7 things to consider before buying a Nintendo switch

A shot of a gamer playing a Nintendo Switch
(Image credit: Erik Mclean via Unsplash)

The original Nintendo Switch console might be over six years old (released in 2017), but it still remains one of the most popular handheld gaming consoles of all time. Whether you enjoy racing karts, planting crops, or battling ogres, there are some fantastic Nintendo Switch games to suit every type of gamer, and this console can be played virtually anywhere too. 

If you're thinking of getting a Nintendo Switch console either for yourself or a loved one, there are a few things you need to know before investing in Nintendo's colourful console. And we're here to break these down for you to help you make the best decision and an informed choice. 

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Beth Nicholls
Ecommerce Writer

Beth is Creative Bloq’s Ecommerce Writer and has the fun job of finding you the very best prices and deals on creative tech. Beth kicked off her journalistic career writing for Digital Camera World, and has since earned bylines on TechRadar too. With a Masters degree in Photography, Beth loves getting to tinker with new cameras, especially camera phones, as the resident Samsung fan on the team. Her background working as a tester for CeX let her play around with all kinds of weird and wonderful products, including robots, and she’s recently gotten into 3D printing too. Outside of CB, you’ll find her gaming on her PS5, photographing local shows under the alias Bethshootsbands, and making TikToks of her dog, Tilly. 

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