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How to Play Nintendo Switch 2 in TV Mode

Nintendo Switch 2

How to utilize Nintendo Switch 2 software while hooked up to a TV.

Note
  • Nintendo Switch 2 allows for different play styles. You can play Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode, tabletop mode, or TV mode.
  • TV mode allows you to play Nintendo Switch 2 while the game or application is displayed on your television screen.

Complete these steps

  1. Connect the Nintendo Switch 2 dock to a TV or monitor.
  2. Detach the Joy-Con 2 controllers from the Nintendo Switch 2 console.
    Joy-Con 2 being detached from the console
    Important
  3. Set the Nintendo Switch 2 console in its charging dock.
    Nintendo Switch 2 placed in dock while connected to a power source and TV
  4. Start your game or application.

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