GamesRadar+ Verdict
This is comfortably the best long-range blaster Nerf has ever made.
It’s far more accurate than I expected and is genuinely satisfying to use.
Combine that with a surprisingly reasonable price and the Nerf N-Series Pinpoint shoots straight to the top spot.
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The Nerf N-Series Pinpoint has a lot to live up to.
Long-range blasters are always incredibly popular, and this is the company’s new flagship sniper.
If it doesn’t cut the mustard, there will be hell to pay.
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Luckily, it delivers and then some.
The Nerf N-Series Pinpoint isn’t necessarily thebest Nerf gunever made, but it’s a contender.
You could even argue that it wipes the floor with old long-range blasters.
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If this is a sign of what’s to come with N-Series, color me excited.
You’re getting 18 of those darts here overall, and 10 fit within the easy-release mag.
This gives it a more ‘sci-fi’ appearance than its siblings.
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Personally, the design spoke to me.
Happily, the Nerf N-Series Pinpoint nails that aspect.
The 10-dart magazine, released via an easy-to-use toggle, is equally gratifying to drop and re-equip.
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There’s something weirdly fun about slamming the mag back into place with an audible click.
Fortunately, Pinpoint’s performance lives up to this.
As with all N-Series blasters, it’s surprisingly accurate thanks to those new darts.
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You’ll actually hit what you aim at a lot of the time, unlike previous models.
Is it theonlyone capable of long-distance shooting?
But it’s probably the most satisfying.
Plus, it’s the most accurate N-Series blaster I’ve tried at distance so far.
That’s partially because the scope is, in an unexpected twist,helpful.
I was legitimately shocked.
But here, it genuinely helps you aim.
Metaphorically, at least.
My one complaint is theveryoccasional jam.
Is Pinpoint worth avoiding as a result?
But be aware it’s not perfect, and there may be hiccups in the heat of the moment.
Should you buy the Nerf N-Series Pinpoint?
This is a tremendously effective blaster thanks to the new N1 darts.
Namely, it’ll hit the target you’re firing at most of the time even at a distance.
More importantly, though, it’s a lot of fun to mess around with.
Almost everything about the N-Series Pinpoint is satisfying.
And at that price?
This one’s got a lot going for it.
Alright, so the odd jam stops this from being a full five-star toy.
It’s not going to beat the Infinite for capacity either.
The scope comes in handy too.
How we tested the Nerf N-Series Pinpoint
This review sample was provided by the manufacturer.
I also directly compared the blaster to predecessors like the Longstrike.
For more on our testing process, see the GamesRadar+hardware policy.
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