Skip Navigation
Nintendo Switch: App Support

All Articles

  1. How to Capture and View Screenshots on Nintendo Switch

     Follow these steps to take screenshots and view them in an album on a Nintendo Switch console. Complete these steps To capture a screenshot, press the Capture Button. On the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch – OLED Model consoles, this is located on the left Joy-Con. On Nintendo Switch Lite... KA ID: 22343 Meta-Answer ID: 17860

  2. How to View or Change Your Friend Code on Nintendo Switch

     Follow these steps to view or change your friend code on Nintendo Switch. Note Friend codes are numbers issued to Nintendo Account users on Nintendo Switch. If you link the same Nintendo Account to multiple consoles, the same friend code is used for your account on each... KA ID: 22438 Meta-Answer ID: 17955

  3. How to Update Pokémon HOME

     Follow these steps to update Pokémon HOME , or review the software's update history. Note This update must be applied in order to use the game’s Internet features. Save data will still be available for use after downloading the update. The update will download and install... KA ID: 49104 Meta-Answer ID: 41114

  4. Discontinuation of Twitch App on Nintendo Switch

     On January 31, 2024, the Twitch application for Nintendo Switch was discontinued. The application is no longer available for new users to download from the Nintendo eShop, or for existing users to... KA ID: 63569 Meta-Answer ID: 50716

  5. How to Update Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

     Follow these steps to update Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition , or review the software's update history. Note This update must be applied in order to use the game’s Internet features. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use the game's online features. Save data will still be available for... KA ID: 70801 Meta-Answer ID: 55442

  6. How to Change the Theme on Nintendo Switch

     Steps for how to change the background theme on your Nintendo Switch console. Complete these steps From the HOME Menu, select System Settings. Scroll down the options on the left and select Themes. Select the desired background theme, between Basic White or Basic Black. KA ID: 22357 Meta-Answer ID: 17874

  7. How to Use the “Find Controllers” Feature on Nintendo Switch

     Steps for how to search for a controller using the vibration feature on Nintendo Switch. Important: In order to use this feature, the controller in question must have been previously paired to the Nintendo Switch console. Before you start Ensure that your console has the latest... KA ID: 26319 Meta-Answer ID: 21484

  8. How to Activate/Deactivate Low-Latency Mode for Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Classics Games

     Follow these steps to activate or deactivate low-latency mode in an online game using the Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Classics software. Note When low-latency mode is enabled, input delay will be reduced when playing games online. This setting may affect audio and visuals. This setting is visible only after starting an online game... KA ID: 41265 Meta-Answer ID: 35435

  9. What DLC Is Available? (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)

     Note Players can purchase new fighters (some including their own stage and music) as DLC for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. When DLC is purchased by one player on the console, it will also be available... KA ID: 42489 Meta-Answer ID: 36502

  10. How to Capture and Edit Gameplay Video on Nintendo Switch

     Follow these steps to capture and trim video game footage from supported software on a Nintendo Switch console, and how to save a screenshot from a saved video. Important: Video capture is available for consoles with system menu version 4.0.0 or higher. Complete these steps To capture video gameplay footage While in a compatible game, press and hold down... KA ID: 27540 Meta-Answer ID: 22404
Still need help? Contact us