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Review on Nintendo Switch 32GB Neon Blue/Neon Red by Stanisaw Nader ᠌

Revainrating 4 out of 5

The product is completely satisfied, performs its functions.

The fact that this is my very first "portable" gaming system bears mentioning. If you already own a high-quality personal computer (PC), PlayStation 2 (PS2), PlayStation 3 (PS3), or PlayStation 4 (PS4), you probably have no need to upgrade. I bought the option to play both at home and on the go. After all, PS4 and Juan are in very different weight classes. It's a hybrid of the latest home consoles and the handhelds of yesteryear. I currently own Zelda, Mario Odissi, Mario + Rabbids, and a Nintendo Switch. Instead of a fighting game, I'd like to see a fully realized Pokémon adventure. Taking games that exist on other platforms seems pointless to me. Unless it were PES, which it is not, of course. The switch isn't the lightest, so you won't be holding it for too long in the spring. This isn't a dealbreaker, though. I just throw it in my backpack and go. The image quality declines as screen size decreases. I enjoy the new system overall, but I wish costs were lower and new, exciting games were included.

Pros
  • The flexibility to play both at home and on the go is the console's biggest selling point. There has never been a handheld console that allowed for this before. Superior unique content; primary reason for purchasing a new device. Nice visuals, although there is a noticeable lack of anti-aliasing in a few games. Three hours of Zelda + flight mode is enough to wear out the battery, which is more of a positive than a minus. Multiplayer games. Unlike with other consoles, the two joycons included in the base set are all you need to get started. Nice display. Although I've seen complaints that the technology used in making the screens is somewhat obsolete, I don't notice any glaring issues. Everything is fresh and vibrant.
Cons
  • For me, the biggest drawbacks are the exorbitant costs, which are frequently even higher than on PS4, and the low quantity of unique games. If reductions go as high as 80% in other console retailers, then I've seen no more than 30% in the Eshop. It may be more cost-effective to purchase a cartridge at a discount from a local business on occasion. There is no way to play media online. Time will tell if they ever materialize. You'll need to purchase a separate adapter if you want to charge your joycons separately from the main console. I appreciate the chance to acquire anything from a reputable online retailer at a price that is twice as low as the standard retail price.