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Nintendo Switch review: specs and price

Nintendo Switch

Why is Nintendo Switch better than the average?

  • Number of games
    ?

    7165vs1217.6
  • Number of exclusive games
    ?

    145vs65.43
  • Number of controllers
    ?

    8vs1.79
  • USB ports
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    3vs1.73
  • Thickness
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    14 mmvs50.03 mm
  • Volume
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    339.61 cm³vs1011.69 cm³
  • Number of analog sticks
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    2vs1.67
  • Screen size
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    6.2"vs5.27"

Price comparison

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User reviews

Overall rating

Nintendo Switch
7.9
26 User reviews
Nintendo Switch
7.9/10
26 User reviews

Features

Quality of exclusive games

8.8/10
25 votes

Backwards compatibility

6.4/10
24 votes

Controller

7.8/10
25 votes

Non-gaming apps

6.1/10
26 votes

Quiet operation

7.3/10
25 votes

Comments

The Master

The Master

2 years ago

7 / 10

Good Console with mostly stupid Games.

The Master

The Master

2 years ago

7 / 10

The Nintendo Switch is a very great Gaming Console. Technical Specs are okay and allow great Games. That the Switch is String enough to present great Graphics and a very good performance, you can see at Nintendo exclusives like Luigis Mansion or all these Mario Games. Also Assassin's Creed looks more better than the same PS5 Version. Sadly is the fact that Nintendo allows Developers to publish their crappy Indie-Games and Mobile Games on the Console. In the eShop you mostly find very bad Games with poor Graphics, gameplay, Story. I also find games which was not playable because bugs in the Code of the Game. In this Case you will lose your Money because Nintendo not will do any refunds. For the Console are very less great Games available. You can count these good Games on you 2 Hands.

Pros

  • Great Console for Home or Mobile
  • Graphics are very good with Nintendo exclusives

Cons

  • eShop full with Indie and Mobilephone-Trash
  • Games are expensive
5 users found this helpful
Fabio

Fabio

2 years ago

9 / 10

Very entertaining

Fabio

Fabio

2 years ago

9 / 10

While it may not be the ultimate gaming console, it certainly comes with some uniquely fascinating games. As a casual gamer, I don't have a lot of time to dedicate to gaming. The Switch, however, is very entertaining and the controllers make the gaming experience very dynamic.

Pros

  • Controllers
  • Multiplayer games

Cons

  • Few 'serious' games
4 users found this helpful
Richard

Richard

1 year ago

4 / 10

Needs an update

Richard

Richard

1 year ago

4 / 10

The console is great for what it is - handheld gaming device that can be docked as a console. That said, most games are visually impaired as far as framerates and resolution, most capping out between 720p and 1080p while docked and up to 720p in handheld (but constantly under 720p for the most part). The quality of the exclusive games are undeniable though, when they are actual Nintendo first party games like Super Mario Odyssey and Breath of the Wild. Other exclusives from 3rd party developers though don't seem to get the same level of quality assurance as 1st party games do (such as the Pokemon Legends Arceus and Pokemon Scarlet/Violet). 3rd party games are often visually basic yet have problems keeping a decent resolution and a stable framerate. Nintendo is also not fond of sales, so games tend to stay $50 to $60 for the long haul, like Breath of the Wild which is several years old now. It's a great portable system while on the go (just bring a charger) and is mediocre as a home console (not many apps like Xbox and PlayStation have). The library for backwards compatible games are non-existent unless you get the online pass and the expansion pass. Even then, there aren't many older NES, SNES, N64 or Game Cube games available to play and the classic libraries are not updated with new games that often.

Pros

  • Small and portable
  • Great 1st party exclusives
  • Fun controllers

Cons

  • Joycon drift
  • Poor battery life
  • Poor resolution
  • 3rd party games need QA
  • Unstable framerates
  • Not many 3rd party apps
  • Not backwards compatible
  • Digital game library is weak compared to Xbox and PlayStation
  • Underpowered
4 users found this helpful

Performance

CPU speed

4 x 2 GHz

The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
Floating-point performance is a measurement of the raw processing power of the GPU.
RAM

4GB

Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
The clock speed of the graphics processing unit (GPU).
supports ray tracing
Nintendo Switch
Ray tracing is an advanced light rendering technique that provides more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in games.
I/O throughput

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I/O throughput refers to the bandwidth of the internal storage. Storage that supports faster data transmission speeds results in quicker load times.
GDDR version

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Newer versions of GDDR memory offer improvements such as higher transfer rates that give increased performance.
Is an NVMe SSD
Nintendo Switch
NVMe SSDs use the PCIe interface, which has a higher bandwidth than the SATA interface. This results in much faster read/write speeds compared to SSDs which use the SATA interface.
A higher memory bandwidth means the memory can be accessed faster and therefore data can be retrieved quicker, having a positive effect on the performance.

General info

Type

Portable

The type of game console.
The resolution represents the amount of pixels that make up the image. It is a key indicator of image quality, with higher resolutions providing sharper and more detailed images.
The display resolution represents the amount of pixels that make up the image. It is a key indicator of image quality, with higher resolutions providing sharper and more detailed images.
Hard drive is replaceable
Nintendo Switch
The internal hard drive can be replaced by the user, for example if you wish to upgrade to a larger storage capacity.
Devices with an internal power supply are desirable as they don't require a large external "power brick" on the cable. It’s more aesthetically pleasing and an advantage if you have limited space.
The type of technology used in the display.
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Is region free
Nintendo Switch
Region free devices allow you to play games from different continents. This enables you to collect a larger game library, and you could play games before they are released in your region.

Connectivity

With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
supports Wi-Fi
Nintendo Switch
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.
has an HDMI output
Nintendo Switch
You can output high definition video and audio to a display. This could be an HDMI port, Mini HDMI port, or a USB-C port that supports HDMI.
HDMI version

HDMI 1.4

Newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
has an external memory slot
Nintendo Switch
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
A portable device (e.g., handheld console, smartphone) can be connected to a home console and used as a gamepad.

Features

Consoles which have more games offer more choice to the user. It is also an indicator of how popular a console is.
Exclusive games are only available to that game console producer.
has voice commands
Nintendo Switch
You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.
backwards compatibility
Nintendo Switch
With backwards compatibility, you can play games from the previous generation (or several generations) of console.
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
This means you don’t have to wait for the entire game to download first, as the later stages of the game download while you are playing.
supports quick resume
Nintendo Switch
Quick resume is a feature that allows you to switch between several running games with practically zero loading times.
supports Discord voice chat
Nintendo Switch
It supports Discord Voice, allowing you to chat with people on other platforms such as PC and mobile.
Supports 3D audio
Nintendo Switch
3D audio provides a more immersive soundscape than traditional surround sound technologies, allowing you to pinpoint the exact direction that sounds are coming from.

Controllers

More controllers allows you to have more people playing at a time.
has adaptive triggers
Nintendo Switch
Special motors in the controller can adjust the tension of the trigger buttons, adding to the feeling of immersion. For example, the triggers can become harder to press down as a player’s character sprints and becomes fatigued.
A motion controller is a type of game controller that utilizes sensors (such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, and other types of sensors) to track motion and provide input.
Has a wireless controller
Nintendo Switch
The device controllers connect to the console wirelessly, allowing for a tangle free gaming experience.
The more analog sticks, the more complex the input can be.
has an integrated touchpad
Nintendo Switch
With a touchpad, users can control the device by moving their finger on a touch-sensitive surface.
Has dual force feedback
Nintendo Switch
With dual force feedback the controller has realistic vibrations, allowing you to feel the direction from which the impact is coming.
A lighter controller puts less strain on the hands while playing.
The more buttons the device has, the more complex the input can be.

Miscellaneous

The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.

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