Opening up your first Switch box can be equal parts exciting and confusing. This console may be small and designed for easy travel, but there are quite a few steps you’ll need to take to get ...

Got your hands on a Nintendo Switch but not sure how to get it set up? Don't stress, we've got you covered. If you've just picked up a Nintendo Switch console, whether it be a Nintendo Switch OLED, ...

It's time to set up your Nintendo Switch. We'll show you how to transfer data from an old Switch, too. Oscar Gonzalez is a Texas native who covered video games, conspiracy theories, misinformation and ...

If you’re a serious Nintendo Switch gamer who plays online games most of the time, you should consider setting up a wired connection. While Nintendo Switch wifi is generally okay, the wifi technology ...

Nintendo has shaken up how it treats your digital game purchases. It's now calling those virtual game cards, and it hopes to make it easier for you to share your games across multiple Switch systems.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While there's a lot to love about the Nintendo Switch, it's not the most powerful or capable gaming system on the market. Unlike the Xbox ...

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The Nintendo Switch 2 has been the hot new darling of the gaming space since it launched on June 5, 2025. The console had an impressive list of 24 games hitting the system on day one, including the ...

One of the best features of the Nintendo Switch is that you can get a AAA gaming experience and access to hundreds of incredible indie games no matter where you are. Thanks to its portable nature and ...

Note that live-streaming only works with a regular Nintendo Switch. The Switch Lite can’t output video to an external display, so you can’t hook it up with a capture card. There are many different ...

The Nintendo Switch is unlike any video game console you’ve ever used. That being said, it’s not so different that there isn’t a set up process involved. You’ll need to tell the console what language ...