Customer Ratings & Reviews

Nintendo has always been an innovator when it comes to video game systems, and the Nintendo Switch is no exception. The Switch has several great features going for it. While not as powerful as the Playstation 4 or Xbox One, the Switch is still more than powerful enough to output great video quality. When in hand-held (mobile) mode, the Switch runs at 720p. When docked, the Switch can reach up to 1080p. Notice I said up to. Not all games run at 1080. Zelda: Breath of the Wild, for example, runs at 900p. Don't let this minor dip in resolution deter you from playing on the Switch, however. The average user will not notice any hit to the visual quality of the games. If I had not read about the resolution, I would have thought it was 1080p quality. Like any new game system, the game library is small. This is not enough to dock points from the review, however. Zelda is such a great game to keep players occupied for a while until new games are released. Mario Kart, Splatoon 2, Super Street Fighter, Mario Oddsey, and many other great games are soon to come. The portability of the Switch is my favorite feature of the system. It offers players the ability to take the fun with them on the go. Games can be played on your big screen when the system is placed in the Switch docking station. The docking station even charges your system. When removed from the dock, the system can play games on the Switch's large screen. The screen is larger than that of the Nintendo 3DS XL screens, and the 720p resolution is more than enough to deliver amazing image quality. The one minor flaw with the system is that it fits a bit snug when placed in the docking station. There are some rubber grips inside the dock that hold the Switch game system in place. While it may not seem like a big deal at first, over time docking and undocking the system will smudge (and possibly scratch) the screen of the Switch. Some easy and cheap solutions to resolve this issue are to 1) buy a glass screen protector for the Switch screen, or 2) buy a felt slip-cover to place over the wall of the docking station to prevent rubbing by the Switch. Although this is a minor annoyance, once you install the above mentioned solution, the issue will no longer be of concern. In closing, I think that the Switch is a great system and I see myself using it as my primary game system. I'll still use the PS4 and Xbox One, but the portability and game library are what will keep me playing. It's great for road trips and playing at home.

I just love my switch for traveling and playing it worldwide. Gaming on the go!!!

I've played for about 50-60 hours since I got the system back in December, and school has been the only reason why that number isn't triple what it is. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Super Mario Odyssey are all I've had time for. The fact that I can take this full fledged system wherever I go, kill an hour here and there, is just amazing. I can get about 6 hours with a full charge, which is pretty decent. There's so many fantastic games out right now that I cannot wait to get, and plenty more coming out in the next few months. Definitely recommend.

My son's girlfriend loved the gift. She is having fun with all the games.

.... easy to order.... quick and easy to update game info from one unit to another

This was the first gaming console that I got for my family. Was really simple to get, no damage. So far all of the family enjoys it, including 9 year old that is recently being introduced to video games. Doesn't get full marks because one of the JoyCons stopped being recognized by the controller, however it was a REALLY simple fix (restart console+reset the JoyCons). Overall, great console that the whole family can use!

great, works exactly as expected and came without any flaws or difficulties

The Nintendo switch is really unique, and is more than I expected from the console, it turns on quick and you ready to play in a min, take it from the dock and keep playing on the go. Is so much fun, I just hope they make more good games for it.

I had not played Nintendo game for a long time. The last machine I had was Gamecube. We never got into Wii. We used to enjoy Nintendo game as a family. We loved Mario Party, and Mario Kart. My youngest was talking about Switch when it first came out. Well, we decided to try it out. This is such a great console. You can play on TV, you can use as hand-held.., one controller becomes two when we play multiple player. We are hooked with this and enjoying Nintendo again. We missed Nintendo so much. I am glad that we bought this machine.

I own a v1 Switch and I got this v2 Switch for my sister. The difference in battery life is very noticeable. I’d recommend to anyone that plays for extended periods of time in handheld mode.

Love rhe fact that I can play at home or on the go!

My son enjoy his Nintendo switch console, easy to install, Greatvperfirmance on gaming

Fun for all ages. Worth the price and something the whole family can enjoy.

It's a great console to play with your family, many of the traditional Nintendo multiplayer games are available and are a lot of fun like MK8, MP, Smash, overall a great console to play with friends and family.

Great gift for the holidays if you are thinking of buying one brand new and not for the low off market place

Excelent I have two kids and this one was the gift for one of them, works as expected.

I bought this for my wife because she was wearing we out. I was on the fence because we have all the other gaming devices lying around the house. Well its awesome and we are getting another for my son for Christmas. You wont be dissappointed.

Excellent for children and very fun for us adults with games of our times like Mario Bros.

Fun and getting to play with it together as a family

Nintendo's latest home console is a bit of an odd one, being both a typical home console that needs to be hooked up to a monitor and a handheld console, portable and relatively easy to carry. And it performs both functions rather well. The portable tablet can both be used as a portable standalone screen, for playing split-screen multiplayer without a tv, or as a tablet reminiscent of the little-loved Wii-U. With a selection of excellent games for all ages, this is a must have for a family that loves games.