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1036 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1036 reviews of Nintendo Switch (2017). The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other Game Consoles for all reviews. Comments about the design and game selection are generally positive. The portability and usability are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the reliability and price, and there are some mixed views about the size.
usability, family , portability, game selection, design
price, reliability
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Game Consoles the Nintendo Switch (2017) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.
Expert review by : Robert Leedham (stuff.tv)
Nintendo's make-or-break new console is a modular marvel which is at home on the road as it is in your front room. And we love it
Brilliant as both a home console and a portable ; Joy-Cons are genius ; Solid line-up of games
Hidden costs of ownership add up ; Online service still up in the air
Nintendo’s 2-in-1 console is the real deal, with a huge list of fantastic games
Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.co.uk)
Nintendo's next game system, coming March 2017, is a whole new idea with familiar roots.
bitgamer-excellent Award
Expert review by : Jake Tucker (bit-tech.net)
No, not the excellent Will Smith song, but the Nintendo console you'll be desperate for
The Switch is a strong games machine, and it fills the niche that many people didn't even think existed. It's not perfect, and there are just a handful of games available for the console at the moment, but there's a lot of promise here. It's a machine...
Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)
Nintendo Switch Online is a low-cost subscription for playing Switch games online that includes hundreds of retro titles and a streaming music service.
Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)
The Nintendo Switch works as both a home game console and a handheld, offering access to a remarkably strong library of excellent games on your TV at home or in your hands on the go.
Expert review by : Eric Abent (slashgear.com)
It's sort of hard to believe, but it's been a whole nine months since the Nintendo Switch launched. Part of what makes that feel unbelievable is just how big of a year the Switch has had. 2017 was indeed packed for the Switch, and as we close in on the...
Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)
Nintendo Switch games for 2017 : Game pioneer Nintendo outlined upcoming waypoints on the continuing journey that started with the launch of the Nintendo Switch portable game system in March 2017. in 2017, Nintendo recharges its commitment to...
Nintendo showcases new Switch game titles like Super Mario Odyssey and Yoshi, Kirby and Xenoblade Chronicles. The company also announced the development of the Metroid Prime 4 game and a Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch.
Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)
This is your chance to win a Nintendo Switch game system : Frito-Lay's variety pack gives away one Nintendo Switch portable game system and Nintendo Switch game every hour for six weeks. The Nintendo Switch sweepstakes runs from May 28, 2017 to July 8,...
Once you enter your bag code, a screen on the special microsite will appear telling you if you've won! If your code is a winner, you'll receive an email explaining how to claim your prize.
Expert review by : Ilse Jurriën (letsgodigital.org)
Nintendo Switch production will be increased : The Nintendo Switch has now been available worldwide for about two months, but the game console is very limited available due to its enormous popularity. According to Financial Times Nintendo has decided...
In addition to the revolutionary game console, Nintendo has also released a whole host of attractive games and the company already revealed it will announce another dozen of new games this year.
Expert review by : Ilse Jurriën (letsgodigital.org)
Nintendo E3 video game show : As part of Nintendo's plan to deliver news about upcoming games throughout the year, the company will provide a packed week of activities at the E3 video game show, which runs from 13th to 15th June in Los Angeles....
In addition to all of these activities, Nintendo will also host game tournaments that will be livestreamed from the E3 show floor. The 2017 Splatoon 2 World Inkling Invitational splats onto the scene on 13th June and features Splatoon 2 for Nintendo...
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