Nintendo Support

How to Check the Error History

  • When an error code is received on the Nintendo Switch console, it will be saved within the error history log for future reference.

  • The 10 most recent errors will be saved to the console's error history, with the most recent errors being displayed towards the top of the list. 

  1. Select "System Settings" from the HOME Menu.  

  2. Select "Support/Health & Safety."  

  3. Select "Error History."  

  4. A list of recent errors will be displayed. Scroll through the list, and select the error you wish to view.  

  5. Once selected, you can choose from the following options:

    • View the ErrorDisplays the error message associated with the error code. 

    • NetworkDisplays information on the network settings at the time of the error. 

    • SoftwareDisplays information on the software used at the time of the error. 

    • SystemDisplays information on the console settings at the time of the error.