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Nintendo Switch Review: It has problems, but it’s also got potential - Wired

You can play games on your commute. Just don't expect much when you get home.

darthv723364d ago (Edited 3364d ago )

It doesnt release for two more days, it's obvious that Nintendo will wait for launch day to flip the switch (pun intended) to make everything go live.

CrimsonWing693364d ago (Edited 3364d ago )

What Switch is there to flip? Other reviews are giving it good scores. Maybe he had a faulty console or other people didn't put it through the works like this guy... who knows?

One thing I do know is other sites gave Wii U favorable review scores and look how that turned out.

MVGeneral3364d ago

Companies make everything available on review copies. But Reviewers wait to review games based on server loads so when people buy it and over load the servers. But there is nothing to switch on. Everything is there.

TheUndertaker853363d ago

Must take Nintendo a bit to flip a switch. The system is launching way incomplete.

"Planned for fall 2017
Online lobby and voice chat

Our new dedicated smart device app will connect to Nintendo Switch and let you invite friends to play online, set play appointments, and chat with friends during online matches in compatible games─all from your smart device.

A free, limited version of this app will be available for download in summer 2017.

Monthly game download

Subscribers will get to download and play a Nintendo Entertainment System™ (NES) or Super Nintendo Entertainment System™ (Super NES) game (with newly-added online play) for free for a month.

Exclusive deals

Special offers for subscribers may include discounts on select digital games and content."

http://www.nintendo.com/swi...

zeal0us3364d ago

You would think they would have the online functionality running. At least to test for any problems given online gaming isn't Nintendo strong point.

Apex133364d ago

That's part of he day one patch. Fairness, who knows

conanlifts3364d ago

It's strange that they sent out review copies and didn't enable this. It would obviously affect the reviews.

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JayPi33364d ago

Nothing against the reviewer but why would he score it without all the functionality?

PapaBop3364d ago

Because at launch it doesn't really have any functionality? Can't read the review because of adblocker but outside of playing games via dock and playing games via handheld mode, there really isn't that much functionality at launch.

SoulMikeY3364d ago

It hasn't launched... so no.

PlayableGamez-3364d ago

That is liking asking a reviewer to review a broken game once it's patched and fixed up.

Nitrowolf23364d ago

the better question, why would anyone send review consoles if it has missing functionality? Of course the console gonna miss marks because of it

conanlifts3364d ago (Edited 3364d ago )

I agree and said the same above. Everything available at launch should be ready when you send out review consoles. Sometimes it seems like nintendo are a new company who have never released anything before. They need a huge overhaul with fresh young blood bought in to help them find a new perspective and get up to date. This is from someone buying switch day one. I like their games but as a company they are a bit of a joke. In addition i struggle to watch announcements from reggie, he always seems like a smarmy salesman.

Pamela-Ibis3364d ago

This console isnt for everyone.If you really look at it, it doesnt offer much besides Zelda at launch. Im getting day one cause i love handhelds and im looking towards the future. After i beat zelda ill be finishing some of my ps4 games till disgaea 5 comes out and splatoon. Alot of reviews so far are giving it a 6 so far.

masterfox3364d ago (Edited 3364d ago )

"After i beat zelda", you should put it in a soft cloth to prevent dust and leave it there for at least 6 months, see I'm such a considerate person :D

Pamela-Ibis3364d ago

There are still some games that will keep the switch from collecting dust. Just not many i want to play. My ps4 will be keeping me busy till thise games come out

masterfox3364d ago

what console ? can you be more precise please you kind Sir. or Ms(judging from your user name). :D

Pamela-Ibis3364d ago

Talking to me? I dont own an xone only a ps4 atm. My icon is from a ps4 game

mcstorm3364d ago

Pamela I'm with you. I'm getting the game for Zelda and also picking up bomer man r for MP but I have a massive backlog of Xbox one and wiiu games to get though. Getting mk8D and splatoon 2 when they come out as well as Mario later on in the year. Got a back log dur to work and Mrs but she has a new job and plenty of time to game now haha

blady_man3364d ago

I also own a ps4 which inwill be playing all 3rd party games and ps aaa games, i want the switch for zelda, mario and etc!! Whos says u have to choose one?! I am going to be happy owning both! I might even get a scorpio at the end of the year depending on price and games!!!

mcstorm3364d ago

I agree. I still own my wiiu and an xbox one love my racers and so far this gen xbox one been better for them but loving the lineup of the switch bring on Friday.

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-Foxtrot18d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle18d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7718d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments