Four years after its release, Nintendo's Switch is still going strong. The lineup was recently joined by an OLED model, while those on a budget can pick up the Nintendo Switch Lite.
The devices are a popular way to tap into a wide selection of games on the go. There are limitations, of course, with graphical capabilities, storage space, and delicate Joy-Cons. But if you know where to look, there are hidden Switch features that can improve your gaming sessions. Check them out below.
Turn on Your TV
Time to ditch that TV remote. Your Switch can turn on your smart TV when it's docked; just hit the power button on the Joy-Con. Not a fan? Go to System Settings > TV Settings > Match TV Power State and set it to Off.
Enable Dark Mode
Everyone loves a good dark mode. If you're sick of the Switch's home menu blinding you at night, go to System Settings > Themes and select Basic Black. The home screen and all menu pages will adopt a black color theme, though the games themselves will be unchanged.
Save Battery Life
The original Switch got 2.5 to 6.5 hours of battery life, while the updated version released in 2019, as well as the OLED model, lasts between 4.5 and 9 hours. The Switch Lite, meanwhile, has between 3 and 7 hours of life before it needs a recharge. However, you can push these numbers a little further by changing how long it takes for the console to go into Sleep Mode. Under System Settings > Sleep Mode, select Auto-Sleep (Playing on Console Screen) and choose how long the Switch should wait before turning off the screen.
Remap Those Buttons
A newer update to the Switch ecosystem allows you to remap the buttons on your controller to a more preferred layout. You can do this by navigating to System Settings > Controllers and Sensors > Change Button Mapping, where you can remap both Joy-Cons and the Pro Controller. Select a controller and you can change what each button does or flip the orientation of the joystick for a more comfortable gaming experience. The button input of each Joy-Con can be changed for both vertical and horizontal gaming.
Archive the Games You Don't Play
The Switch has a lot going for it, but storage space is not one of its strengths. The LCD Switch comes with 32GB of hard drive space, which also includes the OS. The OLED model bumps that up to 64GB, but it's still easy to run out of room if most of your games are digital downloads.
One easy solve is to archive the games you aren't playing anymore to free up hard drive space (but keep your game saves). Do this from the main menu by highlighting a game and pressing the + button, then selecting Manage Software > Archive Software from the drop-down menu.
You can also archive software under System Settings > Data Management, then choose Quick Archive to get suggestions on which games to archive, based on file size and recent playtime. Click Manage Software instead to have free range to choose what you want.
Pop in a MicroSD Card
Unlike Sony's PlayStation Vita, which required expensive proprietary memory cards, the Switch supports microSD cards from third parties like Samsung, SanDisk, and Toshiba. We recommend getting a card that is at least twice the size of your Switch's internal storage.
Move Game Data
If you are using a microSD card to expand your system storage, you can move game data between the system and microSD at any time, as long as there's enough space. Go into System Settings > Data Management and select Move Data Between System / microSD Card. Select the desired destination, then select the games you want to move and tap Move Data.
Save a Cool Moment
While the system lacks the ability to record significant amounts of gameplay, you are still able to capture short videos. Hold down the capture button and the Switch will save your last 30 seconds of gameplay. It's just enough to save a really cool moment for posterity.
Send Screenshots to Your Phone
The Switch makes it easy to capture in-game images, but it's not the best at letting you share those pictures. For awhile, all you could do is send the images to Facebook and Twitter, but your phone is now an option too.
To send a screenshot to your phone, you'll need to open the image on your Switch, press A for the Sharing and Editing menu, then choose Send to Smartphone. From here, you will need to scan a QR code with your phone to wirelessly connect both devices.
Once the connection is made, scan the second code to open a web page with your image inside. This image can then be saved to your device and used however you wish. In our time using this feature, it proved to be a finnicky process; your mileage may vary.
Transfer Save Data
If you have more than one Switch console, save data can be moved from one system to another. Do this by navigating to System Settings > Users > Transfer Your User and Save Data. You can also highlight individual games, press the + button your controller, and go to Manage Software > Transfer Your Save Data from the menu.
You will need another Switch on the same Wi-Fi network, and both should be connected to a power source. Once you go through the process, the game file will be removed from the original Switch and migrate to the new Switch.
Get More Save Files
Many Switch games only support one save file at a time. That means if you want to, say, start over with Breath of the Wild, you would need to delete your previous save file. However, there's a workaround that allows you to keep multiple save files for these types of games.
The Switch is set up so that save files are linked to specific user profiles. That means you can create multiple user profiles and each one will have their own save data linked to it. To create a new user profile, navigate to System Settings > Users > Add Users. Now when you start up a game, you will be able to select between your different user accounts, and each will have their own save data.
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Find Lost Joy-Cons
The Switch's Joy-Con controllers are great, but they're small and easy to misplace. Luckily, the Switch has a built-in way to locate Joy-Cons in the immediate area. Navigate to Controllers > Find Controllers and it will display all the controllers linked to your console. Highlight the missing Joy-Con and press the L or R button on the one you do have to make the lost one vibrate. If you're missing both controllers, tap the touch screen to make each Joy-Con vibrate. Hopefully this will allow you to locate the missing controller in between the couch cushions.
Pre-Order Made Easy
Have you pre-ordered a lot of games through the eShop? Nintendo now lets you keep track of them all and cancel the ones you no longer want. Go to your account page in the Nintendo eShop and select Your Pre-Orders to view all outstanding pre-orders. You can cancel from this page as long as it's more than a week before the game's release.
Subscribe for More
With a $20 annual Nintendo Switch Online subscription, you get exclusive access to NES and Super NES classics, games like Pac-Man 99 and Tetris 99, online multiplayer, and cloud saves. You can purchase a subscription in the eShop storefront under the Nintendo Switch Online tab, which then becomes your gateway to special offers and compatible games. Cloud saves can then be managed under System Settings > Data Management > Save Data Cloud.
Make a Mii
Mii avatars are still alive and kicking on Switch. Navigate to System Settings > Mii > Create/Edit a Mii, and you'll be able to put together your own character—one no longer constrained by natural hair colors. You can create one from scratch or choose a randomly generated avatar. Like on the Wii, your Mii can actually be used in-game with certain titles. For example, you can turn your Mii into a combatant in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate by customizing a Mii Fighter, Mii Swordfighter, or Mii Gunner.
Make New Friends
Nintendo uses unique strings of characters, called Friend Codes, in order to link you to other Switch users for gaming and social activities. If you want someone to add you as their friend, give them your Friend Code. You can find yours if you select your user profile in the top-left corner and open Profile. Your Friend Code will be listed next to your user icon.
Use Your Amiibos
Remember Amiibos? Introduced for the Wii U, these small statuettes of popular Nintendo characters can be scanned into your console to deliver sweet in-game content. The right Joy-Con and the Pro Controller come with built-in NFC touchpoints, so all you have to do is touch the Amiibo to a controller and enjoy. If you’re wondering which amiibos work with what games, Nintendo has a database of everything you can use with the Switch.
Initiate a Hard Reset
If your Switch ever starts giving you problems, fix it with a hard reset. Say you're trying to download a software update, but the screen freezes. Just hold the power button on the system for 10-15 seconds and the console should reset itself.
For a full factory reset, go to System Settings > System > Formatting Options > Initialize Console and delete all the console's memory.
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