Nintendo Switch (original)

B BGR Talia Roepel · reviewer · May 2026

Its versatility, library of games, and appealing prices are what make it well worth buying today. The ongoing support from Nintendo makes the console a safe purchase in 2026, and you can expect new updates, extra features, and some occasional new games for the Switch.

G gameranx gameranx · 8.6M subscribers · Oct 2021

It's really nice. I mean, look at it. Like I said, we got our hands on the white Joy-Con version. It's super clean, but also just build-wise. Like it feels nice. The texture of the back of it feels different, but like it's not like ultra-textured or anything. It's just a nice, subtle upgrade to the feel.

Y Yahoo Tech Talia Roepel · reviewer · May 2026

Its versatility, library of games, and appealing prices are what make it well worth buying today. The ongoing support from Nintendo makes the console a safe purchase in 2026, and you can expect new updates, extra features, and some occasional new games for the Switch.

A Austin Evans Austin Evans · 5.8M subscribers · Mar 2017

Between The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild gameplay, a fully portable game console that can be docked to a TV, the new Joy-Con detachable controller the Nintendo Switch is an incredibly promising console for 2017.

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It’s just such a perfect franchise for a portable platform like Nintendo Switch. Well, I do sort of question how portable the humongous Switch 2 really is. I don’t take it places like I did the original, BUT MY POINT STANDS!

T The Verge The Verge · 3.5M subscribers · Mar 2017

It's also a really great way to play the new Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

C Casualvania Alfredo Arias · reviewer · Jun 2026

Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition brings emotional storytelling, fluid movement, painterly environments, and elegant Metroidvania-inspired progression to Nintendo Switch.

H Hayls World Hayls World · 2.7M subscribers · Jun 2025

Let's go. Okay, so first off, let's start off with some fun tricks you can do with these new Joy-Cons, especially what to do if one of them or even both go missing.

I believe the Nintendo Switch has a legitimate claim to the best Nintendo console of all time

T Tech Spurt Tech Spurt · 1.4M subscribers · Nov 2021

All the same, it's an easy recommendation if you haven't got the original or Lite, while we're waiting for the Pro.

D DetroitBORG DetroitBORG · 1.3M subscribers · Mar 2017

This is sort of a combination between a game console and a portable and it has a lot of moving parts which come included with this package which allow you to really do a lot of different things with this console which makes it one of the most compelling new systems we've seen in a long time.

S Simple Alpaca Simple Alpaca · 636K subscribers · Jan 2026

Since then, they've made the Nintendo Switch 2, but I still think the OLED Switch is still a very beautiful console, and I think it's still worth buying for a lot of people out there. Now, if you want to pick up the OLED Switch, links will be down in the description below. You can get that from there, and you can help support the channel at the exact same time.

S Simple Alpaca Simple Alpaca · 636K subscribers · Jan 2026

We've had now the Nintendo Switch 2, but I still think there is a place where the Nintendo Switch, the original one, can still hold up fairly well, and I do think it is still worth buying for a lot of people out there. Now, first we have to look at the layout.

S SwitchUp SwitchUp · 425K subscribers · Sept 2019

This could well have taken the crown as one of my favourite RPG games of all time. How does it fair on the Nintendo Switch though and will we see a physical release? Let’s find out!

9 91Tech 91Tech · 368K subscribers · Dec 2025

Yes, the first Nintendo Switch is still worth buying, probably.

O Open Surprise Open Surprise · 251K subscribers · Aug 2019

We take a look at everything from the packaging, how to identify the new hardware, the performance upgrades of the new hardware, the accessories, and reasons to upgrade to the new hardware.

E Eeowna Eeowna · 164K subscribers · Oct 2025

I don't think I could ever go back to playing the Nintendo Switch

B Brogan Tate Brogan Tate · 154K subscribers · Oct 2021

I did it.I upgraded from the Nintendo Switch Lite to the Nintendo Switch OLED and I'm SO HAPPY! Today I unbox the new OLED Model, chat about my first impressions and compare it to my Nintendo Switch Lite. Enjoy and chat gaming to me!

R Raymond Strazdas Raymond Strazdas · 141K subscribers · Feb 2025

In my option? Yes! The Nintendo Switch will always be worth it.

E Endo Endo · 61.9K subscribers · May 2025

The Nintendo switches life is over (text), and despite its flaws, it had one of the best console runs of all time.

T Tobias G Venus Tobias G Venus · 41.2K subscribers · Oct 2021

If you're keen to play some of the best gaming titles out there like Metroid Dread, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey and Super Mario 3D World, then this is the best Nintendo Switch for you to buy.

Y You Just Bought A You Just Bought A · 21.9K subscribers · Nov 2022

This is everything you need to know to get the most out of your fancy new Nintendo Switch. We talk through setup, accessories, games and services.

R Rendon Radar Rendon Radar · 18.5K subscribers · Mar 2024

I think if you have never tried any Nintendo device or any Nintendo Switch that the Nintendo Switch Lite would be a great introduction to the Nintendo family. the Nintendo Switch Lite has been around since 2019 and in 2024 some people may have forgotten about it but i think in 2024 the Nintendo Switch Lite is still very relevant.

T The Smartphone Collector The Smartphone Collector · 6.4K subscribers · Sept 2017

I love the neon Joy-cons and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is just way too fun!

T The Mann Cave The Mann Cave · 3.1K subscribers · Dec 2025

In my opinion, the Switch is one of the most innovative and inspiring consoles of this generation. By showing that a handheld system not only can be a great way to game, but that its games don't have to be lesser versions of their bigger titles. But Nintendo also realized that their first iteration of the Switch wasn't perfect.

H Handy Homestead Reviews Handy Homestead Reviews · 2.9K subscribers · Oct 2024

It's great little gaming system that you can take on the go or throw it up on the big screen which is awesome!

I IGN IGN · 19.9M subscribers · Mar 2017

And Nintendo has come close in some regards, but has fallen well short in others. The first thing that struck me about the Switch is the overall quality of its look and feel. The handsome matte finish of the two included Joy-Cons feels almost silken, begging to be touched.

I IGN IGN · 19.9M subscribers · Apr 2022

While its sparse mixture of old and new sports varies in quality, Switch Sports largely sticks the landing on what made its predecessors memorable: intuitive motion controls, the ability to effortlessly get a group of people up and moving, and some killer menu music that's liable to get stuck in your head all day. Just don't expect to spend a whole lot of time with it before the novelty wears off.

N Nintenduo World Nintenduo World · 479K subscribers · Nov 2025

This increase in size compared to the original Joy-Con will be great for people with large hands, but not so much for kids and people with smaller hands. They simply don't feel as comfortable as the original Joy-Con. On the back of the console, there's a kickstand for tabletop mode that can tilt up to 150°.

N Nintenduo World Nintenduo World · 479K subscribers · Dec 2025

I've been testing it hard since launch, and even though I genuinely love it, I've spotted 10 real issues that can spoil the experience. Stuff Nintendo doesn't exactly advertise, ranging from delicate hardware to bugs that, in the worst case, can wipe your games. The good news, you don't need to box it up and return it.

R Rod Studios Rod Studios · 223K subscribers · Sept 2019

I believe that the Switch Light is more for people who are going to be on the go and traveling because of its size.

R Russ Vandy Russ Vandy · 196K subscribers · Jun 2025

And even at that price, I'd argue the Switch One still holds value. Because despite being outdated, it still plays the entire Nintendo Switch library, which is one of the best gaming libraries of all time.

T Tech Fowler Tech Fowler · 141K subscribers · Dec 2025

It is still an excellent console and an excellent follow-up to the Nintendo Switch 1