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- Paul BReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2017
Nintendo pushing console hardware in interesting directions again
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Verified Purchase - Anthony PritchardReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2017
First impressions of a very interesting console
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Although I haven't had the console for very long, below are my initial impressions and a brief review; hopefully it'll be useful to others thinking about purchasing.Anthony PritchardFirst impressions of a very interesting console
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2017
--Dock--
The dock is surprisingly light and doesn't seem to have a massive amount in it. There are 3 ports on the dock; one HDMI, one AC and one USB. There also seems to be a USB type C port in the centre of the dock under where the tablet sits. The tablet doesn't seem to use it so not 100% what this is for.
The dock connects to the Switch tablet via 2 pins which protrude from the base of the dock. There's not much of a visual indicator as to how these line up with the tablet, but it's quite clear visually when it is/isn't docked. I imagine it's something you'll get used to, and after having the Switch a while you'll easily be able to insert the tablet into the pins first time. For me though I found a couple of times I'd have to re-adjust the tablet so it'd fit into the pins properly.
--Tablet--
I've not used the tablet too much yet, but it's a decent size for gaming on if you're holding it. I imagine some games will be a bit tricky if you're using it with the kickstand though; if you're a few feet away you might struggle with smaller details in games. This goes especially for multiplayer stuff - make sure you're both sitting close to the screen!
The kickstand itself seems to do the job, although I'd recommend picking up a 3rd-party stand if you plan on using it this way a lot as it only has 1 position and the tablet can be easily knocked over whilst using it.
The screen itself is bright and pleasant to look at, and lacks the reflective coating of the Wii U tablet. I'd also say it feels nicer to hold as it has a touch more weight to it. I've not held it for an extended gaming session, but for brief periods the weight didn't seem to be an issue.
There are 2 grooves either side of the tablet, onto which the Joycons click. Doing this is very satisfying, and it's cool that there are multiple control options. As a first-time user changing from the Joycon grip to the the tablet wasn't too awkward, and as I get used to the controllers I can only imagine this improving with time. The Switch's concept of offering lots of different ways to play is definitely something they've achieved here. Speaking of which...
--Controllers--
The Joycons individually are VERY small. Nintendo have done a good job of giving them a lot of usable buttons and making them functional, but unless you've got small hands you'll stuggle to use a single one for long sessions. However, the very fact that you're able to do this is pretty cool, particularly where on-the-go multiplayer is concerned.
Using 2 of them in the grip though is a much more pleasant experience, and what most gamers will be doing 99% of the time. Although the right stick is a touch low for my liking, the Joycons themselves are clearly produced to a very high standard and each button has a pleasant feel to it. The slightly dusty matte finish helps with this and makes the Joycon's high individual cost a little easier to justify, particularly since they also include Amiibo functionality, IR cameras and 'HD rumble'. The latter is a massively underrated feature and genuinely is a huge piece of controller innovation. I really hope devs make full use of that functionality!
--Software & menus--
The software feels a little sparse at the moment; the monochrome themes are missing a bit of Nintendo's charm, but it's clear they plan to add more themes in future. Of course there'll also be more apps and games out at a later date as well to help populate the home screen. Outside of games though, menus and options come with pleasing sounds and music, and everything is relatively swift to load. Personally I don't mind the minimalist approach, but others who are used to XBox's approach of 'fill the screen with as much content as possible' may be disappointed.
--Conclusion--
All in all, I think the Nintendo Switch hardware shows a lot of potential for a new console; it presents quite a few genuine innovations, and manages to pull them off without the whole experience becoming too disjointed or awkward. Although playing on-the-go via a 7" tablet may not be an ideal way to play games, it certainly beats a phone or DS screen in terms of size, and offers new options for multiplayer gaming which haven't really been explored before. For a portable device, it's also surprisingly powerful! If you're looking at this as a 3DS replacement, you'll definitely be surprised at the step up in graphical fidelity. For many, the current lack of AAA games (Zelda: BotW being the main 'killer title', but what a title it is!) is an issue. I think that's a valid criticism, and for some the idea of spending £280 RRP to play a handful of games is too much. However, there is an array of titles scheduled for steady release throughout the year, and since this review is intended for the hardware itself I can't really penalise it for that.
I find the premise of the Switch a lot more exciting than a PS4 or XBox One, and would probably use it a lot more than both of those. I can definitely see myself throwing this in the car or in a bag in case I have the opportunity to use it. That's something I'd never do with a traditional home console!
An exciting games console for sure, and I look forward to seeing what Nintendo and dev studios are able to do with it over the coming years.
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- SordelReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2017
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Verified Purchase - PeteReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2018
Pleasant little gadget. Not perfect.
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