25 TIPS & TRICKS for Nintendo Switch That You Must Know 💡

25 Nintendo Switch Tips and Tricks

1. Transfer save data between consoles: Use a game’s options to transfer saves directly, without relying on cloud saves. The video notes that Animal Crossing: New Horizons does not support this method.
2. Access a basic web browser: Changing the console’s internet DNS settings may open a simple browser, though it has limited functionality.
3. Wake a docked Switch remotely: Hold the Home button on a Joy-Con or Pro Controller to turn on the console and, when supported, the TV.
4. Check play history: The Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app provides more detailed information about play time and frequency, but some console actions may require a PIN.
5. Save battery while travelling: Airplane Mode reduces wireless network searching and may extend battery life.
6. Share digital games between two consoles: The video describes using one account and downloaded game on primary and secondary consoles, with the original console offline or in Airplane Mode. Share account access only with someone you trust; sharing a password carries security risks.
7. Try cleaning a drifting Joy-Con stick: If dirt is contributing to the issue, gently cleaning under the stick’s edge with a cotton swab and isopropyl alcohol may help. This may not fix mechanical wear.
8. Compare eShop prices across regions: The video suggests changing the account region to shop in other countries and using a price-comparison site. Check regional purchase rules and payment options first.
9. Set TV resolution manually: If the image looks blurry, try selecting 1080p in TV Output settings instead of Auto.
10. Connect a USB keyboard: A standard USB keyboard can be useful for typing in supported games or forms.
11. Use a wired Pro Controller connection: Connect it to the console with a charging cable and enable wired communication in Controllers and Sensors settings to reduce input latency.
12. Zoom in on screen content: Enable Zoom in system settings, then double-press the Home button to activate it.
13. Turn off or disconnect controllers: Press a Joy-Con’s sync button to switch it off, or use the Controllers menu to unpair all controllers.
14. Protect the console when docking: A tempered-glass screen protector and dock cover can help prevent scratches.
15. Shut down or reset the console: The video recommends fully powering off the Switch periodically. If it freezes, holding the power button for about 10 seconds forces a reset.
16. Remap controller buttons: Change button assignments in Controllers and Sensors settings and save multiple configurations.
17. Use the Switch as an emergency power source: Connecting a phone or computer by USB may let the console provide power, though it is not designed as a power bank.
18. Find misplaced Joy-Cons: Use the controller-finding feature to make paired Joy-Cons vibrate.
19. Apply a grayscale or inverted-color filter: Change the system menu colors; these visual settings also affect games.
20. Adjust touchscreen sensitivity: Increasing touch sensitivity may make stylus use easier in compatible games and apps.
21. Archive games instead of deleting them: Archiving removes game data but keeps an icon for redownloading. Save data remains on the console.
22. Earn and redeem Gold Points: Eligible eShop purchases earn points, and physical games may also offer points through the game’s options menu.
23. Navigate without controllers: The video describes using the touchscreen and the News section as a route to the Home menu and other areas when controllers are unavailable.
24. Use voice chat in supported games: A headset with a microphone can connect through the audio jack; compatible Bluetooth adapters may also work.
25. Be careful while charging: The video warns about tripping over charging cables. It suggests routing the cable around a Joy-Con, but do not suspend or support the console by its cable.

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A single narrator from Nintenduo World presents the tips; no other speakers or sources are identified.