OS
Aside from being as barebones as it gets; Miiverse, StreetPass, the Internet Browser and Activity Log are now gone. There's no built-in achievement system or party chat which have become industry standards, nor is there apps of any kind such as Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify. Nintendo publicly stated friend codes were going to be eliminated but that's not the case, they have made a return with even the most basic of messaging features being nonexistent. Save data can't be transferred in any way, shape, or form. External media such as audio, video, and images can't be accessed.
The OS not being jammed with crap is a plus in my opinion. I can't count how many devices I own that can play Netflix, YouTube and Spotify, I don't need another and I'm hardly what you'd call an "enthusiast". Achievements for the sake of achievements would be a waste, I'd like to see something akin to them, but only if they were well thought out (aka not just a bunch of points).
Accessories
You can debate worth but there's no denying the fact that the accessories are expensive. The feeling is amplified due to competitor items being priced much lower. Everything feels like an additional fee, from Nintendo not including a charging grip or mic with the Switch, needing the HORI Compact Playstand to charge and play your Switch in tabletop mode, a screen protector so your screen doesn't scratch while docked, to being forced to buy a microSDXC card sooner rather than later due to the paltry 25GB of available storage.
- The batteries of the joy-cons make the charging grip omission bearable, and the not including a mic when the device is clearly targeted @ local play doesn't feel like an oversight.
- Agree about the tabletop + charging problem, stupid design in that respect.
- There's never enough storage for gaming consoles
Games
Everything seems to be either overpriced, compromised in the form of graphical fidelity and performance in comparison to competitors, or just simply a port of an indie game. The few titles that don't fall into this group such as Sonic Mania and Puyo Puyo Tetris are typically handicapped by something such as the the lack of a d-pad. Triple A third-party support is nowhere to be found. The Virtual Console could have helped fill a void but it hasn't been announced as to when it will be available.
The fact we have a game the quality of Zelda @ launch is amazing (I know it isn't exclusive) but for those of us buying the Switch w/o owning a Wii U it's a welcome addition.
Connectivity
You must use a smartphone app to play and communicate with friends. Bluetooth audio devices are not supported.
Online
The online service now costs money with no real value proposition.
It's free for half a year.
Gimmick
It's touted that the Switch comes with two controllers out of the box. Now that I and many of you have experienced it firsthand, there's no way it's more than a novelty. It's just not very comfortable nor is it practical for games with deep meaningful experiences and it's even more frustrating that this was the reason Nintendo removed the d-pad. No one will ever be able to comfortably play a title like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Splatoon 2, or Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers with a single Joy-Con. HD Rumble will go down as this generations power of the cloud; it's cool but forgettable.
I think the jury is still out on this one, lets wait longer than a day for them to have a compelling local multiplayer game.
Hardware Issues
The left Joy-Con is having widespread problems causing it to de-sync at random. Nintendo included a dock that scratches your screen after extended use, they also claim if you have a dead pixel on your Switch, it's not a defect. Wi-Fi has limited range with some being unable to connect to the internet. The kickstand is cheap and flimsy which can cause the Switch to fall over.
I want to love the Switch and tell everyone how great it is. It's a solid piece of hardware and I'm sure their games lineup in terms of first party will turn out great, over time. But I do feel like Nintendo is a company run by stubborn old men who are out of touch with reality that take advantage of their loyal fan base.
I haven't had any connectivity issues with the joycons treating the Switch like a normal console ( 2-3 meters distance from the TV).
Since I'm apparently a Nintendo hater, let's talk about what I like...
Screen
This is where Nintendo hit it out of the park, the image is sharp and the colors are vibrant.
Ironically enough I disagree here, I feel the screen and implicitly, the joycons should be ~15% larger.
Controller
While I haven't had experience with the Pro Controller, the grip is surprisingly comfortable. I thought it was going to be awkward to hold and too light but it's far exceeded my expectations.
Interface
The UI is nice and snappy, everything is responsive even when jumping to the menu from a game.
Zelda
This and Fire Emblem are the two Nintendo series I've least got into in the past but I am enjoying this game far more than any other Zelda title I've previously played. I can't argue with the review scores based on my experience.
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