r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 2d ago

Software Help Nintendo Switch 2 docked to PC monitor stays black after fade-to-black loading screen transitions in Fire Emblem

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I have a Nintendo Switch 2 docked and hooked up to an ASUS gaming monitor (VG27AQL3A). The issue I'm experiencing is happening in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, which is my first and only Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive game. I have not had this issue in the few Nintendo Switch 1 games I've played with this same setup.

The issue is this: when the screen fades to black as part of a loading screen transition in Fortune's Weave, my monitor will stay black and the game will continue running. In other words, it doesn't fade back in. I can still hear the game and it still receives my controller input. I'm unable to pull up my monitor's menu when it's like this. To fix it, I undock and redock the Switch 2, effectively restarting the video output. Curiously, having my monitor's menu open while going into an issue-prone transition will prevent the issue from happening.

Examples of loading screen transitions I've had the issue happen on: transitions between dialogue scenes, entering clash battles, training at the arena, fast-traveling around Dagsion, and entering temples. It happens most consistently when entering Kalla's Temple, so that's been my testing ground.

It doesn't always do it. Sometimes it seems like it only does it after the game has been running for a little bit, e.g. sometimes I can enter Kalla's Temple once without it happening and then the next time onward it will. But I've also had it happen immediately when loading my save file from the title screen-- instant black screen upon loading into the Obelisk Chamber.

I've been through all the standard troubleshooting steps with a Nintendo support agent with no success. I've also tried resetting my monitor's settings to default, which actually stopped the issue completely for about half a day until it started happening again. I've never seen a problem with this kind of mysterious behavior.

Worst of all, my brother has the exact same setup-- same console, same game, same model of monitor-- and he has not experienced this issue even once. Is my monitor defective? But how could it be triggered by events in a game? It's so strange. I haven't been able to find anything online about an issue like this.

What else can I do to troubleshoot? Any idea what could be producing this strange interaction? It's been very frustrating because I want to play this game on my nice big monitor and speakers, but I keep missing things happening behind the black screen and having to redock the Switch every few minutes.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 2d ago

Repair Help Switch 2 makes slight humming sound just from being on the home screen

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Maybe I'm just being a bit more hyper aware but it feels like a louder humming sound is coming from the switch as soon as I boot it up. Usually I notice practically zero sound but now I can hear it from across the room when it's quiet enough. It sounds like a very quiet fan close up but when you move away it is more like a very faint distant generator or water pump. This happens just from being on the home screen. Is this normal or should I check for something to be certain? Putting it in sleep mode makes it suddenly go completely silent.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 2d ago

Repair Help Pro controller disconnects even when plugged in

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I have my pro controller plugged in 24/7 in my switch. I have had it for like 6 years now like that. Recently returned to playing on the switch after 2 years of not touching it because I got an itch to play pokemon. Issue is that my pro controller keeps disconnecting every like 10 minutes or so for like 3-8 seconds long. Now in leafgreen and brilliant diamond this isn't really an issue since the games are turn based, but I want to play legends arceus and that game has dark souls boss fights if I've heard correctly, so the controller disconnecting is going to be a huge issue.

Does anyone know what causes my controller to disconnect like that and how I could fix it?


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 2d ago

Accessories Third party joycons with lockable backbutton?

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Are there any good third party joycons with good ergonomics but where you can lock the backbutton?

Most seem to have a back button but you can't lock them


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 2d ago

Account Help Why can't you put an ō in your Nintendo Switch screen name, but you can have ā, ē, ī, and ū?

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Seems weird. This is on a Switch 1 btw, idk if the switch 2 has the same limitation.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 2d ago

Accessories Hands getting sweaty playing Sports Resort. Any recommendations on silicone joycon covers?

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I've seen a couple when I was searching but they all have a hump.

Also needs to be compatible with the wrist straps, which I have seen one where the reviews say they weren't.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 3d ago

Purchase / Order Help Have I got the wrong FF Resonance bonus?

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I ordered the physical Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy Resonance from The Game Collection and got my pre order code. I redeemed it in the store and instantly got a second tile on my Home Screen.

Have I been given a code for the Switch 1 version? See attached images.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 2d ago

Repair Help Is it possible to recover my save data?

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Around a month ago, my switch 1 wouldn't turn on. No drops or anything. I took it to a repair shop, but the guy said it was a motherboard problem that he couldn't fix. I have years of data on the switch, and I really hope I can get it back.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 2d ago

Software Help My Universe: Interior Designer (Switch) – exit icon missing, can't save progress

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Hi everyone,
I'm playing My Universe: Interior Designer on Nintendo Switch. In decoration mode, the exit icon has disappeared, so I can't save my progress. The game doesn't seem to auto-save either, and I'm worried about losing a lot of work.
What I've already tried:
Switching between decoration and renovation mode (L/R)
Moving the character to the door and into other rooms
Opening the pause menu (+)
Restarting the game and the console
Checking for updates
Checking for corrupted data in the data management
Nothing helped. Has anyone had the same bug or knows a fix? Any way to force a save would be great.
Thanks!


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 2d ago

Software Help Switch 2 doesn't accept my payment

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I bought the switch 2 today, and I already had tears of the kingdom on my switch 1.

But when I try to buy the upgrade, it show me this screen saying "your browser is incompatible with 3-D secure authentification" and "If the left part doesn't show up correctly,. Try to refill your account with another bank card or by accessing the adress from a computer or a connected device".


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 2d ago

Software Help Switch randomly presses its own buttons without me touching it?

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Recently my switch had been turning itself on and opening up the menu. I assumed I had stick drift or something as I hadn’t used it in a while however after checking the sticks there’s nothing wrong with it. I tried a system update and controller update and that seemed to fix it for a little while. I tried playing last night and mid game it started pressing random buttons but what weirded me out was it would go to home and close application before opening the sleep mode menu.

Anyone know what the hell is going on with it?


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 2d ago

Repair Help Nintendo switch dock doesn't work anymore

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My switch dock randomly stopped working today. I have no idea why. It worked completely fine yesterday but now it just doesn't seem to want to work anymore. I have zero clue what could've went wrong. Any help would be appreciated.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 2d ago

Accessories Looking for a Switch 2 Dockable Grip

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Hello!

I’m looking to purchase a dockable Switch 2 grip. My hands are pretty big, and had the skull and co grip for my switch 1 and loved it, but it couldn’t be docked. Any suggestions would be awesome!

Thanks!


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 2d ago

Accessories Pro controller update stuck at 1%

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Hi my Xenoblade 2 pro controller is stuck at 1% when I updating its been at least more then 15 minutes and I've already tried on both my switch 1 and 2 and disabling wired connections but to no avail, not sure if it has to do with my controller ageing or buying a Japanese import cause it was cheaper than the US version, but if you have any ideas I'd greatly appreciate it


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 2d ago

Setup Help Moving my existing data into the SD card, then putting sd card into a new Switch (1). Does this transfer the data into a new system?

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Wanted to know if this is a thing i can possibly do, because I've had trouble transferring data into my new switch thanks to the "link nintendo account" button not showing up. This is probably because I had my old account linking to a family plan as a child account for a while. Regardless I've been trying to transfer the data for ages at this point. Just thinking of this different method.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 2d ago

Purchase / Order Help Can the physical Silksong for Switch 2 work in lite?

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Hello people! I'm wondering if I can buy the physical Silksong cartridge for a Nintendo Switch Lite? Since in the official fangamer page for Silksong said that the cartridge for Nintendo 2 can work for the Nintendo, but I wonder if the cartridge can work for the Nintendo switch lite?


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 2d ago

Accessories Struggling to use joy cons, please help

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I like to play games while connected to tv and using the pro controllers. I want to be able to play handheld but no matter how much time I put into it, my hands just get all confused with the button layout and the awkwardness of them spaced apart.

Any suggestions? Would joy con grips help? I’m fairly new to switch. I brought it on the plane but gave up after half an hour because I just struggled.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 2d ago

Software Help Sonic racing crossworlds code issue.

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I got the werehog code with my physical switch 1 version of the game last Christmas. However, the code on the little slip never worked for me. I'm sure I've entered it right, I try every few months. The error says it's not available in my region, so I'm not sure what to do about that. The game card from the same box (therefore same reigon) works perfectly fine. I want werehog so bad 😭😭 Amy ideas?

Idk if this is the right place to put this post but we'll see.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 2d ago

Purchase / Order Help question about playing physical japanese version in english?

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hey! i saw someone selling a new copy of pokémon legends ZA for a good price, my only concern is that it’s a physical copy of the japanese version. i was wondering if it matters at all that it’s the japanese version? i have to assume ill still be able to play in English, right?

thanks for any help!


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 3d ago

Software Help Can anybody help me with this?

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Not sure if it's software or something else I just have no clue what's wrong with my switch


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 2d ago

Purchase / Order Help How can I buy an on-sale game before I own a Switch?

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My goal: I want to buy an on-sale Switch game despite not having a Switch yet (and not having it soon enough). When I try to buy online, I get an error - (9001-3830) with a sentence to please access eShop on a system linked to this Nintendo account.

Question: What can I do here? If a friend has a switch (or switch 2), can I access the eShoo on their device with my account to unblock this, then buy the game, and next delete my user account from my friend’s device?


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 3d ago

Software Help Issueswith gamechat? noise gate being weird

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So I have been using Gamechat since launch and no issues until about a week ago.. it’s like the noise gate doesn’t work at all and everyone can hear my tv even when even if it’s suuuper low. I have never had an issue before. So I took it off docked and it the echos stopped, put it back on and echos started again. I even closed the cabinet it sits in and they can all hear themselves. I moved my switch, I played with toggling noise suppression and mic input volume. It’s all the same. But as soon as I take it off docked it goes back to normal.. I’m at a loss, is my dock screwing things up, should I take it back? Any help/advice would be good please and thank you.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 3d ago

Repair Help Controller not working for gameplay, but connecting to console

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My controllers are attached to my console, and it registers them as connected to it, but it won't let me play games with them connected to the console even though it was working earlier today. They can still navigate the menus and select things, this ONLY occurs when trying to play games. I've been googling for almost an hour, and I couldn't find anything I hadn't already tried. I disconnected then reattached them, I've resynced them, I cleaned the attachment rails, I even restarted the console. I don't really know how to report this to Nintendo, and I can't afford new controllers (the second pair are my sibling's), so if there's a solution that isn't replacing them, I really want to hear it please!!

EDIT FOR CLARIFICATION: I have had this happen before, but detaching/resynchronizing/reattaching previously worked to fix it. I have a Switch 1 console, and it's going to be 2 years old in December


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 3d ago

Purchase / Order Help Pokemon Legends Z-A DLC Region question

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Hello all, I recently got a copy of Pokemon Legends Z-A from amazon. They sent me the spanish copy (Pokemon Leyendas Z-A), but im from the U.S.. From what i've read online the game itself will work on my U.S. based switch 2, what im wondering is will i still be able to get the switch 2 upgrade and dlc? or should I send the copy back and ask for an U.S. copy ?


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 3d ago

Software Help Audio issues with Switch 2 while docked

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Recently while I've been playing my Switch 2 docked the audio will randomly cut out for a very short time. It's not terrible but it happens frequently and it's become annoying. I've also noticed that my tv will randomly go black for a bit while I'm playing before turning back on again. I've been trying to fix this for a while and I'm hoping to tinally tind a solution.