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Nintendo Switch 2 first-time setup

Nintendo Switch 2

A walkthrough of how to set up a Nintendo Switch 2 console for the first time.

Complete these steps

  1. Connect the USB cable to the AC adapter.
  2. Connect the AC adapter to the wall outlet.
  3. Connect the USB-C cable into the USB-C connector on the console. The Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter inserted into both an electrical outlet and the connector on the bottom of the console
  4. Attach both Joy-Con 2 controllers to the Nintendo Switch 2 console. Joy-Con 2 (R) controller being connected to the Nintendo Switch 2 console
  5. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the first-time setup. Some of these settings can be configured later.
    • System language and region settings
      • A system update can be applied to enable Text to Speech after setting up an Internet connection, if you select a supported language. Detailed descriptive steps to reach that point are available.
        • Supported Text to Speech languages

          Some languages may require an additional download before being supported. This download may take a while to complete.

          • English (US)
          • French (Canada)
          • Spanish (Latin America)
          • English (UK)
          • German
          • French (France)
          • Spanish (Spain)
          • Italian
          • Japanese
          • Korean
    • Internet Settings (optional, but required if performing a system transfer)
    • Time Zone
    • System transfer from Nintendo Switch
      • After performing a system update, if you'd like to enable Text to Speech, press and hold the Y Button on the system transfer screen until a short beeping sounds plays.
    • User registration/Nintendo Account set up
    • Parental Controls (optional)

Additional information

  • Use the provided cables when setting up your Nintendo Switch 2 with the dock. The included Ultra High Speed HDMI cable and AC adapter (Model NGN-01) will ensure your console performs properly.
  • The Nintendo Switch AC adapter can be used when plugged into the Nintendo Switch 2 console directly, but due to differing power outputs, it can not be used with the Nintendo Switch 2 dock to support TV mode.

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