Given that it has been available for a few years, you most likely already know a fair amount about the Nintendo Switch. It’s among the best portable gaming consoles out there.
There are a few useful options hidden away that even die-hard Switch fans could have overlooked. This list of Nintendo Switch tips and tricks was compiled to help you take full advantage of all the key features.
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To learn how to get the most out of your Nintendo Switch, keep reading.
Change the setting to “dark.”
There is a hidden dark setting on the Nintendo Switch. On the Switch OLED model, changing the backdrop from white to black can prolong battery life in addition to being better for your eyes when playing in low light.
To enable this feature, navigate to Settings > Themes > Basic Black. If you don’t like the new color scheme, you can easily switch back by selecting Basic White and following the prior instructions.
Activate Zoom.
Because of its smaller screen than a standard TV, the Nintendo Switch can occasionally make it difficult to see small type. Thankfully, Nintendo solved this issue by developing the Zoom accessibility setting.
This will allow you to switch between Zoom and Settings > System by selecting “On.” Now, each time you double-tap the home button on the right Joy-Con, you may utilize X and Y to zoom in and out. You can exit the zoomed-in region by double-pressing the home button once more.
Use your switch to turn on the TV.
When your Switch is docked, it can be inconvenient to have to turn on your TV and Switch device before you can begin playing. Luckily, you can speed up the process with this helpful feature.
Go to Settings > TV Output > Match TV Power State to link the Switch and your TV so they turn on and off at the same time. Even though this won’t work on every TV model, it is still vital to look into it in order to save time.
If this feature really irritates you, you can disable it by following the previously specified instructions.
Have games when they’re in bed.
If the Nintendo Switch was docked while connected to a wired internet connection, games might not download when the device is in sleep mode. The Switch can save energy by giving charging priority over other power-consuming operations. That might be bothersome, though, especially if you just bought a new game and are eager to play it.
Thank goodness, Nintendo has enabled the option to turn this feature off. Simply go to Settings > Sleep Mode > Maintain Wired Connection in Sleep Mode. As long as your connection is live, you can now download games in sleep mode.
Use Nintendo Points to get discounts.
Discounts on additional digital purchases can be obtained by using Nintendo’s point system. Purchases made in-store can accrue points in addition to the ones that are automatically awarded for the sale of digital games.
After inserting a game cartridge into the Switch, use your cursor to highlight the game on the home screen and press the Plus button. To view Earn Gold Points, navigate to My Nintendo Rewards Program and scroll down. Unfortunately, since a game must be registered within two years of its original release date in order to receive points, you are out of luck if you own a range of older titles.
If the game satisfies the conditions, you will be awarded some Nintendo points. With 220 points, you will receive a £2.20 discount because one point is equivalent to one penny in the UK. Visit the eShop, choose a game to purchase, finish the transaction, and then choose to spend points to apply these points toward a discount.
Choose the desired button mapping.
If you possess both an Xbox and a Nintendo Switch, you will probably be extremely annoyed with the inverted A and B buttons. This might negatively impact your ability to play online games by significantly interfering with muscle memory.
Fortunately, Nintendo allows you to change the way all of the controls are mapped on the Nintendo Switch, so you can easily fix this. To do this, go to Settings > Controllers and Sensors > Change Button Mapping. After selecting a Joy-Con, you can play around with the mapping.
Saldy notes that while this functionality may be helpful for users with a certain controller layout, a button on the right Joy-Con cannot be used to engage a button on the left Joy-Con, and vice versa.
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