Energy and resource efficiency information

Applicable to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch – OLED Model

This information is provided to meet the self-regulatory requirements of the games console voluntary agreement. For further information about the voluntary agreement, including its methodology, please visit www.efficientgaming.info.

Power consumption

The average power consumption of the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch – OLED Model consoles in different states of applicable activity can be found below. *1

Please note: the values have been rounded off to the nearest full value. There also may be some statistical variations on the energy consumption values displayed. The values could also change depending on the usage environment and conditions.

*1 Average energy consumption at TV mode. For the regulatory low power modes the declared values relevant for Regulation (EU) 2023/826 can be found here.

*2 Average energy consumption measured using the game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

*3 Average energy consumption measured by HD streaming via YouTube app at 1080p60 quality (sample video: Nintendo Direct | E3 2019).

*4 The estimated annual electricity consumption of a console when used for gaming an average two hours per day for a whole year.

*5 Wi-Fi connected, while the wired LAN connection is not maintained.

*6 The estimated annual electricity consumption when the wired LAN connection is maintained during Sleep Mode.

Power management functions of Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model and Nintendo Switch Lite come with multiple power management options, among them the low-power consuming Sleep Mode, and an Auto-Sleep function.

The Auto-Sleep function can help to save energy by reducing the amount of time your console remains in a higher power state, activating after a certain period of inactivity (see here for the default values).

Sleep Mode is a power state that consumes less energy while maintaining some basic functionalities. There are several versions of this low power mode.

• Sleep Mode: Available for all Nintendo Switch consoles. This is the default low power mode for all consoles. It offers a quick resume function that allows users to continue their last activity prior to the activation of Sleep Mode. See our Support section to learn more about Sleep Mode and how to personalise the settings for Sleep Mode.
• Sleep Mode with wired connection: You can choose to maintain connection to the internet (default for Nintendo Switch) or prioritise low power consumption (default for Nintendo Switch – OLED Model). Visit our Support section to learn how to adjust settings.
• Power off: All Nintendo Switch consoles can be powered down. Visit our Support section to learn how to turn off your console.

Resource efficiency of Nintendo products

Keeping Nintendo products in good working condition

• Tips on how to keep Nintendo Switch consoles in good working condition

Expanding the storage space of Nintendo Switch consoles

It is possible to expand the storage space of Nintendo Switch consoles, used to store downloadable software, downloadable content (DLC), and captured screenshots or gameplay videos, via a microSD card. For details, visit our Support section:

• microSD card FAQ

Arranging repair

Nintendo products are built to last, but if you experience an issue with your Nintendo Switch console, please contact our Customer Support or book a repair via our repair portal:

• Book a repair

You can make use of our repair services even if your Nintendo Switch console is no longer under warranty. Please note that only Nintendo-authorised repairers can perform the necessary repair diagnostics for Nintendo consoles. Certain components (e.g. the motherboard, LCD/OLED screen, internal battery) are made available only to Nintendo-authorised repairers for the repair of Nintendo Switch consoles.

How to reset to factory settings

It is possible to restore your Nintendo Switch console to the default factory settings. Typically this means that all data is deleted from the console, and the settings are returned to the original state in which you bought it.

It is also possible to restore factory settings while retaining some of the data stored on the console. To find out more about restoring factory settings, see:

• Restoring Factory Settings

Recycling and end-of-life processing

Protect the environment by recycling your console at the end of its useful life. For details, see:

• Disposal of Product at the End of its Life

Information provided under the requirements of Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/826

Power consumption

• Networked standby: Max. 2.0W
• Another condition equivalent with standby mode: Max. 0.5W

The period after which the equipment reaches automatically standby mode, off mode or networked standby in minutes

• Networked standby: Max. 20 minutes 
• Another condition equivalent with standby mode: Max. 20 minutes 

The power consumption of the equipment in networked standby if all wired network ports are connected and all wireless network ports are activated

• Max. 2.0 W

Guidance on how to activate and deactivate wireless network ports

TV mode:

• Wi-Fi: Active / OFF
  • Activating Wi-Fi: Go to Internet in ☼ (System Settings) on the HOME Menu and proceed to set up a connection.
  • Deactivating Wi-Fi: Start ☼ (System Settings) from the HOME Menu in handheld mode, then set Flight Mode to On with Wi-Fi set to Off.
• Bluetooth: Always Active*

* The Bluetooth network port in TV mode is always active, because the console will always be reactivated using a controller paired via Bluetooth.

Tabletop mode:

• Wi-Fi: Active / OFF
  • Activating Wi-Fi: Go to Internet in ☼ (System Settings) on the HOME Menu and proceed to set up a connection.
  • Deactivating Wi-Fi: Start ☼ (System Settings) from the HOME Menu in handheld mode, then set Flight Mode to On with Wi-Fi set to Off.
• Bluetooth: Active / OFF
  • Activating Bluetooth: Go to Flight Mode in ☼ (System Settings) on the HOME Menu and proceed to set Flight Mode to Off. Or, with the flight mode function still enabled, set Bluetooth to On.
  • Deactivating Bluetooth: Start ☼ (System Settings) from the HOME Menu, then set Flight Mode to On with Bluetooth set to Off.

Handheld mode:

• Wi-Fi: Active / OFF
  • Activating Wi-Fi: Go to Internet in ☼ (System Settings) on the HOME Menu and proceed to set up a connection.
  • Deactivating Wi-Fi: Start ☼ (System Settings) from the HOME Menu in handheld mode, then set Flight Mode to On with Wi-Fi set to Off.
• Bluetooth: Active / OFF
  • Activating Bluetooth: Go to Flight Mode in ☼ (System Settings) on the HOME Menu and proceed to set Flight Mode to Off. Or, with the flight mode function still enabled, set Bluetooth to On.
  • Deactivating Bluetooth: Start ☼ (System Settings) from the HOME Menu, then set Flight Mode to On with Bluetooth set to Off.

Other information

Warning about the increased energy consumption if the power management function is deactivated or changed

• Auto Sleep time setting: If you increase the time or select "Never", the console and any connected accessory will consume more energy.
• Maintain Wired Connection in Sleep Mode: If this option is enabled and the console uses a wired internet connection, downloads will start immediately even when the console is in sleep mode, but the console and any connected accessory will consume more energy.