Customer Ratings & Reviews

Console launches are always a little rocky and it basically comes down to buying on future potential. For the switch, the game lineup is completely barren outside of Zelda and it's looking like the next notable games won't be until summer (splatoon 2) and later this year (mario odyssey). So if you're a potential buyer right NOW, the question boils down to how badly do you want to play Zelda? Because as awesome as that game is, it's likely all the action your switch will see for months. As for the actual hardware it's hard to recommend right now as many things on it feel half baked or shortsighted. For example the docking bay comes with no padding on it and it can lead to small scratches on the border of the screen if you're not careful (and sometimes even if you are). You also have to hope your dock isn't bent inwards near the top like many people seem to be getting, which enhances the chances of scratches happening. The lone kickstand on the back of the tablet feels flimsy and since there's only 1 it doesn't offer the best balance. Looking at the back they could have easily fit a 2nd kickstand parallel to the other which would have improved this issue a lot. The operating system right now is basically just there. There's very few online or social features that you likely have grown to expect thanks to the other consoles and while this may be fixed in future updates there's no way to be certain with Nintendo. They have a rep for being a little behind the times in this area. It's not all bad though. For all the issues the system has, one thing it does right is arguably the most important thing and that's the portability of the console. I can play zelda on my TV and take the tablet out of the dock and the game immediately transitions to the tablet so I can keep playing. The ads didn't mislead here, it really does work and it's hard to say it's not impressive. A lot of the problems with the console can be fixed over time, but if this didn't work without caveats then the system would be doomed as it's the entire idea behind the Switch. The fact that the swapping out works so well, and that Zelda really is a game that needs to be experienced, is why I put 3 stars instead of 1 or 2. If you're ok with the game lineup for 2017 then I'd say it's ok buying the system now.

So far I am really happy with the Switch, which I pre-ordered along with Zelda through Best Buy and picked up on launch day. The system was virtually plug-and-play right out of the box, and the initial system update and game load times with the Switch are virtually instantaneous, compared to the nightmarish update/load times of the Wii U. The system itself is sleek and looks great docked, and when playing portable, it is easy to handle and not heavy. That being said, not sure I want to take it out of the house, given the cost. I do not think it is really fair to review at this stage, with such a sparse launch-day lineup of games, with no pack-in title or much downloadable content from the Nintendo eShop. Thus far I am enjoying Zelda, and have found it hard to put the system down. So I'll give 4 stars, and hope for more content soon!

I hesitated when I first thought about buying the Switch (right when it came out), because I just wasn't sure that the quality would be there... months later I read more reviews and decided to buy. I am NOT disappointed. We've had so much fun with the system and the graphics are great. I LOVE that we can now subscribe to Switch Online and play all the classics like Zelda and Mario 3.

The Switch is a fun console, even though there isn't much released for it yet. Buy the Zelda game and wait for others, because the gaming experience is fun with it.

Good and fun games. My family loves to play together at get together

Good console, holds out well for being a few years old.

Amazing entertainment for all and get addictive content

The game has great graphics for a handheld and good graphics when transferred to a television , Charger port for tv system does seem a little cheaply made though.

Fun game my kid likes it..........................

Great console, lots of games to enjoy, carrying around is easy and last a few hours.

Great product. Was brand new in box. Great customer service.

Great product that my kids love. It's very easy and intuitive, especially when hooking up to the TV. I would recommend.

Purchased it for my brother the moment it came back in stock. So happy I was able to purchase it. He loves playing it now.

Amazing fast delivery and great console no regrets my daughter love it

Great gaming system. I love playing my Switch all the time.

It’s a Switch ! Good times for family gaming fun ! Was hard to get during COVID crisis ! Excited to find it at Best Buy !

Been a lot of fun with this little system. Lots of games already to buy or download.

Very convenient to carry around. I played for a quite long time with my companion on a flght. The joy-con is charged wirelessly once it's clicked in . But the battery drops a little bit faster than I expected... may be the display is not accurate. But you do have charge your console after a while so that joy-con can be charged. You have to prepare an typeC cable yourself so that you can charge it anywhere.

I love my switch and i think it's great when there's lots of games involved in the nintendo eshop. Your time will be very enjoyable, but ( unsure if it's my issue) the wifi connection to 2.4ghz doesn't connect but only 5.0ghz. I just need to get closer or use 5.0ghz to connect only. Overall I enjoy it.

A little outdated and online is lacking but lots of fun