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February 7, 2024
Having problems with your Nintendo Switch? We have step-by-step instructions for restoring it to its out-of-the-box state. There's more to it than you think!
November 16, 2023
Remap buttons, find your Joy-Cons, save disc space and more.
November 14, 2023
Remap buttons, find your Joy-Cons, save disc space and more.
December 1, 2022
If you need to reset your console, this is how to get it done.
October 8, 2021
Give your Nintendo Switch, OLED Switch, or Switch Lite gaming session a boost with our top tips and tricks.
October 7, 2021
You don't want someone else to have access to your accounts or games. Here's how to completely reset your Switch before selling it.
December 17, 2020
Released in 2017, Nintendos Switch is still going strong and proving that a home console can be about more than 4K ray-tracing graphics. The original Nintendo Switch, which hooks up to your TV but also detaches for mobile gaming, is still a hot commodity. The release of the smaller, handheld-only Nintendo Switch Lite has also attracted attention from new audiences. So far both models have proven to be quite popular, thanks to a wide selection of games from Nintendo and other third-party develop...