Customer Ratings & Reviews

I think Nintendo really hit it with this console. Portable and great performance. It feels great and very easy to setup. Hope they keep making game for this console.

Great for Legend of Zelda and other Nintendo games.

Great console, good games, flexible use, fun for the kids

Fun for the whole family. Can play as hand held or hood up to tv. Highly recommend puchasing more joycons for multiple players

I bought this nintendo for my son’s birthday, it’s really fun and easy to setup. Very kids friendly and have lots of fun games. Recommend.

Nintendo makes a comeback!! I had a Nintendo 64 back in the day and loved it! I had lost interest in Nintendo after the GameCube and Wii.. The Switch is by far one of the best gaming consoles you can buy! All the original games are available! I love it and my kids love it too! I love that I can hook it up to the TV with the dock and have a wide selection of controllers to choose from as well. The only complaint I have is with the joycons. They aren't very durable and are bit expensive to replace.

My grandson loves this and is able to take it everywhere with him. It also allows for him and his parents to play some of the games.

Bought this as a gift for my son and he absolutely enjoys it! Package arrived earlier than expexted too !

I have to say, I am very impressed with Nintendo on this one. I've seen Nintendo evolve over the course of many years, and I have been a bit worried about them lately. It seemed as if they were always late to the party, and had been making games that only stuck to their "formula" that they had developed for each of their series. They tried to become more unique with their motion controls on the Wii, but while it did great with sales at first, it just didn't perform well enough to be considered a real success. And of course the Wii U was a failure. Then, The Switch was announced. At first, due to my worries, I wasn't all that interested in it. But as the hype for the new console began to grow, I slowly became absorbed by it. Of course, the new Zelda was part of this hype, so I couldn't resist for long. By the time we got to release date, I was SO excited that I couldn't control it. And then it arrived. I was absolutely blown away. The Switch was incredible! Nintendo had finally made something that was truly new and unique after a streak of consoles that were seemingly afterthoughts. There are plenty of pro's and con's to this console, so let's discuss them a bit. First, the cons, and why some of them aren't actually cons to begin with. First of all, yes, The Switch has had plenty of launch issues. The de-sync issue with the left joycon, dead pixels, and even just straight up broken units. But the thing about all of these problems that people fail to understand, is that they were completely expected. Every launch generation of a new console has a bunch of issues. The first build is always the most rough. I mean, the red ring of death originated from the launch build of the XBox. The fact that people are so infuriated with these issues is a bit ridiculous, regardless of how abundant they may be. Plus, Nintendo has been doing their best to replace all problematic consoles, so good on them. Also, if your are messing up your controllers by putting the wrist straps on the wrong way, then that is your own fault. They are fairly self explanatory, and if you put them on incorrectly, all you have to do is hold down the release button and apply a little force. They will slide right off. I've also heard people complaining about the resolution of the console. While it is pretty sub par compared to competitors, I personally don't feel like the image has to be perfect to enjoy game play. For what it is, it looks absolutely amazing graphically. As for the screen scratching issues, yes the screen is plastic, so expect it to be prone to scratching. First of all, although it may seem like it is easy to scratch the screen on the dock, but it really isn't. As long as you are decently gentle with the console, and you put it in and out of the dock at a straight angle, then you will be fine. Secondly, if you don't already buy a screen protector for every mobile device that you buy, then you are doing it wrong. It should be a no-brainer to buy a screen protector for a device that you take on the go, as it is exposed to outside forces. Make sure you get a screen protector if you buy The Switch, because yes, it isn't that hard to scratch. However, still try your best to be gentle with the console. The console itself is surprisingly durable for what it is made out of. As cheap as the plastic may feel, it is actually quite strong, and while it can be scratched, extensive damages are difficult to incur on accident. Except for the dock. That thing is pretty cheaply made, but since it is simply a way to connect to a TV, you really shouldn't have a reason to put it in a situation where it can be damaged. Personally, I only have three issues with the console as a whole. One being that I very much dislike the table top mode. This is a personal issue, so not everybody will have the same issue with it that I do, and therefore shouldn't judge the console based on this. The kickstand is a bit cheap, yes, but it is supposed to be that way because it is removable, preventing it from being permanently broken off the console. However, why is it positioned to the side?? It would make so much more sense for it to be in the center. Due to it being on the side, it is unbalanced, so it doesn't stay standing. There were many times that I tried to adjust the volume and ended up knocking the console over and popping the stand off. Plus, the screen is just a little too small to enjoy table top mode fully, and its a bit awkward when trying to focus on such a small image at a greater distance. A minor detail, but a bit annoying. An extra issue would be that the controller grip doesn't charge the controllers, but this is minor, not entirely necessary, and fixable. Also WHERE ARE THE GAME MANUALS??? My second and third issues are a bit more important. First of all, the battery life is only about 3 hours and some change (a bit less playing Zelda). This is not an issue normally, because finding a chance to charge the console is fairly easy in this day and age, especially when the connector is USB Type-C. However, it is a bit of a different story on a long car trip or plane ride, and it certainly wouldn't last long enough to keep you entertained the whole way. Yes, it could be fixed with portable batteries, but this is another investment that would make the process more difficult. Not to mention that the charging doesn't keep up too well when the console is running. Secondly, why is charging port on the bottom!?!? This makes NO sense, because you can't play table top if your are charging the console, and it is extremely uncomfortable to play it while laying in bed because the cord juts out into your chest/stomach. A poor choice of placement on Nintendo's part. The final issue that people have that I don't care about that much personally, is that the launch library is extremely small. While this is true, obviously it will be fixed over time. For this reason, however, I will say that if you aren't a hardcore Nintendo or Zelda fan, I believe it is worth waiting for the library to expand and for some prices to drop a little. Okay, that's it for the cons, now for the pros. Which is literally everything else. Because this part will be extremely long, I'm going to do this part in a list to save some space. Here we go: 1. The console looks SO SEXY and sleek. 2. For how small they are, the controllers are very comfortable to use. 3. The console is very durable despite its plastic screen. 4. The multiple modes on this console are an extremely innovative idea. 5. The sound effects. OH MY LORD THE SOUND EFFECTS. 6. The controller grip is also very comfortable to use. 7. The screen and graphics within games look amazing. 8. The UI is very well-crafted and easy to use. 9. The inclusion of the screenshot button was an awesome idea. 10. I am so glad that they went back to game cartridges! 11. THE PRO CONTROLLER IS AMAZING! 12. Storage space is actually quite good, you just have to get the larger games like Zelda on cartridge, and then you have plenty of space for all other games. 13. I love the mechanism that is used for attaching and removing the controllers. 14. Controls are very responsive and fine-tuned. 15. ZELDA IS AMAZING!!!! 16. Motion controls are still a bit janky, but much better than the Wii, and also used more as a enhancement than an integral game mechanic. 17. IR camera is pretty cool, I hope they incorporate it in cool ways in the future. 18. Obviously, it's amazing that this is a mobile console with as much processing power as it has. 19. Prices are bit high, but actually quite sensible when you think of what you actually NEED to buy and how expensive it is to game nowadays. 20. Updates don't take forever, online capabilities seem pretty powerful. 21. Third party support seems to be going well so far, hopefully it doesn't crash like the Wii U. 22. This isn't really a pro or con, but despite the online play becoming a paid service, it seems like it will be pretty affordable. Hopefully the bonuses for buying it will get better, because right now they don't seem worth it. 23. Docking station works really well and is quickly responsive. 24. Brightness features working really well. 25. I like that Mii's are used for profile pictures now, instead of being an actual feature of the console. Makes more sense. 26. Parental controls make sense and work really well for their intended purpose. I'm sure there is more I could say, but for now I will leave it at that. Overall, this is an incredible console, and has impressed me so much more than I could have hoped for. Great job Nintendo, I look forward to the future of The Switch.

This is more my kids system than mine but I love the ability to use it on our tv or take the system with us on trips. My son plays it on long car rides and also sets it up on our console in the vehicle and he and his siblings play together. Graphics are great and game selection is really great too! Games for any age and for the entire family. Worth the money, but I would but the extra controller for adults. I have a hard time using the two smaller remotes whenever we have it on the television so we got the extra wireless remote. I’ve got huge hands though so not everyone will have this problem.

Easy to handle and play with. Lots of fun games at good prices.

Great game console! No issues! Easy set up! Great to entertain guests!

A must buy!! Great quality!! Keeps us busy, and having fun for hours!!

The last Nintendo console I used was a transparent purple game boy color with the Zelda series. I received the Nintendo Switch as a birthday gift and it seriously gives me so much joy. The design is amazing. You can take it anywhere and play in 3 three different ways - handheld, on a monitor, or the switch screen with remote. I bought Breath of the Wild and I recommend that game even if you aren't a long time fan of Zelda. As a 30 year old, this combination has seriously made me feel like a kid again.

Easy to switch on the go or play on the tv. So many games to play by yourself or in a group. One of Nintendo’s best console so far!

I love this! I grew up playing nitendo and I enjoy playing games I haven’t in a while such as Mario!

This is our 6th Nintendo Switch console. We considered the lites for the kids, but being able to dock and play on the TV or play handheld was a feature we couldn't pass on. Nintendo has an amazing digital library and continually comes out with amazing games year after year. So many games are available for our young children to play as well as family games, and it is great to see that they are adding more apps to watch certain streaming. Definitely worth purchasing and spending the extra $100 over the lite.

With the issue of COVID I didn’t want to spend something way over its base price and I got lucky with buying it from Best Buy and I think I prefer that over amazon. It came in perfect condition the curbside pickup was extraordinary fast and it was easy to set up. I recommend this system for a family wanting to play or for someone just wanting to play games alone. You can make multiple accounts on the system and can child lock some. It does not come with a game however for those assuming it does so keep that in mind

The switch has been an incredible product. The quality is exceptional and the ease of use is spot on. We have invested in a lot of gaming products but this one has topped them all!

Excellent product , my kids love it and specially motion games. Thank you Best Buy to provide best possible discounts and service.