Welcome to the family!
Congratulations on getting your new system! We hope you have a blast.
Set yourself up for fun
Tailor your system to your liking with these features and settings.
Build your Wish List
If you find something cool on Nintendo eShop or Nintendo.com but aren’t yet ready to buy, you can add games to your Wish List to save them for another day. (And get an email reminder if those games go on sale. You never know!)
Check out games
Set up parental controls
Little ones playing? Nintendo Switch has parental controls that let you set rules for using the system. While some parental controls are available on the system itself, a free app* for smart devices gives you even more options.
Learn more
Increase your system's security
You can possibly prevent unauthorized access to your Nintendo Account when you set up the 2-Step Verification security feature.
See how
Moving data between systems
If you’re moving to a different Nintendo Switch system, you’ll want to make sure to pack your user and save data. Please note that moving save data for the Animal Crossing™: New Horizons game takes a few additional steps.
Learn howLet the games begin
There’s something for everyone in the vast library of Nintendo Switch games. Jump right in with these popular games and accessories.
Top hits
You can explore, purchase, and download full digital games, add-ons, and more right from Nintendo.com or from Nintendo eShop on your system.
Must-have accessories
Make the most of game time with the extras that suit your play style.
How to play together
Share the smiles with friends and loved ones in games with multiplayer** modes. Check out the ways your system can connect you with others for a good time.
On the same system
You can pass one of the two Joy-Con controllers included with your Nintendo Switch system to a pal and play together in games that support a single Joy-Con per person. If you have more players, you can pair up to eight wireless controllers to a system.**
Joy-Con controllers not included with Nintendo Switch Lite.
Learn moreConnecting nearby systems
Depending on the game, you can use a wireless connection to link nearby Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite systems for multiplayer games. Steps and compatibility vary per game, so please check your game to learn more about its Local Wireless capabilities.
Online from anywhere
Most games, like Animal Crossing™: New Horizons and Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe, require a Nintendo Switch Online membership*** to play online with friends. You can get a free seven-day trial when you sign up on Nintendo eShop on your device.
See optionsBuild your Friend List
Add your friends so you can play online together! You can share Friend Codes directly or find friends via connected Facebook or Twitter accounts. To get started, select your user icon (My Page) on the HOME Menu, and then select Add Friend.
Learn moreGet the latest news
News on Nintendo Switch brings you a variety of information, including updates on the latest games, sales info, limited-time events, and more. You can also follow channels dedicated to games you like and get news blasts straight from the creators.
Explore the online service
Power up your play time with a Nintendo Switch Online membership***! Individual and Family Memberships available. You can get a free seven-day trial of an Individual Membership when you sign up on Nintendo eShop on your device.
Make your games even better
Enhance your games with features like online play, cloud saves, and more. Individual and Family Memberships are available.
View membershipNintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
Level up your membership plan with expanded benefits, including Nintendo 64™ games.
Learn moreEarn rewards today
My Nintendo makes playing games and interacting with Nintendo even more fun. You can earn points and redeem them to get rewards like in-game content and discounts on digital games.
Anyone with a Nintendo Account is automatically enrolled in the My Nintendo awards program!
Check it out
Rest with Sleep Mode
You can put your system to sleep and wake it later to continue playing. Press the POWER Button once on top of the system to put it to sleep or wake it up. You can also hold down the HOME Button and select Sleep Mode to snooze your system. (Just make sure you’re not playing online with other people before your system catches some z’s—you might disconnect and mess up the match!)
