs Wii U review. Read next: Best games consol...
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...
Carly - 4 out of 5 Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 January 2017
THE NINTENDO SWITCH is seen by most as the firm's last chance in the console market. While not an all-around flop, its Wii U predecessor sold just 13 million units in its four years on the market, while the original Wii sold 84 million units in the same p...
Lacklustre games line-up aside, we're really excited about the Switch. Not only is it a drastic improvement on the Wii U before it, but we're pretty much sold on the concept of the hybrid console, which is meticulously designed and offers truly innovative...
Gerald - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on techradar.com in the United Kingdom on 16 January 2017
A lot is riding on the Nintendo Switch. The veteran game company, while still enjoying relative success in the handheld market despite the ubiquity of smartphones and tablets, really struggled to drum up interest in its last home gaming machine, the dual-...
+Unique design, Interesting announced titles, Great tablet screen-Battery concerns, Online offering, Few confirmed launch day titlesInnovative and fun, the Switch looks set to make Nintendo cool again...
Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on trustedreviews.com in the United Kingdom on 14 January 2017
The Nintendo Switch is coming in just a couple of months. Nintendo has finally shown its hand to the world and let the media test out the new home-portable hybrid. As a console, the Switch is a phenomenal piece of design, and for me the best Nintendo has...
+Incredibly easy to use, Gaming wherever you want, The Joy-Con controllers are packed with tech, Bright and colourful screen-Accessories are very expensive, Games cost more than on other platformsOverall, I really love the Nintendo Switch. It's a well made piece of kit and, for me, the best hardware Nintendo has ever produced from a technical standpoint. The Joy-Con controllers are packed with tech and feel great in the hands, as does the console...
Jordan - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on theguardian.com in the United Kingdom on 14 January 2017
Some are calling it Nintendo's last chance. At least at manufacturing a games console. The creator of smash-hit machines since the original Nintendo Entertainment System in 1983 suffered an ignoble commercial failure with Wii U. Announced last year and re...
Robert - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on t3.com in the United Kingdom on 13 January 2017
Earlier today Nintendo held its Switch launch event in Tokyo, Japan, where the company proceeded to fully unveil the console and its upcoming gaming library and software. If you didn't catch the presentation then it's well worth a watch, as Nintendo spoke...
+Innovative design, Premium look and feel, Attractive price point-Not as powerful as PS4 or Xbox One, Third party support is, right now, largely an unknown quantity
Robert - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on stuff.tv in the United Kingdom on 13 January 2017
The Nintendo Switch is what the Wii U was supposed to be.It's a home console with a tablet-like controller that you can carry away from your TV and play wherever you want. That means no crummy smartphone games on your morning commute, but rather Zelda: Br...
+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 upEmbedded 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...
Sam - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on theguardian.com in the United Kingdom on 13 January 2017
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...
Keith - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on theguardian.com in the United Kingdom on 12 January 2017
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...
Kate - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on theguardian.com in the United Kingdom on 21 October 2016
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...