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

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

The Nintendo Switch is a homerun for Nintendo, and delivers on its innovative premise.

Hybrid home/portable console; Sharp display; Unique multi-scheme controller; Intuitive design; Great Nintendo games

Poor battery life/storage; Some controller options don't feel good during long gameplay sessions; Third-party developer support is thin

Nintendo already had its eyes on making a TV-based games console portable when it released the Wii U back in 2012. Sadly, the lack of games, the extremely slow loading of games, and an even more irritatingly slow OS failed to catch on when compared to what the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 were doing...

It's hard not to review a brand new console against what you'd like it to be, rather than what it is, going on such little evidence. Nintendo make great games and once made great consoles, but of late have lost the pulse of the public.

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

Next to the aforementioned power button is a volume rocker, while further along the top edge is a vent, a 3.5mm audio/headphone output and a flip out...

Zelda; Some very nifty engineering; Generally very good build quality; Screen is bright; colourful and accurate; Headphone output of good quality,...

Joy-Con occasionally disconnects; Stick & button layout can be awkward; Headphone only available in handheld mode; Wi-Fi capability could be better,...

There is always plenty of attention afforded a new games console launch, not least when it has Nintendo slapped across the front. But after the relative failure of the Wii U, it seems there are more eyes on the company's new machine - the Nintendo Switch - than ever before.

Joy-Cons are versatile and well-built; easy to dock; handheld mode works well; up to 1080p 60fps graphics; you don't need the pricey accessories

Only 32GB without microSD card; no game in the box; no media streaming apps at launch; limited launch line-up