10 Nintendo Switch Tips & Tricks You Probably Didn't Know

THE NINTENDO SWITCH might seem like a barebones system on the surface. While it has some awesome unique features, it lacks many things you’ll find on the Xbox One or PS4. Even so, the Nintendo Switch has a number of hidden features you probably don’t know about.

This is TheGamers list of Nintendo Switch Tips and Tricks You Probably Didn’t Know.

Whats the most useful Nintendo Switch tip you know?

Let us know in the comments section below!

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Did you know you can use a USB keyboard to input text on Switch? Or that Nintendo has tucked a full-fledged internet browser onto the system, just out of sight? And those Joy-Con controllers are much more versatile than they seem at first. Not only can you use them to play Switch games, but you can even connect them to your phone or computer to play games. If you’ve ever binged through a game only to wonder how much time you actually poured into it, the Switch lets you check your play time in any game you’ve played. Not only that, but the Switch can also turn on your TV.

And don’t think you’re locked into games released in your region. You can set up a new eShop account to buy and play games from any region. If you’re in the mood for a new game but don’t want to spend a lot of money, you can see which games are on sale at any time in the eShop. If you frequently find yourself running through your battery’s charge, you might want to get yourself an external battery pack to squeeze out more playtime. If you’re the only one who plays your Switch, you can make it stop asking which user you are each time you start up a new game. And finally, if you manage to lose track of a Joy-Con, the Switch can help you find it.

Not a bad set of features for such a tiny game console.

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Script by: Chris Reed

Voice Over by: Michael Neeb

Edited by: Lashan Ranasinghe

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[jamesh]

“Before we dive in, give us a thumbs up.”

That’s not how it works..

[speedgrump]

This man just told me to use my vibrating joycon on my wife... Be right back.

[JosephEMercado]

I’d recommend if you are planning on going download only for your games that you buy one physical game (preferably a rather large one like Zelda BOTW) and just keep it in your switch. You maintain the convenience of being able to use it along with all of your other games without swapping game cards, the download size is much smaller, and physical games tend to cost less too.

[dakotaross]

This feels like one of those videos that Gamestop plays in their stores.

[yaboiminat]

O: i didnt know that my nintendo switch had a *HEADPHONE JACK*

[applesauce]

Wait what was that last one about using the “vibration” feature?

[gingerkays]

One feature that I think is really clever is actually a safety feature. With Nintendo being geared toward kids often, and the Switch using tiny cartridges, you’d expect choking to be a serious danger, right? Well, they put a coating of flavor on all Cartridges to make them taste HORRIBLE and even sting a little in the mouth

[Vyzr]

Another tip is the ability to update your games without connecting to the internet by downloading it from another user. If you press the options button (the + button) on the main menu for one of your game, and navigate to Software Update, you'll find Match Version with Local Users which is how you match to their updated version of their game.

[Purple_Sloth]

Did you know you could use the switch joycon grip as a spare piece of bread for your toast? It's a little bit extra crunchy and burnt... but it does the job.

[justinhush]

You can turn up the volume of your switch without pressing the button, or do other stuff like this with the quick menu. While you are playing, press the home button for a few seconds and the quick menu would appear on the right hand side :)

[IAmVianca]

There are a ton of videos that tell people the Switch's "hidden" features (and I've watched a couple of them), but your video is, by far, the most entertaining. Thank you.

[kinglyght]

"What you dont know swedish?" I about died when they paired it to the movie the line came from lol 💀😂😅

[kysngaming]

How many people dont have a Nintendo switch yet but are still watching videos about the switch?

[soccerojdoj]

Why did the thumbnail photo show a memory/data card yet you didn't show any tips for memory/data cards? That is known as a #BaitAndSwitch ad tactic...

[TDashLIVE]

I got a Switch for Christmas, and this helps me a lot! Thanks!

[kfcbox]

Thanks for the tips man I really appreciate it

[DNVIC]

Problem with #10: It in most cases will be longer to take out the keyboard, plug it in the switch, and then type it in, instead of typing it in with the joy-cons. This isn't the wii here, where you have a shaky pointer to put in the credit card. You don't use your keyboard much anyway on the switch.

[superhighgaming]

I died at the switch turning on your tv part that was hilarious

[sultryluke]

Thanks, just got one and thought this was very helpfull!

[austinburrows]

“Or a nice night with the wife” IM DYING