Customer Ratings & Reviews

I remember getting a gamecube way back when I was a kid I loved playing Mario party and all the other games on I never bought a Wii U when it came out but owned a Wii what I love about the switch is that it’s portable and you can take your games anywhere

Nintendo combined their mobile production companies with their console production companies, showing you just how much they're all-in on this product. It's a 3DS, it's a Wii, it's a Wii U, all combined and better than ever. Two controllers. Remember the Wii-motes? Them. They lock in on the sides of the Switch unit's touch screen, which is about 6 inches in size. This lets you play any game on the go, anywhere. Battery life is moderately okay, around 5 hours or so... maximum. But you can play Mario Kart in your bathroom, so I'm not complaining. Want to do some TV console gaming? Lock the unit in the Switch's dock, and voila, it connects to a TV via HDMI cords and you're done. TV gaming like we all know and love. You can buy an optional wireless controller for docked gaming, or unlock the Wiimotes from the Switch core and use those to game normally. It's a Wii. It's a DS. It's a Wii U. It's everything and then some. And it's got the absolute 100% backing of Nintendo, a company back to its roots of making some of the best gaming ever. Five stars!

So fun and easy to use... love that it's both playable on my tv as well as handheld and portable. Happy that I was finally able to purchase one from Best Buy in the time of covid... was worried I wouldn't get one until 2021, but Best Buy saved the day!!

My daughter has been wanting this since Christmas last year. She was beyond thrilled to get it for her 9th birthday. She was so sad she couldn't have the "usual" friend birthday party, but this lessened the sting considerably! We are all having fun with it.

The switch is a nice return to form from Nintendo . The Wii was their last console that gave them a great deal of success but they seem to have learned from some missteps from the Wii U and come back with a great console here. Before getting into my review I'll just mention that Nintendo does their own thing as compared to Sony and Microsoft. So maybe want to think about what you are looking for in a console and seeing if the switch ticks those boxes before spending. I'll start with the actual hardware. The console itself feels well made. It doesn't feel like cheap plastic. The screen is a very nice quality with nice colors, sharpness and brightness. Since the screen is 6 inches it can almost feel like you're playing games on a smaller portable tv than a typical portable console. The joy-cons have a nice feel to them. They don't feel fragile while in hand. I pretty much only use them connected to the switch. I haven't even tried using them in the grip holder. While detached from the screen they are rather small for my hands. The grips help add some size to them but it does not totally mitigate the small feel. I am a six foot tall guy with larger hands though so this is my experience. The dock is well a dock. I have heard that some people have experienced screen scratching with their docks but I have not. I don't use a screen protector on my switch either. I wish there was a power button on the dock itself but its not that big of a deal. There seems to be an issue with some TVs and HDMI switchers where the switch will have some HDMI activity while sleeping that can cause you're tv to switch inputs or give you a message that something has been connected. I use as a receiver so haven't experienced this thankfully. Samsung appears to be releasing a firmware update for some of their TVs which will fix this issue but it may be on the Switch side so don't know if Nintendo will eventually do something about it. I have my dock in a TV stand so personally I wish they have placed a USB port on the front to charge my pro controller but other than that the dock is fine. Software wise the Switch is pretty basic. It doesn't have Apps yet so if that is important to you may want to wait. Nintendo has said they will have stuff like Netflix in the future but who knows when. I buy physical copies of games so can't really speak much about the e-shop, it looks like it gets the job done but I don't use it so don't take my word for it. Downloads seem to be quick. Updates for the console and games are pretty speedy. I am using 5ghz AC wireless though. I have heard people say the 2.4ghz connection can have issues. Battery life is pretty decent when you consider you're getting a home console experience on the go. You can play Zelda for 2 - 2.5 hours on the go with brightness around half. This has been my experience with my usage. Sleep mode seems to be quite good. I have had it off the dock for a couple of days and battery doesn't move so I wouldn't worry about not having it docked and charging all the time. Game wise, it's a console launch so it's not packed but Zelda and Mario Kart are stellar. I have played 1,2 switch and Snipper Clips at a friend's home and they were fun for playing with a couple of people. Launching with a new Zelda, an upgraded Mario Kart port and a new Mario in the first year is good sign to me. Hopefully they keep the releases well paced out. Being able to take the switch out of the dock and play on the go is actually pretty cool. Even if you're home you can pop it out and lay on a couch game. I thought I would pretty much have it docked all the time but find myself playing portably a decent amount. I take it to work and play when I have some down time which is pretty great. Overall I like what I see here from Nintendo. The console doesn't feel cheap. They have a decent lineup in year one, hopefully they can keep this going.

Great console. Lot’s of fun games, beautiful graphics and sound, love that I can play on the big screen or in my hands on the couch, favorite feature is the forgiving USB game pad compatibility. Can’t believe I can use a Sega Genesis USB controller with it. Online service is only $20 a year which seems very reasonable. Minor downsides: No Bluetooth audio. Awkward removing joycons when docked. Awkward plugging in USB gamepads to dock. Not enough USB ports. Bad Ergonomics in handheld mode. Overpriced 1st party accessories. Final thoughts, I get it, graphics not as good as PS4 or XBox One, but ask yourself if you care, when you’re getting a hybrid portable/tv console with games focused on fun.

Switch was genius, to be able to play on a monitor/tv to quickly into handleheld and vice versa! It’s ahead of its time

Have only had system for a month now but it is a great system no issues other than small storage but can add card to bring that up.

We've been holding on buying a Switch for a while, wish we would have bought sooner! Graphics are not great, but heck of a lot better than the Wii. Games are fun, plus we love that there are several different controller configurations/accessories.

Portable and works on TV...what more can you ask for. Nintendo did a great job with the Switch. Games are terrific as well. You play portable for hours then dock it (as it charges) and play on TV, so technically you have endless hours of play time. I love this console, best gaming purchase I've ever made.

Somehow I manage to buy this before the great shortage and I’ve used it almost every day since April. I have over 1000 hours already during this pandemic and I am extremely satisfied with the product I received. I love animal crossing and Mario kart.

Nintendo switch is so fun! If you can get your hands on one. Great for parties and families. I play mostly handheld unless I have family or friends over. Nintendo exclusive games are pretty great too. Just wish there was built in bluetooth for my headphones.

What can I say? Nintendo does it again and leaves me absolutely stunned and has allowed me to have fun again. With console graphics on the go, it follows me almost everywhere I go. Going all digital and just more than happy with the product.

So many fun games and it is extremely simple to set up and use! My girlfriend and I bought 6 games, we havent stopped using it!

I was impressed by my experience with best buy it was fast and easy. It was the first time that I've purchased anything that way and it went off without a hitch. So yes I am very satisfied with my experience with bestbuy and progressive leasing

Buying this was probably one of the best decisions I’ve made. So diverse, can be played as a handheld unit, with other consoles as well as on the tv. Definitely recommend. Also love that you can download games online instead of having to go in store to buy it

What can i say, it works well. The battery has improved and so has my traveling / working days using mass transit. The best way to play is portable play!

Great portable video game I recommend for the lovers of the games!

The console itself is perfect for users who want the flexibility of being able to play their games in any setting. It’s not uncommon for me to be playing a game in one room on a tv, to then pick it up and play it in handheld mode in bed. It’s slim enough to slip in my purse for long waits (DMV, holidays, car trips, flights). The fact that one set of controllers can easily be separated into two for quick multiplayer options is also wonderful. Delightfully innovative and truly a lot of potential. The game library is constantly expanding and the indie market is huge! You don’t have to rely on the big titles to give you a great play experience. I would recommend for any age range.

The great thing about the Switch is its versatility. It's a home console and a portable. That means that you can play a game on your TV at home, then when it's time to go to work, you can take it out of the dock and keep playing on the train. The controllers also work for local multiplayer, so if the person sitting next to you is interested, you can hand them a controller and start up a multiplayer game right away. I'd recommend the Switch for anyone with any interest in gaming. Even if you haven't gamed in a long time because you've gotten too busy, the Switch will be great for you. I got it to play Zelda: Breath of the Wild on weekends and Binding of Isaac on the go, and I'm having a blast so far!