Famitsu Publishes Switch User Survey

Japanese publication Famitsu has published a user survey, asking 1,294 Switch owners multiple questions regarding the console.

The questions touch on everything from why users decided to purchase, to what games they frequently play. You can find a full list of questions and answers below:

Why did you decide to purchase?
– For the games on the console – 35.7% 736
– So I can play outside – 16.9% 348
– Always buy Nintendo machines – 16.4% 338
– I like the features of the main unit/controller – 13.3% 274
– I like the design of the main unit/controller – 6.6% 135
– Because of multi-player – 5.9% 121
– Because of the selling price – 4.5% 93
– Other – 0.7 15

When and where did you purchase?
– Reserved in-store before the release date – 39.4% 315
– Reserved online before the release date – 28.0% 224
– Purchased in-store after the release date – 16.4% 131
– Purchased online after the release date – 11.6% 93
– Queued at store front without advanced reservation – 4.6% 37

Where have you played your Switch for the most time?
– TV Mode (indoors) – 53.1% 426
– Mobile Mode (indoors) – 34.2% 275
– Table mode (indoors) – 7.5% 60
– Mobile Mode (outdoors) – 3.1% 25
– I have not played yet – 1.7% 14
– Table mode (outdoors) – 0.4% 3

How satisfied are you with the hardware performance?
– Very Satisfied – 40.8% 328
– Satisfied – 44.4% 357
– Neither – 9.7% 78
– Somewhat Dissatisfied – 4.1% 33
– Dissatisfied – 1.0 8

How satisfied are you with the Joy-Con performance?
– Very Satisfied – 27.9% 224
– Satisfied – 41.2% 331
– Neither – 20.2% 162
– Somewhat Dissatisfied – 9.1% 73
– Dissatisfied – 1.6 13

What peripherals have you purchased?
– Pro Controller – 35.8% 281
– Carrying Case – 19.0% 149
– Joy-Con Grip – 5.4% 42
– Joy-Con (L) / ® – 2.3% 18
– AC Adapter – 1.4% 11
– Joy-Con Strap – 0.8% 6
– Dock Set – 0.3% 2
– None – 35.1% 275

How many games have you purchased?
– One – 43.3% 349
– Two – 26.3% 212
– Three – 16.0% 129
– Four – 5.6% 45
– Five – 2.64% 21
– Six – 3.7% 30
– Not Purchased – 2.5% 20

Which games do you frequently play?
– The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 49.5% 696
– 1-2-Switch – 13.0% 183
– Snipperclips – 9.0% 126
– Super Bomberman R – 7.0% 99
– Dragon Quest Heroes I & II – 5.3% 75
– VOEZ – 2.8% 39
– Puyo Puyo Tetris S – 2.1% 30
– Disgaea 5 – 2.0% 28
– Blaster Master Zero – 1.6% 23
– The King of Fighters ‘98 – 1.2% 17
– I Am Setsuna – 1.2% 17
– Other Software – 5.2% 78

How satisfied are you with the software line-up?
– Very Satisfied – 9.1% 73
– Satisfied – 24.0% 193
– Neither – 19.8% 159
– Somewhat Dissatisfied – 31.5% 253
– Dissatisfied – 15.5 124

What is your overall satisfaction level at the moment?
– 10 points or less – 1.0% 8
– 11-20 – 0.5% 4
– 21-30 – 1.5% 12
– 31-40 – 0.6% 5
– 41-50 – 4.0% 32
– 51-60 – 5.0% 40
– 61-70 – 12.6% 101
– 71-80 – 24.7% 198
– 81-90 – 27.9% 224
– 91 points or more – 22.3% 179

What do you want from the future of Nintendo Switch?*
– Splatoon 2 & Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
– Support for YouTube and niconico videos
– Improvement of software and implementation of Virtual Console
– To be enjoyed by adults and children
– New ways to play
– Live video commentary distribution
– Improved software line-up
– Improved functionality with mobile devices
– A community like Miiverse
– To be able to save data to SD Cards

*Single answers from selected individuals

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