Play Mode Options Overview on Nintendo Switch
Important: Nintendo Switch Lite does not support TV Mode. Learn more about the types of game play modes that are compatible with each Nintendo Switch family system.
- TV mode
- Tabletop mode
- Handheld mode
TV mode
In TV mode the Nintendo Switch is placed on its dock and the application screen is displayed on your television.
In order to use the Joy-Con controller(s) in TV mode, they must be detached from the console. You can enjoy single or multiplayer games.
Tabletop mode
In tabletop mode, the Nintendo Switch is removed from its dock and placed on a flat surface. The screen output is displayed on the console screen.
In order to use the Joy-Con controller(s) in Tabletop mode, they must be detached from the console. You can enjoy single or multiplayer games.
Handheld mode
In handheld mode, you play while holding the Nintendo Switch with the Joy-Con controllers connected to the console.
In this mode you can enjoy single-player games using one system, or local multiplayer games using multiple Nintendo Switch systems.
