Nintendo Switch Review & News: A Sleek Device With Smooth Performance, But Few Controller Issues
The long rumored Nintendo Switch is going to be out in a couple of days and the first look of the console is promising. Even since it is announced, it got the eyes of gamers considering its special features which no other gaming console have. A first look on the device shows that it is meeting the expectation of the fans.
The pre-release hardware is looking very stylish and slim; it is tinier than Wii. The joy-con controllers are looking small and very convenient to play the games, it is smoothly working while playing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. However, there are reports confirming the left joy-con is not syncing correctly and controllers are not working at times. A similar experience can be expected in the coming days, as Nintendo has confirmed that they are already working on the issue. It is easy to unmount and attach to the TV if required and works perfectly, however, it takes 5 to 10 seconds to game run on TV.
The user interface of the console looks simple and impressive. It is easy to navigate through and the gamers can get immediately familiar with it. Even if it is in sleep mode, as soon as people press the power button it gets back into the active screen. The console comes with a USB-C charger which is quite convenient nowadays, as most of the gadgets are coming with USB-C port.
#NintendoSwitch sleep mode - fully-charged unit drains to 98% battery after 8 hours →https://t.co/SeE7JxBSHR (via @GoNintendoTweet) pic.twitter.com/riTpopFsp7
— Nintendo Switch (@NinSwitchNews) February 24, 2017
The audio output is excellent. The sync issues are not much reported while playing in the handheld mode. An update is expected in the first week of release to address the sync issues as it can spoil the gaming experience. The dock is looking more plastic but it doesn't deteriorate much of the appeal of the device in total, as the dock is not expected to be taken outside.
Altogether, the console is pretty good and can attract all the Wii U and 3DS fans. With the initial results, it can take on the PS4 and Xbox One as well with its performance and superiority as a handy device. It is expected to lead another rush for the device after NES Classic, wait for March 3.
