Looking forward to games to come. Love being able to play breath of the wild on the go

I have something of a love/hate relationship with Nintendo consoles, especially in recent years. While I grew up with consoles like the Super NES, Nintendo 64, and Gamecube, in the time since then my preference has shifted to Nintendo's handhelds like the DS and the 3DS.

Nintendo's dream of hybrid gaming fully realized; Truly exciting hardware that stands out from the rest; Fairly solid launch lineup; especially with Zelda

Accessories are far too expensive; Online systems still need a lot of work; Launch feels rushed in general

is a compelling purchase. A revision will ultimately fix some of the design complaints, but you could be waiting a while.

Next to the aforementioned power button is a volume rocker, while further along the top edge is a vent, a 3.5mm audio/headphone output and a flip out...

Zelda; Some very nifty engineering; Generally very good build quality; Screen is bright; colourful and accurate; Headphone output of good quality,...

Joy-Con occasionally disconnects; Stick & button layout can be awkward; Headphone only available in handheld mode; Wi-Fi capability could be better,...

The Nintendo switch is a powerful hand-held Console compared to its predecessors. It surpasses the PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS in every way. Although as a home console, it lacks the power that the 3-year-old PS4 and Xbox One has.

Feels like a premium product; Very portable; Option to play at home and on-the-go; Quick and hassle-free transition from handheld to gaming on the TV; Waking it up from Sleep mode is almost instantaneous; Decent graphics

Frame rate issues when docked; Joy-Con on its own could be limiting to use; Cannot charge Joy-Cons on the Grip; Cannot backup files; Cannot connect to a wireless headphone

Whilst Snake Pass has some highlights, it ultimately fails to connect gameplay and design in one cohesive experience.

So the Nintendo Switch has now been out for over a month and the dust is settling so to speak after one hell of a launch. Indeed, the Nintendo Switch proved to be so popular that Nintendo has had to double the production run on the new console to keep up with demand, with gamers falling over...

Innovative design; Premium look and feel; Attractive price point

Not as powerful as PS4 or Xbox One; Third party support is; right now; largely an unknown quantity

Is Nintendo's latest console something you should get excited about, or is it full of gimmicks? Find out in our Nintendo Switch review.

Design

Faulty hardware; overheating; left joycon; Nintendo support

However, if Nintendo leaves you completely cold, and the idea of taking your games away from the TV or monitor and out into the real world isn't for you, you probably won't enjoy the Switch.