I'm sorry to hear that you think the review wasn't conclusive enough. I tried my best to highlight the technical specifications of the device along with my thoughts on what worked and didn't, but I'd love to hear what else you wanted to know about the console.
I would've liked an in-depth piece with more information about the wireless technologies used in the device (Bluetooth, 5Ghz?) as well as a complete disassembly describing the internal components with some well-founded speculation (based on hardware observations) on what kind of graphical budgets (polygons, complex-shaders, texture resolutions, etc) can we expect from the system in the future. How the need for portable autonomy might further limit the console's graphical capabilities? That kind of thing. I realize that's not what the Switch is about and I'm not saying that's what you should do, just what I'd like to see. I enjoyed the video in any case.
Yes, I realize that this is GameSpot and that Nintendo already provides all the technical information (somewhere, someplace) and that they probably wouldn't allow them to show a complete disassembly of the device at this time. I was just saying what I would like to see regardless of what they intended to showcase with this video. More information would've made it feel more like a review and less like an overview.
João Pedro because they have reason to be harsh about them do you understand the point of a review unless you can prove they lie on what they say about Microsoft then they are not biased
i think nintendo did a great job. instead of trying to compete with other console with better specs. they being creative n make something different. ill definitely get this, a console for social gathering.
XXX XXX u seriously comparing gaming console with mobile gaming? do i need to remind u that mobile gaming is the origin of micro transaction and it nearly ruin gaming industry? well u can stick with that.
I love how most people who hate the Switch have never actually played it, most of them are probably the kids who are like my Gun is bigger than yours while Playing COD
IAmThe GameBoy I love how most people who praise the switch have never actually played it yet. It goes both ways. Stop labeling people who criticize the switch "haters." You fanboys are so fucking toxic.
Johny Walker O what's that? I hear many intelligent people already pre-ordered this system. But if you think the rest are babies then I'm a baby I guess.
Since Nintendo isn't really entirely focused on graphics, going hybrid console-mobile really makes sense since they can just use a mobile processor like NvidiaTegra to suit their needs. Very smart of them
***** You can't know a console good or not on 1 day neither. If we review console day one, then the ps4 and xbox one are both shit. Every day 1 console is a leap of faith.
Nico las He only played one game and said some features will MIGHT be coming in the future. This review is useless, if your buying this day 1 you're a hardcore Nintendo fan but if anybody else see this console is a leap of faith which is fine.
Hakeem npc This review is acceptable for anyone that buys it at launch. He REVIEWS what's available at launch. When the ps4 pro launched, reviews shouldn't of had to wait for AAA developers to release 4k patches for their games. Same concept.
The biggest thing that stuck out to me was that he said Breath of the Wild drops frames when docked (the example shown actually looked like it dropped to zero frames a few tiems). Seriously? How could Nintendo not have worked out issues like that by now? BOTW is going to be a lot of peoples first experience with the Switch. Thats such a bummer to hear that the Switch struggles (at times) to run their first huge flagship release. I really hope they figure out ways to fix that and that it's not a sign of whats to come with future releases.
Dude have you EVER played an open-world game, the two most popular words associated with open-world games are the words lag and glitches, I'm actually surprised that most of the time it performs well and that there's not a lot of bugs if any at all
also keep in mind that this game was devoloped more for the wii u than the switch, even the CEO of nintendo said that botw is not using the total potencial of the switch because it's a wii u port, so it just wasn't fully optimised
Good points. It's true that open world games by nature have more resources to load and can drop frames, it's just not often that I've seen modern "next gen" open world games basically freeze like we saw in this video. For instance I've been playing FFXV since it came out and while yes the framerate can dip a little at times it's never been noticeable and certainly never froze. That may not be a fair comparison since the Switch isn't in competition with the PS4 in terms of processing power. Hopefully the day one patch can optimize the experience. I'm trying to be optimistic
you know I have seen A LOT of gameplay of breath of the wild and non of them ever have frame rate drops like this no where close only like little ones every now and then
I swear gamers are so entitled nowadays, all they care about is graphics and the how powerful it is. The N64 is old and underpowered but is it fun? Yes it is fun.
Zac_ Just because it's fun doesn't mean being underpowered is good. And gamers don't care about graphics, gamers care about frame rate. Frame rate effects games a lot and can decrease the fun by a lot.
Zac_ That's because back then that was the standard but if it came out now it wouldn't be the highest rated game of all time.for example phones from 5 years ago were amazing back then but if they came out now reviewers would shit on the even the best rated phone.
This is a super helpful format for a hardware review! I love how you're syncing the videos with what you're saying - when you talk about the OS, you're showing the OS; when you're talking about controller ergonomics, you're showing how the buttons are pressed and how the controller's held. I found myself not even needing a score on this, it was really informative.
sooooo let me get this right.. You hate the switch and you decide to watch a SWITCH video just so you can comment on how much you hate it? i mean... really?
how can people have an opinion on something unless they're fully informed? maybe people watched this hoping their minds would change and were disappointed, resulting in them leaving a hateful comment. You're argument doesn't make sense.
People who don't like the console would just ignore the video. Folks who're jealous would click on the video and take their time to post a hate comment. Period.
Jorge Alan Gonzalez Barrón Horizon zero dawn, Uncharted 4 & Lost Legacy, Nathan drake collection, Crash bandicoot, Bloodborne, Ratchet and clank, Persona 5, Gravity rush 1+2, Yakuza 0, Nioh, Infamous SS/First light, Gran Turismo, God of war, Spiderman, Death Stranding, Detroit become human, The last of us 1+2, and many more. Hope that answers your question. PC&PS4 owner here.
for its exclusives..... basically any game thats NOT on PC? the ratchet and clank series and gravity rush are my top two favorite series of all time for me.
Negan Lannister my controllers haven't experienced any bugs, I'm ok with the library for now because of Zelda, i don't care about the battery life because i mainly play it on my TV, which also means i don't use the kickstand. even if i did use it in portable mode, which is rare, i wouldn't disconnect the joycons because that would create more distance between me and the screen, and I'm not playing co-op on that tiny screen. i think it's cool that it's an option though, no one is "forcing" me to use the kickstand, a crappy kickstand is better than no kickstand at all. and it has plenty of games coming out soon. i gladly paid 400 dollars
Haters should just chill. It's right to be sceptical but saying It's going to fail before It's even released is just unreasonable. Besides It's not like ps4 and Xbox1 had a lot of games at release so stop saying the lack of games is going to kill it.
cyborgGerbil That's why I said it was ok to be sceptical. Scepticism is reasonable whereas hating is not. And the Switch has a surprising amount of launch games it's just that people are fixated on Zelda, sure alot of them are indies and some people don't like those for some reason but if you don't care then you should be pretty satisfied with the launch
Alpha's Dank Shit No one wants it to render 1080p, it just needs to remain somewhat stable at whatever resolution it's outputting (but the fricken thing can't even do that on old ass Wii U titles).
Thankyou Gamespot for actually getting into the technical side with added comparisons to shed light on the hardware. A much better scaled review than IGN's "It's not PS4, so it's bad" mentality. I'm glad to see something informative for once.
no hate... nintendo doesn't really give much reason to purchase... too many unknowns for the purchase... I'll keep my Wii U and cop Zelda friday... To those of you who make the switch...... have fun!
Mark O I'd be interested in online multiplayer.. it was tough to play smash on Wii u ... games is another.... if anything. like I did for the Wii u ... I'll wait a year or so and see what happens
and talk about micro purchase transactions. Get this add-on, and this add-on, and there will be more upgrades maybe. FTS, the console is actually more than $300. FTS for want you get
Yurei Kumo Neither am I. Going to need to see a price drop and more games. This is too early to jump on the bandwagon. Nintendo has a poor streak lately. The gimmicks are getting stale and anything they have put out since Wii just seem like a cash grab.
Storme Prince Their line up hasn't been officially dated so no they don't. Games can be delayed and probably will be. They are porting games from the PS3 and 360 library. I wouldn't call that a stellar line up. I have those games already no need to purchase them again on an overpriced tablet so I can play them on the crapper?!
cyborgGerbil Nothing wrong with pointing out the faults but I'm talking about the ones that go on every video thrashing the system. I'm enjoying Snipperclips and can't wait for the future titles to be released.
Nintendo freak Exactly. For example: the Wii remote and nunchuck came out and haters kept bashing it but when the PS move came out, everyone loved it. Wtf?
Brandon Fong If you enjoy Nintendo Exclusives, then I would recommend you wait a year or so, then get the Switch to go alongside your PS4. That's what I will be doing, getting the PS4 later this year, then picking up a Switch next year.
Jesus dude both sides need to calm down. Nintendo fanboys criticism is not hating we criticize so they can do better because we want them to succeed. Nintendo haters it is their money and they can spend it how they want. Personal I don't think it is a day one purchase because the game line up is kinda weak but that being said if later on they release killer apps I will pick it up. The 3ds had the same problem day one line up was weak but later on it became amazing. Time will tell
Maxim Cryseria Actually, it's gamespot's mistake. They either had a defective switch or some problem with their TV, as other you tubers didn't experience the lag.
Maxim Cryseria Expensive portable? The psVita costed 300 when it came out without 3A games. Also unplayable at TV cause there were 2-3 stutters. . in the demo version ok?!
No, it's a home console/portable hybrid. This has been made very clear in all marketing material. And from what I'd read, Zelda doesn't chug much at all, it's actually noticeably worse on the Wii U.
Maxim Cryseria frame rate drops seem few and far between from what I've heard and seen. Besides, if you play 3rd party games I'm sure you're more than fine when it comes to overlooking that lol Fallout 4 anyone?? XD
Abel Villa 2 years tops lol After you nintenfags get your kiddi zelda fix, this gimmiky underpowerd 720p shit will be collecting dust next to your Wii U and amibos beging for third party games(lol not counting those shitty indie games) to come to it. But hey you guys always have shitty 1,2 switch! Shake some ice cubes and milk some cows lol, also good luck finding any normal person to play this godawful game with you
Spencer Phelps well actually you can't even spell anything right besides insults and I am not even a grammar nazi but you suck So much that I had to point it out
The switch offers only Zelda for now. that's not worth 300 at the moment, wait til they shell out more known first party legendary games with legendary charm that Nintendo puts in. wait for smash, Metroid and more!
Or any of Nintendo's previous generation's greatest notable titles, I mean if you can do it on mobile then why the hell not on the switch right mate? Antasma1
If it were just a console and it was a Ps4 or Xbone, it would be underwhelming. Seeing as how it is Nintendo and a portable/console hybrid, it is definitely worth the money. Besides, most of us already have a PC/PS4/Xbone to care for third party support or graphics on the switch, which is not bad at all, by the way.
gona be awesome great library all ready can't wait for escapists 2 and mario odyssey. pre paid my zelda collectors edition and console today ready for midnight launch
"it tends to dip when there's too much happening on the screen" -shows scene with one enemy dying and camera looking toward the ground. As someone who has this pre ordered I'm not going to lie, I'm a little nervous about this frame rate dipping issue
Probably one of the most objective reviews out there. No bandwagonning on hype nor overly stressing on its flaws. From this I'd say, It's a pretty good console.
"Heavily customized" - we don't really know about the heavily part, 250 people working two years isn't a lot in the chipmaking world (and that included making NVN and the OS), and 121mm2 would be scarily coincidental to the Tegra X1s die size. GPU/CPU setup is probably the same, might have removed the .little cores, but I wouldn't say it's heavily customized. Closer to a TX1 than fully custom.
I love Zelda and its a great flagship but seriously 1-2-Switch Fast RMX Just Dance 2017 Human Resource Machine **I Am Setsuna ******The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Little Inferno **Shovel Knight Skylanders: Imaginators Snipperclips Super Bomberman R World of Goo
I believe that the main mistake people make while deciding wether or not to buy a Nintendo Switch is comparing it to other mainstream device such as the PS4 and Xbox One, the Switch is very clearly taking a different path and therefore the games available won't be the same as those on the PS4 and Xbox One. I also believe that the reason as of why there aren't a lot of AAA titles is because developpers are engaging in a Wait and See policy, evaluating the market which as proven to be full of opportunity, so I guess that the best titles have yet to come.
nakai86p I'm glad to see somebody in this comment section who is willing to be optimistic despite not being a fanboy. As someone who is getting the Switch but is remaining cautious, I salute you sir. Also, great review, Jimmy.
Why hasn’t everyone brought up that Nintendo Switch is the first handheld in the world that has HD rumble feature! I always long for any future iterations of any handheld device that would support rumble feature but none existed until now in 2017! Both PSP and PS Vita don’t have dual shock support nor does DS and 3DS have rumble feature. So happy that I can have rumble feature on my switch handheld! 🤘👏🏻
the console is shit like the wii u. it doesnt have a decent third party support. Only shitty low graphics third party games are announced for it like minecraft and fifa, both of which are also on android and ios.
Because not all of us have the time to sit at home after a long work day to play. This provides a great option for those who have long commutes or spend much of their day away from home.
hardcore Nintendo fans. people who are ignorant and assume xbox,PS play the exact same games (and yes ive seen people say that). people who want something on the go maybe?
+cyborgGerbil Boi How the fuck could they ruin the most simplistic console ever? The Switch did something new and cheaper. Also the pro controller is 150 for the PS4 and 70 for the Switch. Why is nobody seeing that?
@K2Live If by "flop" you mean successful, then yes, they flopped really, really hard. I just hope you didn't buy it anyway and be reminded everyday of your bigotry.
the wiiu was a great console i loved getting one big game a year and not getting any of the big titles on the other consoles thats the nintendo experience! cant wait for the switch!
awesome review. IGN gave it a 6.7 on their in progress review. Which isn't far behind their final score for the xbox one so we'll see when they give their full review and final score
Coming across this video a year after its release, it's funny to read the comments predicting doom and despair for Nintendo, and then look at the sales numbers for the Switch... XD
Hmm, I guess the draw back for me is that whenever I go out I'm never really in a situation where I want to game. I commute via bike or car, and when i'm on vacation I generally just want to hang out with my wife and friends. I wonder how much of a seller the portability will be. I guess we'll find out in 2019 with the Switch U.
Dude, if Zelda is really running into framerate issues they should just patch it to run at 720p instead of 900. Like can people tell the difference that much? It's still HD
I want to start this off by saying I'm not a Nintendo fanboy and I want to be completely objective here. I understand some of the criticism, like the battery, lack of first party titles at launch and price of some essential accessories, but can't understand why people want this thing to fail. Everyone saying that Nintendo is stupid for releasing a console with lower specs than the competitors don't understand that people don't buy consoles for specs. People who want specs should just build a PC and be done with it. People buy consoles for the exclusives, new ideas and services companies and brands can provide. Nintendo games have been great for years (even some Wii U titles, let's be real here) and people want that kind of fun in their console, especially if they can take that kind of fun on the go where they would normally be confined to home. New and innovative ideas like this should be celebrated and given hope for a good future, because if this succeeds, companies can improve upon the idea so that everyone has something to like about it later on. I personally am excited for this new tech and look forward to playing it when it launches.
Heres a review for ya, had people over who had no idea what the switch was, played 1-2 switch and Fast RMX for 2 hours before anyone realized its also a portable console, blew everyones minds, PS4 and Xbox can suck it
I got a feeling that there will be an update to botw so that there won't be frame rate issues when you're playing it on the TV. Remember, the full functionally of the switch won't happen until release day.
I think the main reason why someone would buy a switch (besides being a nintendo fan) or wouldn't buy a switch is how they like to game. I prefer pure consoles because they don't have battery life, they overall how more processing power, and I wouldn't be playing video games outside of home. The switch looks neat with the fact that you can switch between portable and your TV, but unless this thing blows up and everybody has one like how everyone has a PS4/Xbox One, I don't think I'll invest in one.
Thank you for the review and it's direct response to the inquiries made on previous videos. I'm also glad to see that a rating was avoided completely on this. :)
Im getting one on launch day, along with Botw. Woulda liked a bigger launch line up, but botw is a huge game, so it should keep me going until MK8 Deluxe comes out. I also do not care about having "the most flashy and realistic graphics, oh the graphics aren't SUPER AMASING? Rip offfff" Not trying to be a fanboy, but this seems worth it
this is the future of gaming consoles, I think ps and xbox will follow because we have a cutting edge technology people want to play whenever and wherever, so it's a good idea to take the console with you and play whenever you want or wherever you want.
I'm a senior in college and I have so many fucking essays and assignments due this Friday so I'm busting my ass to finish them all so I can play my Switch on Friday lol
Never buy a portable console from a company that states "Small numbers of stuck or dead pixels are a characteristic of LCD screens. They are normal and should not be considered a defect."
Okay, I have a PS4 but the switch is looking pretty good to me right now. Didn't pick up a Wii U because of the "tablet hooked to tv"thing. But now I'm actually think about buying this. Good job Nintendo.
I'm buying the switch not just for Zelda but the fact that it's so cool the way they worked it all out and it's difrent I'm never home so this is a plus
Are you picking up a Switch? If so, what game (other than Zelda because EVERYONE is getting Zelda!) are you picking up?
GameSpot Mario odyssey
GameSpot MARIO kart
Fast RMX, 1-2 Switch (30€ here), Snipperclips at release. Later on Mario Kart, Arms, Project Sonic, Splatoon 2, Mario Odysee, Xenoblade 2, War Groove
GameSpot I am getting Lego city undercover
GameSpot snipper clips and the fast racing game. Possibly 1-2 switch.
This feels more like an overview rather than an actual review of the console
I'm sorry to hear that you think the review wasn't conclusive enough. I tried my best to highlight the technical specifications of the device along with my thoughts on what worked and didn't, but I'd love to hear what else you wanted to know about the console.
I would've liked an in-depth piece with more information about the wireless technologies used in the device (Bluetooth, 5Ghz?) as well as a complete disassembly describing the internal components with some well-founded speculation (based on hardware observations) on what kind of graphical budgets (polygons, complex-shaders, texture resolutions, etc) can we expect from the system in the future. How the need for portable autonomy might further limit the console's graphical capabilities? That kind of thing. I realize that's not what the Switch is about and I'm not saying that's what you should do, just what I'd like to see. I enjoyed the video in any case.
Yes, I realize that this is GameSpot and that Nintendo already provides all the technical information (somewhere, someplace) and that they probably wouldn't allow them to show a complete disassembly of the device at this time. I was just saying what I would like to see regardless of what they intended to showcase with this video. More information would've made it feel more like a review and less like an overview.
Mr. Soup
Indeed he didn't say about the right controller having signal problems.
João Pedro because they have reason to be harsh about them do you understand the point of a review unless you can prove they lie on what they say about Microsoft then they are not biased
This console is so badass. Console quality games anywhere, anytime, with anyone. I'm gonna live on this damn thing.
donzaloog1400 so true!
donzaloog1400 Its more powerful than the wii u, and I loved that so it looks really cool.
donzaloog1400
for 3 hours at a time.....
+cyborgGerbil Why are you lying?
donzaloog1400 It's true. The Switch is 720 on the tablet and around 900 on TV.
i think nintendo did a great job. instead of trying to compete with other console with better specs. they being creative n make something different. ill definitely get this, a console for social gathering.
Alexander Chia Hey guess what, Nintendo IS competing.
Emojo at least they find their own edge.
Alexander Chia finally someone get it.
XXX XXX what do you mean?
XXX XXX u seriously comparing gaming console with mobile gaming? do i need to remind u that mobile gaming is the origin of micro transaction and it nearly ruin gaming industry? well u can stick with that.
Xbox One: help I'm on fire
Ps4:wait I'm calling the ambulance
Nintendo: Wii u Wii u Wii u Wii u Wii u Wii u Wii u Wii u
Aldotron [GD] Ps4 toaster
Aldotron [GD] Switch fix Switch fix
Lol one of the best jokes I heard from a looooonng time.. xD
Wii on U...because you're on fire.
How have people not heard of this joke before? People have been posting this everywhere since the Wii U came out.
I love how most people who hate the Switch have never actually played it, most of them are probably the kids who are like my Gun is bigger than yours while Playing COD
yea , why buy a console that plays all future titles , lets all buy the nvidia shield that plays zelda and mario...go back to your backgammon plz.
IAmThe GameBoy I love how most people who praise the switch have never actually played it yet. It goes both ways. Stop labeling people who criticize the switch "haters." You fanboys are so fucking toxic.
Pulling Strings they do you ignorant fool. Check up some facts before commenting something as stupid as this...
Johny Walker O what's that? I hear many intelligent people already pre-ordered this system. But if you think the rest are babies then I'm a baby I guess.
Johny Walker I thought for a moment you were talking about a segment of console demographic on every system.
My thoughts after watching the review:
"...Okay".
It's not like there are much substitutes outside of power
I know, i'm watching tons of videos trying to gain interest in this thing..it's just not "special" enough idk
why?
Schof215 Comfortable with smart phone games?
Antasma1 yea sure, being that I have NEVER downloaded a single cell phone game in my life. but nice try 🖕
Since Nintendo isn't really entirely focused on graphics, going hybrid console-mobile really makes sense since they can just use a mobile processor like NvidiaTegra to suit their needs. Very smart of them
Man even the Switch console itself is getting great reviews! Looks like Nintendo has a hit on their hands!
jcnba28 They had a hit with the Wii U, shame it's third party fell through...
6.7 - ign
coolertuep IGN xD lol
coolertuep Don't tell me you listen to anything ign says. lol
LMAO
their should be a rule that you can't review a console until a year after its release.
***** You can't know a console good or not on 1 day neither. If we review console day one, then the ps4 and xbox one are both shit. Every day 1 console is a leap of faith.
Justin Espeoni are you ten? saying a insult with no rebuttal doesn't make you right, it makes you pompous.
Hakeem npc He said he's used it for a week.
Nico las He only played one game and said some features will MIGHT be coming in the future. This review is useless, if your buying this day 1 you're a hardcore Nintendo fan but if anybody else see this console is a leap of faith which is fine.
Hakeem npc This review is acceptable for anyone that buys it at launch. He REVIEWS what's available at launch. When the ps4 pro launched, reviews shouldn't of had to wait for AAA developers to release 4k patches for their games. Same concept.
The biggest thing that stuck out to me was that he said Breath of the Wild drops frames when docked (the example shown actually looked like it dropped to zero frames a few tiems). Seriously? How could Nintendo not have worked out issues like that by now? BOTW is going to be a lot of peoples first experience with the Switch. Thats such a bummer to hear that the Switch struggles (at times) to run their first huge flagship release. I really hope they figure out ways to fix that and that it's not a sign of whats to come with future releases.
Dude have you EVER played an open-world game, the two most popular words associated with open-world games are the words lag and glitches, I'm actually surprised that most of the time it performs well and that there's not a lot of bugs if any at all
also keep in mind that this game was devoloped more for the wii u than the switch, even the CEO of nintendo said that botw is not using the total potencial of the switch because it's a wii u port, so it just wasn't fully optimised
Michael Plese He says it doesn't happen when undocked. Likely another problem Nintendo has to sort out.
Good points. It's true that open world games by nature have more resources to load and can drop frames, it's just not often that I've seen modern "next gen" open world games basically freeze like we saw in this video. For instance I've been playing FFXV since it came out and while yes the framerate can dip a little at times it's never been noticeable and certainly never froze. That may not be a fair comparison since the Switch isn't in competition with the PS4 in terms of processing power. Hopefully the day one patch can optimize the experience. I'm trying to be optimistic
you know I have seen A LOT of gameplay of breath of the wild and non of them ever have frame rate drops like this no where close only like little ones every now and then
Haters are here before the fans, smh
Looks great, can't wait to pick it up in a couple of days!
CeroLugia agreed
Feminism Must Die So that means their poor just because they don't like a system you sir are a fucking scumbag period.
WHY :(
eddie gordo and neither did the haters.
Im not going to get a switch at launch but definitely has potential to become something revolutionary
I swear gamers are so entitled nowadays, all they care about is graphics and the how powerful it is. The N64 is old and underpowered but is it fun? Yes it is fun.
Zac_ gamers of today don't see a game like mario kart 64 for example fun, because *BAD GRAPHICS*
Zac_ Just because it's fun doesn't mean being underpowered is good. And gamers don't care about graphics, gamers care about frame rate. Frame rate effects games a lot and can decrease the fun by a lot.
Tasdiq Bashar and guess what frame rate ocarina played at? 20fps, 20fps is total shit but guess what it's still the highest rated game of all time.
Zac_ That's because back then that was the standard but if it came out now it wouldn't be the highest rated game of all time.for example phones from 5 years ago were amazing back then but if they came out now reviewers would shit on the even the best rated phone.
Tasdiq Bashar that's my entire point, gamers are entitled to fancy graphics and smooth fps, they can't enjoy games for what it is
This is a super helpful format for a hardware review! I love how you're syncing the videos with what you're saying - when you talk about the OS, you're showing the OS; when you're talking about controller ergonomics, you're showing how the buttons are pressed and how the controller's held. I found myself not even needing a score on this, it was really informative.
Great review, included the positives and negatives, much better than the shit IGN pulled out of their ass. Well done 👌
Thanks!
sooooo let me get this right.. You hate the switch and you decide to watch a SWITCH video just so you can comment on how much you hate it? i mean... really?
Justin Lawson Haters don't make sense.
maybe they try to justified their hatred by watching switch review.
Justin Lawson After all hate is an act of insecurity.
Justin Lawson i had a rough childhood
how can people have an opinion on something unless they're fully informed? maybe people watched this hoping their minds would change and were disappointed, resulting in them leaving a hateful comment. You're argument doesn't make sense.
People who don't like the console would just ignore the video. Folks who're jealous would click on the video and take their time to post a hate comment. Period.
yea , boohoo , people are meannnnnnn .
Amen
Well I'm personally not a Nintendo fan nor do I intend to get a Switch but I enjoy staying informed about multiple segments of the gaming community.
Link I'm jealous as fuck. No hate comments from me. I may consider gay sex in exchange for a switch! 😁
I suppose I'm jealous I can't take Forza outside my home WiFi network.
ill give it 2 years to think it over. see how it goes/what it gets. in the mean time its PC/ps4 for me.
ionic0
Honest, non bait question.
Why would you want a PS4 of you already have a gaming PC?
in 2 years your smartphone will be able to run better games then the switch.
Jorge Alan Gonzalez Barrón Horizon zero dawn, Uncharted 4 & Lost Legacy, Nathan drake collection, Crash bandicoot, Bloodborne, Ratchet and clank, Persona 5, Gravity rush 1+2, Yakuza 0, Nioh, Infamous SS/First light, Gran Turismo, God of war, Spiderman, Death Stranding, Detroit become human, The last of us 1+2, and many more.
Hope that answers your question. PC&PS4 owner here.
for its exclusives..... basically any game thats NOT on PC?
the ratchet and clank series and gravity rush are my top two favorite series of all time for me.
lol. lets see about that.
I'm actually really glad that there are Nintendo haters out there, it makes me more optimistic that i will get the Switch at the midnight release
Nate Johnson the scores are pretty normal for console actually
did you?
how are they awful?
Lol that's what i thought until i went to 8 fucking stores with all of them sold out.
Negan Lannister my controllers haven't experienced any bugs, I'm ok with the library for now because of Zelda, i don't care about the battery life because i mainly play it on my TV, which also means i don't use the kickstand. even if i did use it in portable mode, which is rare, i wouldn't disconnect the joycons because that would create more distance between me and the screen, and I'm not playing co-op on that tiny screen. i think it's cool that it's an option though, no one is "forcing" me to use the kickstand, a crappy kickstand is better than no kickstand at all. and it has plenty of games coming out soon. i gladly paid 400 dollars
Breath of the wild alone will satisfy me
Nah I'm buying BOTW for my Wii U. Nice try though.
same, already pre ordered! :D
Some Dug enjoy the pop-in lagfest
enjoy being a virgin for the rest of your life
mason well that escalated quickly
Some Dug enjoy the 24 fps
I'm not seeing the Switch as a weak home console but as a high-end handheld - and I will love it!
Haters should just chill. It's right to be sceptical but saying It's going to fail before It's even released is just unreasonable. Besides It's not like ps4 and Xbox1 had a lot of games at release so stop saying the lack of games is going to kill it.
Dapperskull 20 They had more than this
cyborgGerbil That's why I said it was ok to be sceptical. Scepticism is reasonable whereas hating is not. And the Switch has a surprising amount of launch games it's just that people are fixated on Zelda, sure alot of them are indies and some people don't like those for some reason but if you don't care then you should be pretty satisfied with the launch
First hate comment I see: _"The Switch can't render 1080p without dying..."_
Oh boy....
Angel of Art There's this wonderful gaming device called a PC for all those games.
Seeing as how GTA, Red Dead, and Mass Effect are on PC, I'd say your statement is invalid. Get a Switch and a PC, easy as that.
Alpha's Dank Shit No one wants it to render 1080p, it just needs to remain somewhat stable at whatever resolution it's outputting (but the fricken thing can't even do that on old ass Wii U titles).
Alpha's Dank Shit that guy must be high! Its native graphics are 1080p!
ssjMaximum22Goku They had to rush the switch version out for the marketing!
Thankyou Gamespot for actually getting into the technical side with added comparisons to shed light on the hardware. A much better scaled review than IGN's "It's not PS4, so it's bad" mentality. I'm glad to see something informative for once.
Cool. Thanks for the kind words!
Revin You should know never to take an IGN review seriously.
no hate... nintendo doesn't really give much reason to purchase... too many unknowns for the purchase... I'll keep my Wii U and cop Zelda friday...
To those of you who make the switch...... have fun!
What would make persuade you to buy one?
What information do you feel you are missing?
I'll get one " eventually " - when games come out for it that i want to play.
Mark O I'd be interested in online multiplayer.. it was tough to play smash on Wii u ... games is another.... if anything. like I did for the Wii u ... I'll wait a year or so and see what happens
Dash dingo right....
and talk about micro purchase transactions. Get this add-on, and this add-on, and there will be more upgrades maybe. FTS, the console is actually more than $300. FTS for want you get
Yeah i'm still not sold...
I need more games before i switch.... from wii u.
Yurei Kumo oh well lol
Yurei Kumo Neither am I. Going to need to see a price drop and more games. This is too early to jump on the bandwagon. Nintendo has a poor streak lately. The gimmicks are getting stale and anything they have put out since Wii just seem like a cash grab.
funny brah
Storme Prince Their line up hasn't been officially dated so no they don't. Games can be delayed and probably will be. They are porting games from the PS3 and 360 library. I wouldn't call that a stellar line up. I have those games already no need to purchase them again on an overpriced tablet so I can play them on the crapper?!
Haters keep hating.
kakashi san Thanks for proving my point ;)
cyborgGerbil Nothing wrong with pointing out the faults but I'm talking about the ones that go on every video thrashing the system. I'm enjoying Snipperclips and can't wait for the future titles to be released.
Nintendo freak Exactly. For example: the Wii remote and nunchuck came out and haters kept bashing it but when the PS move came out, everyone loved it. Wtf?
Revali no one liked the ps move that's why it didn't sell well
I have a PS4 but I'm not sure if i want to make the switch.......
have both system and enjoy, they got different games anyway.
Brandon Fong You don't have to worry about making the switch- Nintendo did it for you. Zing!
Brandon Fong If you enjoy Nintendo Exclusives, then I would recommend you wait a year or so, then get the Switch to go alongside your PS4. That's what I will be doing, getting the PS4 later this year, then picking up a Switch next year.
ahahhahahahahahhahahahahhhahahahahahahahhHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAH so funnyy
Just save money and get the Switch if it interests you. PS4 and the Switch pretty much will complement each other.
Jesus dude both sides need to calm down. Nintendo fanboys criticism is not hating we criticize so they can do better because we want them to succeed. Nintendo haters it is their money and they can spend it how they want. Personal I don't think it is a day one purchase because the game line up is kinda weak but that being said if later on they release killer apps I will pick it up. The 3ds had the same problem day one line up was weak but later on it became amazing. Time will tell
so basically it's just an expensive portable system. zelda botw on the tv is gonna be a pain to play with all the stutters.
Maxim Cryseria hit the nail right on the head
Maxim Cryseria Actually, it's gamespot's mistake. They either had a defective switch or some problem with their TV, as other you tubers didn't experience the lag.
Maxim Cryseria Expensive portable? The psVita costed 300 when it came out without 3A games. Also unplayable at TV cause there were 2-3 stutters. . in the demo version ok?!
No, it's a home console/portable hybrid. This has been made very clear in all marketing material. And from what I'd read, Zelda doesn't chug much at all, it's actually noticeably worse on the Wii U.
Maxim Cryseria frame rate drops seem few and far between from what I've heard and seen. Besides, if you play 3rd party games I'm sure you're more than fine when it comes to overlooking that lol Fallout 4 anyone?? XD
Lets see the life span for this console.
at least the switch has something new other the ps4 just the same as pc
Abel Villa it'll last a while
Abel Villa 2 years tops lol After you nintenfags get your kiddi zelda fix, this gimmiky underpowerd 720p shit will be collecting dust next to your Wii U and amibos beging for third party games(lol not counting those shitty indie games) to come to it. But hey you guys always have shitty 1,2 switch! Shake some ice cubes and milk some cows lol, also good luck finding any normal person to play this godawful game with you
Spencer Phelps stop being so salty
Spencer Phelps well actually you can't even spell anything right besides insults and I am not even a grammar nazi but you suck
So much that I had to point it out
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Yo, man!. I cant wait for your review on Zelda Breath of the Wild and also hearing your thoughts on this new console.
Sup dreamcast guy!
KEEEEEEEEEEEP DREEEEEEEEEAMIN!
notice me dreaming senpai
DreamcastGuy love your Horizon Zero Dawn review!
The switch offers only Zelda for now. that's not worth 300 at the moment, wait til they shell out more known first party legendary games with legendary charm that Nintendo puts in. wait for smash, Metroid and more!
Arctic Frank! What about splatoon or mario
Yeah but they come much later on the year, in my comment I meant that it's not so appealing right now.
Well, we kinda know what games are coming. It would at least be a cool thing to have if you can just play N64 games on it on the go.
Or any of Nintendo's previous generation's greatest notable titles, I mean if you can do it on mobile then why the hell not on the switch right mate? Antasma1
+Arctic Frank! That's what was said for the Wii U. And the Zelda is finally out after they stopped producing the console.
Fanboys, just admit it. This is an underwhelming device.
MaiZeAwaKened ...
nope...
I'm still getting it at launch...
PS Vita can't beat xbox 360 . Wonder why?
If it were just a console and it was a Ps4 or Xbone, it would be underwhelming. Seeing as how it is Nintendo and a portable/console hybrid, it is definitely worth the money. Besides, most of us already have a PC/PS4/Xbone to care for third party support or graphics on the switch, which is not bad at all, by the way.
no its not ... stop spewing idiotic things .
Bill Beis Switch is basically two consoles in one (Tv and portable) so how is it underwhelming. Graphics and power are not everything.
"The kickstand itself only offers one angle, and it also feels abit flimsy." Jab at CNET? You cheeky you.
It's supposed to be flimsy if you leave it out and put it in the dock it snaps off. It was actually really smart.
Great Review, finally a Review that's focused on the console itself and not Zelda
gona be awesome great library all ready can't wait for escapists 2 and mario odyssey. pre paid my zelda collectors edition and console today ready for midnight launch
"it tends to dip when there's too much happening on the screen" -shows scene with one enemy dying and camera looking toward the ground. As someone who has this pre ordered I'm not going to lie, I'm a little nervous about this frame rate dipping issue
300$... You get a ps4 for this!
you need to had to cost of a screen :)
Swosels yeah. ps4 is shit tho
ps4 is cheaper than 300 bones - you can get a ps4 with actual games.
no Zelda on the ps4 tho O___O
woksin no battlefield, gta, uncharted, The witcher, the last of us, doom, arkham knight, dragon age, nioh, horizon zero dawn shall i continue....
Probably one of the most objective reviews out there. No bandwagonning on hype nor overly stressing on its flaws. From this I'd say, It's a pretty good console.
This review was so boring.
Zeneki cool, don't watch it then...
Actually Got me More Hyped!
I didn't duh
It is the reviewers voice that does it, he is terrible!
I think it was better and faster than Nintendo's
"Heavily customized" - we don't really know about the heavily part, 250 people working two years isn't a lot in the chipmaking world (and that included making NVN and the OS), and 121mm2 would be scarily coincidental to the Tegra X1s die size. GPU/CPU setup is probably the same, might have removed the .little cores, but I wouldn't say it's heavily customized. Closer to a TX1 than fully custom.
didnt mention the lack of games....that seems pretty important...
Peter Walsh lack of games... Are you blind?
Not everyone likes the indie garbage games
This was about the console itself. Did you mention that the console just came out and the 3DS, and PS4 had the same problems but did well?
I love Zelda and its a great flagship but seriously
1-2-Switch
Fast RMX
Just Dance 2017
Human Resource Machine
**I Am Setsuna
******The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Little Inferno
**Shovel Knight
Skylanders: Imaginators
Snipperclips
Super Bomberman R
World of Goo
Peter Walsh looks like your wrong now
That comparison that the Wii U Gamepad felt like a Fisher Price toy made me chuckle
hello comment section, did you know that the pro controller works on pc? AWESOME
Oh damn the new Vita is out, got to have it.
its actually a switch if you can read and if it was a joke your clearly tiring to hard
Hero4Fousey at least he can spell
The square controller is horrible
Jay Arr I think it looks nice
Johnny Lonergan It has no from it's just square it must be uncomfortable
Jay Arr But its not, thats the amazing thing about it...
Johnny Lonergan do you look at your controller or do you feel it?
lmao have you tried it yet?
I believe that the main mistake people make while deciding wether or not to buy a Nintendo Switch is comparing it to other mainstream device such as the PS4 and Xbox One, the Switch is very clearly taking a different path and therefore the games available won't be the same as those on the PS4 and Xbox One. I also believe that the reason as of why there aren't a lot of AAA titles is because developpers are engaging in a Wait and See policy, evaluating the market which as proven to be full of opportunity, so I guess that the best titles have yet to come.
donkey kong country for switch
This 'console' can barely beat an iphone.
ChubbyTheEwok iPhones are fucking shite. You pay about £500 or £600 for the newest one
I would love to se an iphone running botw LOL
can your iphone run zelda botw at 720p at 30fps?
ChubbyTheEwok
I phone is like 2x or 3x more expensive...
That shit cost 3x more. something tells me you don't really know what you're talking about
WHO'S READY FOR POKEMON STARS?! I KNOW I AM
You mean sword and shield XD
Great review. I will probably get one towards the end of the year. For me, who plays mainly on PC, this is a great secondary gaming device.
Thanks for the kind words!
nakai86p I'm glad to see somebody in this comment section who is willing to be optimistic despite not being a fanboy. As someone who is getting the Switch but is remaining cautious, I salute you sir.
Also, great review, Jimmy.
Comments about comments trying to get attention, or are almost non-existent... yeah this comments section is utter trash
Why hasn’t everyone brought up that Nintendo Switch is the first handheld in the world that has HD rumble feature! I always long for any future iterations of any handheld device that would support rumble feature but none existed until now in 2017! Both PSP and PS Vita don’t have dual shock support nor does DS and 3DS have rumble feature. So happy that I can have rumble feature on my switch handheld! 🤘👏🏻
so joysticks in one pocket screen in the other pocket, so where does your phone and keys go LOL
strongforce79 Ass pocket
strongforce79 o gee I don't know. Maybe a fucking bag
Cian Atowo then you might as well put the Switch in a fucking bag instead if you have one on you lol
get a wallet and chain. stick the keys on the chain, and put the wallet and phone in the back pockets.
strongforce79, that's why god gave us cargo pants.
Shockingly sensible review video. I never thought I'd say this but, kudos, GS (well, at least Jimmy who did the review).
If you support Nintendo still, you deserve the disappointments heading in your direction.
and i am happy you will not play the legend of zelda breath of the wild
Hero4Fousey cool!
Steve I you really must have a sad life if you post shit like this on the Internet
One word
Salty..
Steve I your ignorance right now... it's far beyond the size of that big head..
I'm 15 and I've been saving up money to buy it. I'm soo excited to finally have it.
the console is shit like the wii u. it doesnt have a decent third party support. Only shitty low graphics third party games are announced for it like minecraft and fifa, both of which are also on android and ios.
San Mattew Nintendo does not need third party to be amazing! Plus it does not have bad third party. HELLO PORTABLE SKYRIM
San Mattew lol Minecraft is on ps4 too hating does not make you cool in any way just stop
San Mattew your ignorance level is above max. Fact check before making a dumbass comment like this
San Mattew If you don't like the Switch, do not watch content about it.
Skyrim....6 year old game...now portable! Yay!!! $59.99 please
The black around the screen makes it look 10 years old
The art style for Breath of the wild is garbage imo.
TheLWebb100 seriously , how come anybody likes that style?
well with that power you cant go realistic or anything , so , cartoony games all the way for em
well just saying your part of the small minority
OH ME GODE,, NUT RALISTIK WERE R DE PORS, CATON SH!T FOR KIDS 1/1000 !1!1!1
well thats another example of how brain damaged nintendo fans are...
I keep on hearing about the portable feature but all I'm gonna do is play the Switch on a TV the whole time (for tradition).
Why Would Anyone Pick This Over Xbox Or Playstation
no sane person would.
Ain't No Bompton it's for Nintendo fans, I want one for Zelda more than anything, but I already have a PS4
Cause people can play on the go? Nintendo still have the best exclusives and hopefully it will get good 3rd pary support
Because not all of us have the time to sit at home after a long work day to play. This provides a great option for those who have long commutes or spend much of their day away from home.
hardcore Nintendo fans. people who are ignorant and assume xbox,PS play the exact same games (and yes ive seen people say that). people who want something on the go maybe?
I'd check the accuracy of your color grading. That's not the blue & red I see in every other switch video, or Nintendo's promotional content.
its going to flop hard
The PS4 was 400 dollars with only a few games at launch and it still succeeded.
Boi
+cyborgGerbil
Boi
How the fuck could they ruin the most simplistic console ever? The Switch did something new and cheaper.
Also the pro controller is 150 for the PS4 and 70 for the Switch.
Why is nobody seeing that?
K2Live oh boy were you wrong
@K2Live If by "flop" you mean successful, then yes, they flopped really, really hard. I just hope you didn't buy it anyway and be reminded everyday of your bigotry.
Likening the Wii U gamepad to a Fisher Price toy felt like a major burn.
Why did you guys change the color of the video. Those neon joycons look nothing like that in person.
Carrying it around in a backpack or your pocket like that is gonna scratch the screen very quickly. Hopefully there's some kind of case to keep it in.
Right, what can go wrong with components you're constantly disconnecting and reconnecting?...
I hope they can fix the frame rate issues
I usually never miss preorders, but I lucked out and got one for my son for his birthday.
the wiiu was a great console i loved getting one big game a year and not getting any of the big titles on the other consoles thats the nintendo experience! cant wait for the switch!
which is better the red or blue joycon?
at the 3:00, is there an eagle sound playing as link is getting ready for a leap of faith?
I like that there is no number tied to this review.
awesome review. IGN gave it a 6.7 on their in progress review. Which isn't far behind their final score for the xbox one so we'll see when they give their full review and final score
Hmmm... did you guys put an effect on the video the right joy con looks orange.
Nintendo fanboys saying anyone who doesn't buy it is just broke or a hater lmao. Grow up.
No boi.
Haters are broke.
People who don't buy it are graphic whores.
Can't you see it?
Coming across this video a year after its release, it's funny to read the comments predicting doom and despair for Nintendo, and then look at the sales numbers for the Switch... XD
Hmm, I guess the draw back for me is that whenever I go out I'm never really in a situation where I want to game. I commute via bike or car, and when i'm on vacation I generally just want to hang out with my wife and friends. I wonder how much of a seller the portability will be. I guess we'll find out in 2019 with the Switch U.
Dude, if Zelda is really running into framerate issues they should just patch it to run at 720p instead of 900. Like can people tell the difference that much? It's still HD
Gamespot give this guy a raise he clearly has better sense of energy and understanding of game console than any prior.
I want to start this off by saying I'm not a Nintendo fanboy and I want to be completely objective here. I understand some of the criticism, like the battery, lack of first party titles at launch and price of some essential accessories, but can't understand why people want this thing to fail. Everyone saying that Nintendo is stupid for releasing a console with lower specs than the competitors don't understand that people don't buy consoles for specs. People who want specs should just build a PC and be done with it. People buy consoles for the exclusives, new ideas and services companies and brands can provide. Nintendo games have been great for years (even some Wii U titles, let's be real here) and people want that kind of fun in their console, especially if they can take that kind of fun on the go where they would normally be confined to home. New and innovative ideas like this should be celebrated and given hope for a good future, because if this succeeds, companies can improve upon the idea so that everyone has something to like about it later on. I personally am excited for this new tech and look forward to playing it when it launches.
Heres a review for ya, had people over who had no idea what the switch was, played 1-2 switch and Fast RMX for 2 hours before anyone realized its also a portable console, blew everyones minds, PS4 and Xbox can suck it
"The kickstand only has one setting, and can feel a bit flimsy."
#KickstandGate
I got a feeling that there will be an update to botw so that there won't be frame rate issues when you're playing it on the TV.
Remember, the full functionally of the switch won't happen until release day.
TheColoursOfPLUR I sure fucking hope so
I think the main reason why someone would buy a switch (besides being a nintendo fan) or wouldn't buy a switch is how they like to game. I prefer pure consoles because they don't have battery life, they overall how more processing power, and I wouldn't be playing video games outside of home. The switch looks neat with the fact that you can switch between portable and your TV, but unless this thing blows up and everybody has one like how everyone has a PS4/Xbox One, I don't think I'll invest in one.
How many times was "Switch" mentioned in this video.
Thank you for the review and it's direct response to the inquiries made on previous videos. I'm also glad to see that a rating was avoided completely on this. :)
None of you reviewers took the time to actually test what cards are compatible and which aren't.
Wouldn't your thumb keep hitting the little joystick thinggy on the right side when trying to push the buttons?
Im getting one on launch day, along with Botw. Woulda liked a bigger launch line up, but botw is a huge game, so it should keep me going until MK8 Deluxe comes out. I also do not care about having "the most flashy and realistic graphics, oh the graphics aren't SUPER AMASING? Rip offfff"
Not trying to be a fanboy, but this seems worth it
this is the future of gaming consoles, I think ps and xbox will follow because we have a cutting edge technology people want to play whenever and wherever, so it's a good idea to take the console with you and play whenever you want or wherever you want.
I'm a senior in college and I have so many fucking essays and assignments due this Friday so I'm busting my ass to finish them all so I can play my Switch on Friday lol
Never buy a portable console from a company that states "Small numbers of
stuck or dead pixels are a characteristic of LCD screens. They are
normal and should not be considered a defect."
I just want 1-2 switch for parties, definitely seem like good games to play with bong rips or shots
This felt more like a summary instead of a review.
Okay, I have a PS4 but the switch is looking pretty good to me right now. Didn't pick up a Wii U because of the "tablet hooked to tv"thing. But now I'm actually think about buying this. Good job Nintendo.
I'm buying the switch not just for Zelda but the fact that it's so cool the way they worked it all out and it's difrent I'm never home so this is a plus
xavier latorre that's what I'm saying man ! I have an Xbox one S and a PS4 and just picked up my switch !
Christopher Dwyer I have to came out for it in toys runs for 5 hours since they didn't pre order and I own both of them too