Nintendo Switch Reviews: 12 Critical Reactions You Need To Know

12. Switching Between Handheld & TV Is Mostly Seamless

"It definitely works as advertised: within a couple of seconds of dropping the tablet onto the dock, the picture transfers right over to the TV, and after detaching the Joy-Con (or using a separately purchased Pro Controller) you’re ready to play. The transition back to handheld mode is just as seamless, which is definitely impressive." - IGN

"The Nintendo Switch completely blurs that line between home and portable gaming. Now I can take Zelda with me wherever I go — not some limited version, mind you, but the full console Zelda experience. I can play on my TV, pick up the tablet from its dock, and continue the game without skipping a beat or compromising the experience." - The Verge

A common thread running through the reviews is that though some outlets aren't entirely sold on the console's longevity or mass appeal, it does execute its central gimmick well, in creating a home console-handheld hybrid that allows gamers to have fully-fledged AAA gaming experiences both at home and on the move.

If this wasn't so seamless, the console could've ended up DOA, but that's thankfully not the case.