Nintendo Switch vs. Xbox One: Can the new hybrid best the established console?

The Nintendo Switch, as with many Nintendo systems, seeks to innovate on what we view as the traditional video game console. As a hybrid console, the Switch offers a form of play similar to that of its competitors — namely the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 — while acting as a bridge between Nintendo’s home and portable markets. While it doesn’t achieve technical parity with the other modern consoles, the Switch does seem to be the first Nintendo console in several generations to seriously compete with Sony and Microsoft.Still, if you’re in the market for a new console, you shouldn’t be quick to write off other options just because the Switch appears to be the flashiest option. We’ve broken down the similarities and differences between the Switch and the Xbox One family of consoles, including the newer, more powerful Xbox One X, to help ensure you make the right choice for you.