I didn't see this much vitriol when the PS4 launched missing most of the features that the Switch is also missing
That's not true? See this article for the features included in the Day 1 patch:
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/10/25/ps4-system-software-update-1-50-details/
- Remote Play
- Record Video
- Broadcast
- Party Chat
- Music Player
- At launch, 13 entertainment services will be offered on PS4 in North America, including Sony Network Entertainment's Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited, Amazon Instant, Hulu, Netflix, NHL GameCenter, NBA Game Time and more
- Web Browser