Nintendo Switch review: the ultimate handheld console released too soon

What changes this makes, and how the online functionality of the device works will be added in the coming days. These are out initial thoughts on the device after hours of playtime.] First impressions mean a lot. Even if you initially hate someone but over time come to love them (hi, Mum and Dad), you will no doubt always be revelling in the story of how you thought they were an asshole until you got to know the real them. Nintendo's latest console, the Switch, leaves a mightily good very first impression.