Customer Ratings & Reviews

I was quite impressed with the switch. I have a high performance rig with a 1080ti and didn't think that a switch would be worth it. It totally is! This is my first handheld ever and it keeps me entertained for those long road trips.

Very good device I would recommend anyway who likes playing smaller hand games

Perfect fit for hand held and on the go gaming ! Went on vacation and had a long car ride and this was the perfect size to have something to keep me occupied besides a phone. Game system on the go, easy, to hold and fits in hands overall i think its a good investment . My son likes it too

best gift for my daughter! she uses it all the time for trips. battery lasts

If you're thinking about buying a Nintendo console it's probably for the great exclusive games: The Marios, Zeldas, Super Smash Bros., Pokeymans, etc. All are present and accounted for. The difference with the Switch is that: A) The Switch has a TON of other games too from third-party developers, which hasn't been the case for Nintendo in about 15 years, and B) The Switch, of course, is completely portable. This wasn't really a factor in my purchase decision, but I have to say, playing it on the go is much more comfortable and enjoyable than I expected. It feels great in my hands and the battery life is pretty solid. (3-7 hours, depending on the game being played.) The Switch has a lot of good-looking upcoming games, even if some of them (Bayonetta 3, Metroid Prime 4) are way, WAY out on the horizon. No risk of this console dying a swift, surreptitious death like the Wii U did. (RIP) If I could change anything, I'd add some more customization options for the main menu (which is functional but boring), and of course, some option to download and play Nintendo's games from older systems, which the Wii, Wii U and 3DS allowed but the Switch has virtually none of. (Unless paying $20/year to rent Balloon Fight is your idea of backwards compatibility.) I also recommend purchasing a Pro Controller, which despite the $70 price tag is the most comfortable controller I've ever used.

We bought this system for our grandsons 7th birthday. All 3 grandkids love it! Not only is it a system they can play together on the tv screen, it is portable and they can play it in the car when we travel. It was a great purchase.

So we love this game console. It has everything for the whole family and we can literally take it anywhere. And we can play games together

This is a great gaming system with a wide variety of games. The video quality of some games is not a great as other systems. i really like that it is portable and has decent battery life.

Really fun console! Haven’t had any problems with it. Really fortunate to have gotten one from BestBuy during the shortage. Lots of great games to play by yourself or with friends.

Good for the kids to play and the summer, and traveling

Right now, the Switch feels like any new console—the software library is rather small, the hardware is unfamiliar, and the OS does not feel fully fleshed out. But for me, the 2017 line-up has enough games I want that I decided to get a Switch now rather than waiting. THE CONS: Appropriately enough, the biggest con for me was the Joy-Cons. Specifically, I was one of the lucky few to receive defective Joy-Cons that would lose connection with the console if gripped to tightly or moved too far across the room. I contacted Nintendo, though, and they were incredibly helpful and quick in setting up a free repair order. It also sounds like they changed the manufacturing process, so new Switches should not have this issue. My only other hardware complaints are minor by comparison. I wish there were a charging port on top of the Switch, like on the Wii U gamepad, so I could sit it upright while charging. Also, the Joy-Con controls feel closer to a 3DS or PSP than a full console controller, so while the Joy-Con Grip makes them feel more like a full controller, I might still end up buying a separate pro controller (an extra $70!). On the software side, things just feel rushed out. The OS lacks such features as a web browser, video streaming services, or even the ability to customize the order of games on your home screen. None of those is a deal-breaker for me, as that is all software, and Nintendo has a good history of adding more home screen functionality over time. THE PROS: System absolutely delivers on its promise of offering console-like gaming on the go. The Joy-Con connection to the screen feels secure and satisfying, the screen itself looks great, and I have not seen any frame rate issues. On top of being able to play it like a handheld system, the TV dock is also incredibly small (you could probably fit eight inside an Xbox One), so you can easily take the entire thing—console, Joy-Cons, dock, HDMI cable, and AC adapter—to a friend's house, hotel, etc. Past Nintendo consoles were small enough to be kind of portable, but this is the first one that feels portable by design. On the software side, the OS, while rather bare-bones at the moment, is very clean and incredibly fast (a welcome change from the Wii U). Friends Lists are way easier to manage, not only thanks to Nintendo Account integration, but also because can exchange friend requests with another Switch in the room over Bluetooth. The entire Switch OS can be controlled with a controller or the touch screen, the latter of which is very nice when you have to type, for instance, a wi-fi password. Games are games, but it is nice to have full access to the home menu and system settings without closing your active game. TL;DR: If you like the Switch's launch line-up, none of the early issues should prevent you getting one now. If you are looking at cross-platform games, the Switch's portability gives it a key advantage. If you are only interested in games coming out later this year, it might make sense to wait.

My daughter loves it! The newer style has great battery life! The portability is awesome and the size is perfect for her! Its peppy and fast! Quick start up, quick loading, all in all just a great buy!

This gaming system is the best for anyone who enjoys gaming! It’s for all ages really and the greatest I’ve had

Presentation/Availability: Product was well packaged with no broken/opened box. There weren’t any available at the store. Was purchased online and pickup at store. Performance/Gameplay: My kids love it!!!! Is stronger that it looks on its construction materials. I charged quickly and worked perfectly since the first-time powered on. I also purchased additional memory card, case and pro-controller (recommended). Best of all, is not only for gaming, there are some other cool stuff that you can do with it. I had no problem at all picking up the item at the ‘online orders’ counter. Merchandise was available as I purchased it and the employee was very friendly. Customer service: Very good customer service. I was greeted by an employee as soon as I walked through the door.

Love the system, wish it came with more than one controller but eh, it’s a great family game night option!

I really enjoy the concept. I have played on planes with my wife and had big Mario parties at home. I have always wanted a switch and after playing my controller disconnect during games with friends and now honestly we don’t play as much. It was just one of the controllers so I bought two more and one of those did the same thing disconnecting during games. I’m guessing them Bluetooth gets cut off. The Wii remotes never had that problem…. Other than the remotes disconnecting I’ve really enjoyed playing all the games and being able to go solo or having the whole family play. Totally worth the money and I bet if I got the switch 2 these problems would be solved hopefully.

Nate grabbed this for us at the Northcrest location, love it! Works good, the store is a bit slow but that’s fine. Really fun console? Is it considered a console? No clue either way love it!

Good product fun to play. controller could be better

I finally gave in to my sons repeated requests for a Nintendo Switch. It has kept his attention so far. The portability makes it great to take on trips. The battery life surprised me by how long it lasts. I would recommend this product but I would make sure to purchase a screen protector to reduce scratches. Just a reminder that this purchase will require more purchases such as games but many titles start @ $19.99

Got this for my son on Christmas and he’s been using it since. He takes great care of it and he plays on it everyday. Batter is long lasting screen is clear and it’s super easy to use.