Unlocking the Magic of Your Nintendo Switch: 20 Essential Tips You Can't Miss
Featuring a re-engineered Joy-Con format, an expanded library of games, and a nostalgia button styled like the NES Zapper, the Nintendo Switch remains an unparalleled gaming console. Its appeal lies in ergonomics, innovation, and a hidden world ready to be explored.
Transform Your Gaming Experience
Change Your HOME Region for Exclusive Games
Why travel the world when you can change your Nintendo Switch HOME region to access region-locked games? Simply go to ‘System Settings’ and enjoy international gaming.
Keep an Eye on Your Adventure
Ever lose yourself in a game and notice your device is almost dead? A long-press of the HOME button reveals your battery life, ensuring your progress is safe.
Experience Multiple Adventures From HOME
Add multiple profiles under System Settings for various game saves. SWITCH between profiles to enjoy different narratives at HOME.
Discover a Symphony of Sounds
The unlock screen of the Switch features spiral graphics and distinct sound effects for buttons, adding an intimate quirk to the device.
Protect Your Eyes with Dark Mode
Reduce eye strain by turning on Dark Mode from the Themes menu, perfect for long gaming sessions into the night.
HOME Away From HOME: Save Data Mobility
Manage your storage by transferring game save data to a microSD card, making your games library portable and clearing internal storage.
Enhance Your Play at HOME
Unleash the Power of Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth headphones for a wireless audio experience, whether at HOME or on-the-go.
Joy-Cons: More Than Meets the Eye
Pair Joy-Con controllers with other devices for gaming anywhere.
Typing Made Easy
Connect a USB keyboard to the Switch dock for easier navigation and communication.
Never Lose Your Joy again
Find misplaced Joy-Cons with a special command that vibrates the controller, making it easier to find.
Reset With Ease
Hard reset your Switch with a simple push and hold of the power button, quickly returning to your game.
Brightness on Demand
Adjust screen brightness without pausing your game, using the HOME button.
Play Your Way
Customize Joy-Con buttons to fit your play style through the Controllers and Sensors settings.
Save Power, Play Longer
Adjust sleep settings to conserve battery life, ensuring longer play sessions.
Track Your Gaming Habits
Check your profile to see the total hours spent on each game.
Share Moments Instantly
Scan a QR code to upload screenshots to your smartphone, keeping your best gaming moments close.
Prepare for Upgrade
Transfer data between Switch consoles easily, never having to start over when upgrading.
Control Your Entertainment System
Use your console to turn on your TV with the ‘Match TV Power State’ option, making the Joy-Con or Pro Controller a remote control.
Chat with Friends
The free Nintendo Switch Online app allows for conversation during online play, enriching the gaming experience.
Accessibility Comes First
Utilize the Switch’s zoom feature to enlarge small text, ensuring the action is always visible.
Beyond the Game
The Switch offers a world of opportunities to change your gaming at home or on the go. It’s not just a game console, but a discovery platform for endless gaming adventures.
About HOME: More Than Just a Button
The HOME button on your Nintendo Switch is a gateway to a digital universe, offering unlimited access to games and settings to enhance your console experience. It transforms your Switch into a personal discovery platform, far beyond gaming alone.
