Nintendo's Switch comes out on Friday. I've been playing with the Switch -an all-in-one gaming machine that works as both a handheld device and a TV game console-for the last two weeks.

Gaming anywhere you want. Joy-Cons are marvelous, versatile controllers. Amazing graphic quality from a relatively small tablet; Not as powerful as a PS4, but Nintendo got out of that game a decade ago. Sleek UI. Region-free game shopping is the best

Left Joy-Con's wireless connection is flaky; Can't charge controllers while playing on TV; Can't charge the tablet in kickstand mode; Online functionality is bare-bones; EXPIRED: Goddamned Friend Codes again

is a compelling purchase. A revision will ultimately fix some of the design complaints, but you could be waiting a while.

Nintendo does things differently. First came the Wii's motion controllers, then Wii U's tablet-style GamePad. Now the Nintendo Switch delivers a portable and home console in one that works well wherever you want to play on the go as well as at home.

Incredibly easy to use; Gaming wherever you want; The Joy-Con controllers are packed with tech; Bright and colourful screen

Accessories are very expensive; Games cost more than on other platforms

Design

Faulty hardware; overheating; left joycon; Nintendo support

Nintendo is selling a promise With the Switch, Nintendo is essentially selling a $400 promise. The console has issues, including what will likely be an underpowered processor, a possible lack of third-party support - though Nintendo claims to have 50 developers and publishers on board with the...

Handheld-home console hybrid is compelling; Build quality is impressive; The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is amazing

Launch titles are not great; It's expensive at $400 CAD; Battery life is less than stellar

As it is with every product that Nintendo launches ( NES Mini , anyone), there was a lot of hype around the launch of the Nintendo Switch ( $299 at Best Buy, $299 at Amazon). Fans and reviewers alike were excited to get their hands on this new console that came with a dock for playing on the TV,...

Portable gaming solution; Amazing TV Mode; Tactile buttons and decent touch screen; Responsive UI; Amazing Joy-Con battery life; microSD support (upto 2TB!

TV Mode; Display quality is mediocre; Weak kickstand; Mediocre battery life from the console; No Bluetooth headphone support; Only 32GB internal memory

My son is a big fan of Mario and this was a great starter kit for his Nintendo Switch. It came with a screen protector which I applied right away; it was made well and had no bubbles after applying. The case is cute and has a little rubber coin on the zipper.

Okay, I'll admit it. For the last two console launches, I've been a Nintendo hater. But that changes with the Nintendo Switch. Priced at $299, the Switch is a truly innovative product that has the ability to literally switch between play modes.

Console offers three modes of play; Solid build; Ease to setup and use

Can't charge the Joy-Con controllers separately; Small launch title catalog; Screen highly reflective in the sun; Expensive accessories

Nintendo is taking a bold step with its latest game system. The $299 Switch is effectively a total replacement for the Wii U console, but it also can be used as a handheld like the 3DS.

Attractive, innovative design; Solid build quality; Joy-Cons feel comfortable to use in multiple configurations

Short battery life; Flimsy kickstand

The Nintendo Switch has went from prototype to reality and we've had over a week to look at it from every angle. Here's our Nintendo Switch review