FAQ - Nintendo Switch - Nintendo - Official Site (2024)

OLED stands for “organic light-emitting diode.” An OLED screen does not have a backlight like LCD screens, instead displaying images using light emitted by each individual pixel.

Deep blacks can be represented by turning a pixel's light off, allowing for sharper contrast.

Your new system comes with everything you need to pop in a game and play, including:

• Nintendo Switch – OLED Model console

• Nintendo Switch dock with LAN port

• 1 Joy-Con™ (L) controller, 1 Joy-Con™ (R) controller

• 2 Joy-Con™ wrist strap accessories

• Joy-Con grip accessory

• Nintendo Switch AC adapter

• HDMI cable

You’ll be able to play select games for up to two players with the included Joy-Con (one controller per person).

You’ll also be able to purchase extra controllers for multiplayer games for 3+ players.

Yes, you can earn points in many ways, including by purchasing games. You can then redeem those points for digital rewards or discounts.

If you haven’t joined the free My Nintendo rewards program yet, head tomy.nintendo.comtoday to get started.

The Nintendo Switch family of systems supports multiplayer gaming options of all kinds. You can play together online or in the same room using one system or multiple systems*.

Specific features vary by game, such as voice chat or split-screen play, but sharing fun with friends and family is a key focus for Nintendo Switch.

A Nintendo Switch Online membership may be required for online multiplayer and other online features in compatible games. This service also gives you access to classic NES™ and Super NES™ games, cloud saves, a smart device app, and exclusive offers. To learn more,visit the Nintendo Switch Online site.

*Additional games, systems, and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account required for online features. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply.nintendo.com/switch-online. Games, systems, some accessories, and Nintendo Switch Online membership sold separately.

Approximately 4.5 - 9 hours.

The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

You can charge the Nintendo Switch console with the included AC adapter (even while you’re playing) or by placing it in the dock.

Yes, you can use the docks interchangeably.

To use the original Nintendo Switchconsolewith the wired LAN port, a system update may be needed.

For more details, please visitTechnical Specs.

Your new system comes with everything you need to pop in a game and play, including:

• Nintendo Switch console

• Nintendo Switch dock

• 1 Joy-Con™ (L) controller, 1 Joy-Con™ (R) controller

• 2 Joy-Con™ wrist strap accessories

• Joy-Con grip accessory

• Nintendo Switch AC adapter

• HDMI cable

Nintendo Switch supports multiplayer gaming options of all kinds. You can play together online or in the same room using one system or multiple systems*.

Specific features vary by game, such as voice chat or split-screen play, but sharing fun with friends and family is a key focus for Nintendo Switch.

Please note that online multiplayer gaming will be free until the paid service launches in 2018. Currently, the free-trial period and the paid service will be available for customers in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Data charges may apply.Learn more

*Additional games, systems, and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account required for online features. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply.nintendo.com/switch-online. Games, systems, some accessories, and Nintendo Switch Online membership sold separately.

Approximately 4.5 - 9 hours.*

The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

You can charge the Nintendo Switch console with the included AC adapter (even while you’re playing) or by placing it in the dock.

*For model number HAC-001(-01)

For more details, please visitTechnical Specs.

TheNintendo Switch – OLED Model and Nintendo Switch systems transform from home console to handheld, letting you play your favorite games at home or on the go.They includea dock for connecting to your TV, as well as removable Joy-Con™ controllers that you can share with a friend for two-player fun.

Nintendo Switch Lite is dedicated to handheld play and is smaller and lighter than the Nintendo Switch system.

For more details, visit theCompare Systems page.

You can play multiplayer games using compatible wireless controllers, including Joy-Con™ controllers and Nintendo Switch™ Pro Controllers (sold separately). If using separate Joy-Con controllers, you will also need a device to recharge them, such as the Joy-Con Charging Grip.

To use wired accessories such as a GameCube Controller Adapter, LAN adapter, and USB mic, you’ll need a USB Type A – Type C adapter. Nintendo Switch Lite also does not come with a built-in stand, which you may need if playing with an external controller. Nintendo recommends using officially licensed accessories, such as theDual USB PlayStandmade by HORI.

Yes, you can earn points in many different ways, including by purchasing games. You can then redeem those points for digital rewards or discounts.

If you haven’t joined the free My Nintendo rewards program yet, head tomy.nintendo.comtoday to get started.

Nintendo Switch Lite can play the games in the Nintendo Switch library that support handheld mode.

For games that do not support handheld mode, players can wirelessly connect compatible controllers (sold separately) to Nintendo Switch Lite. If using separate Joy-Con controllers, users will need to have a device to recharge them, such as the Joy-Con Charging Grip.

To find play mode compatibility information for specific games, please refer to the product packaging or Nintendo eShop.

Approximately 3 - 7 hours.

The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 4 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

See thedetailed technical specs.

You can download and play your purchased digital games on more than one Nintendo Switch family system, but there are a few things to note:

• You need to have the same Nintendo Account on all systems: you cannot transfer games to different accounts.

• The first time you connect to the Nintendo eShop, the system you’re on will be known as your “primary console.” You can play your purchased games on a different console (known as a “non-primary console”), but you will need to have an active internet connection while playing.

Steps:

1. Create a User profile on your non-primary console and link it with the same Nintendo Account that you use on your Primary console.

2. Once you are logged into your Nintendo Account on your non-primary console, click on your user icon on the top left of the HOME menu and go to “User Settings” > “Nintendo eShop Settings”>”Redownload.”

3. Download the game you want to play.

To learn more abouttransferring your game dataorsetting up a new system, please visit support.

Nintendo Switch Online is a paid service that launched on September 18, 2018, that lets members enjoy online play in compatible Nintendo Switch games, access a selection of classic NES games with online functionality, back up save data for most games, and use additional features for the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app.

Additionally, Nintendo Switch Online members can take advantage of exclusive special offers from Nintendo.