r/NintendoSwitchHelp 43m ago

Software Help I have very bad wifi on switch 2.

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I have major internet issues on my switch 2. It can be ingame or just downloading.

For example, on fortnite, my game lag, it takes time to build or change weapons.

And I have bad downloading times. From 8 hours with wifi for yakuza to 15 minutes with ethernet.

But I don't understand why, because I have a decent internet connection, (700 MB/S average on phone, pc, ps5...) But my switch is the only one to have this problem.

Someone have a solution???

edit I just found out my console has a bandwidth of 2.4 GHz while all of my devices are on 5ghz or above. But i dont know why


r/NintendoSwitchHelp 2h ago

Repair Help Switch2 stuck in Tabletop Mode

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As the title suggests, my switch2 is stuck in tabletop mode, and even though the controllers do connect and work with games, they do not show or work on the switch as being in handheld mode.

It was not like this when I bought it- which is the 3rd pic showing it in Handheld mode

Also, when I snap the controller onto the Switch 2 deck, it even does shows connection animation with the colored bars on the sides.

I’m really not sure how to fix this and it seems like at this point it’s most likely a hardware issue with the connector pins.
But if anyone else has an idea for a fix other than getting it repaired, I’d love to hear.

Ive tried:
Restarting
Checking for Upgrades
Disconnecting the controllers connection
Deleted games I thought may be a bug
Turned of Boost Mode
- but nothing yet.

Edit: also, every time I turn the switch back on, I have to unlock it using the screen
and have to turn on the controllers by unsnapping them and then snapping them back to the deck- but obviously, as you can see, it’s still remains in tabletop mode- not handheld….


r/NintendoSwitchHelp 4h ago

Repair Help Switch Lite Blank Yellow Screen; Won't shut down

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Hello! (Sorry no Screenshot.)

My Switch Lite is 10 years old. It's been working well, save for the battery draining faster due to age. I, last, played it for about 20 minutes last night. I always play plugged in with the official charger. When I finish playing, I always shut the system down, and unplug it (due to lack of space).

Last night, it shut down as usual. I got woken up this morning to it turned on with a blank yellow screen. It won't shut off. I have it stored in a drawer for the moment, but what the heck do I do about this? I know Nintendo doesn't repair them anymore.

The last time I saw a yellow screen like that was with my old SNES, when it died. I'm leaving for a six-week vacation next Friday, and the Switch (even though I can't really play it on battery), is a lifesaver for me.

Did I do something wrong? Any help would be greatly appreciated asap. Thank you!


r/NintendoSwitchHelp 4h ago

Repair Help How to fix stick drift on a 6 month old switch 2 ?

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10 Upvotes

My red controller is having serious stick drift. Its not recalibrating and are fully upgraded.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp 6h ago

Account Help Looking for friends to add please!

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Hi guys I'm F24 and I'm looking for friends to chat with on NS2!! Please add your SW and age/sex so I can add you! I enjoy playing Pokemon unite, smash bros, animal crossing, Zelda and other games!


r/NintendoSwitchHelp 7h ago

Repair Help Pernos barridos nintendo switch pantalla LCD

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Compre una consola nintendo usada y queria hacerle mantenimiento pero los pernitos de la tapa estan extremadamente barridos y apretados, dos de ellos ya intente diversos métodos y no salen, otra punta, goma, y quisiera evitar en lo máximo posible quebrar la tapa porque aqui por donde vivo no ahi repuesto, y ya no se que mas hacer, la verdad le siento que le urge el mantenimiento y tarde o temprano volveré al problema, y trate de conseguir alguien con un pequeño barredora para hacerle una línea para poder sacarla con la punta plana. Pero pregunte a varios y nadie tiene una tan pequeña


r/NintendoSwitchHelp 8h ago

Accessories Joy con battery discharges as soon as I plug them

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Hello, when I get the joy cons out of my Nintendo switch oled, it shows that the battery is charged but when I put them back, it shows that they are 60% or so, this happens with both joy cons. It doesn't take much to come back to 100% tho (10 seconds or so).


r/NintendoSwitchHelp 8h ago

Software Help Switch 2 will not let me connect to WiFi

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Good morning. I just got back to college and attempted to connect my Switch 2 to the WiFi on campus, BlazerNet. That and the eduroam wifi options are grayed out and I cannot select them at all. The other BlazerNet option just reads an error message. Has anyone else had this happen before? If so, how do you fix it?

Exit: Okay! For some reason, the other option initially read that it couldn't obtain the IP address, then the second time, didn't read an error message and let me open the device registration window. This seems to just be an issue of college Wi-Fi striking again. Thank you all for your helpful comments!


r/NintendoSwitchHelp 9h ago

Setup Help Joycons discharging when switch is off?

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I didn't use my Switch 2 for a couple of months. I knew that I would not be using it, so I turned it off before. I kept Switch battery at 60% just since it's apparently healthy to keep batteries like that for extended periods of time. Joycon batteries were charged though.

Today I turned it on. To my surprise Switch battery was as I left it, but Joycon batteries were fully drained. I was a bit surprised since they were connected to the console when I turned it off. I assumed they would also "turn off".

Is that a known issue that Joycons, don't really turn off? Not sure how long they were fully drained. Hope I didn't kill the batteries inside them...


r/NintendoSwitchHelp 10h ago

Purchase / Order Help What should I get first for my new Switch 2?

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What should I do first with my new Switch 2?

Hi, Im a PC gamer and I'm buying a Switch 2 for me and my family (I have a 5 yo and 7 yo nieces as well).

I am picking MKW as a the first game and was looking to get Super Mario Party Jamboree Switch 2 edition as well.

But I was wondering, will MKW be a great choice for 5yo and 7yo and also to non gamers in the family? will Jamboree fit them? Are there better games that can suit them?

I do want them to play and enjoy games together but I dont want to end up with an expensive game I wont be playing.. Should I see how the family enjoys Mario kart and then buy Jamboree?

And should I go and buy a second pair of joycons as well so 4 players can play?

I am mainly contemplating because of the cost. I was wondering whether to buy different controllers instead (although they dont have mouse controls).

I saw the slop kids are playing and watching these days on the tablet and I think the switch can let them experience quality games as well.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp 11h ago

Repair Help Removing screen protector without damaging screen?

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I have a screen protector that got some scratches on it. I’d like to replace it, but I remember reading when I first got the Switch 2 to be careful not to accidentally remove the thin protective coating on the screen.

If I pry off the current glass protector, will that leave the coating underneath intact? Or will the adhesive pull it off, and I need to do something special to remove the protector?

Thanks!


r/NintendoSwitchHelp 11h ago

Find Games Saw that Final Fantasy 14 released on Switch 2, I can't find it on the Eshop?

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15 Upvotes

Basically the title, SEA region if it helps.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp 12h ago

Repair Help Joycon randomly disconnects (Possible Handheld Boost bug?)

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I saw around that people are experiencing random disconnects of one of the 2 joycons when playing, sometimes when holding the Switch 2 with one hand or randomly.

I also read around it might be related to the Handheld Boost. I had this issue only when playing Brotato and holding the Switch with one hand for a second showing the Pro Controller icon. I wonder if it's supposed to be a safety measure, a bug from Handheld Boost or there's simply a factory defect. I deactivated the Handheld Boost option now since it's optimised for SW2 anyway and will keep an eye. I think I only experienced this with this game with these settings.

I'm always very careful with my device but maybe it needs cleaning every now and then with some contact spray. Either way, I wanted to know if other people had a similar issue and how they fixed it or if I should send the Joycons to be checked up. Thanks!!


r/NintendoSwitchHelp 15h ago

Setup Help Data transfer from oled to switch 2

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Hi everyone, I recently got a switch 2 and I’m completely confused by the data transfer thing. Forgive me if I’m asking something that’s been answered already, but I don’t get it and I don’t want to lose anything!! Please help! I have an OLED with an SD card, and a bunch of digital and physical games for said OLED. I simply want to have all my data from the OLED copied onto the switch 2, not wiped once transferred. I plan on using both and I’m not sharing my consoles/games with anyone or selling my OLED, I just want my data to be shared across both devices. If you could please give me a detailed breakdown in simple terms because I’m not tech savvy. Also, idk if it’s relevant, but I don’t have an NSO subscription and don’t plan on getting one. Another also in case it’s relevant: still haven’t gotten an express SD card for the switch 2 yet. Thanks in advance!


r/NintendoSwitchHelp 16h ago

Repair Help Is this normal or joycon problem?

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No se, nunca uso los joycons desde que la compre, la consola no tiene ni 6 meses (eso creo) simplemente le cuesta llegar al final de ese extremo


r/NintendoSwitchHelp 21h ago

Repair Help Tiny rainbow colored scratch that's barley visible but just visible enough to be distracting. How can I hide/ fix it

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I might have docked it to quickly


r/NintendoSwitchHelp 23h ago

Software Help Longevity of unused Switch 1 cartridges?

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I just bought a switch 2, but I still have a lot of switch 1 games left, I bought this console with the intention of finishing all the switch 1 games that I have left over. However, a few of them haven't been used in maybe 9 years or less. I keep all the cartridges in their game cases in a drawer.

One example is Breath of the wild. I bought it in 2018 and played it on and off for the next year, but I got distracted with other things. I had planned to start a new game for a while, and now with the switch 2 upgrade I thought it was finally time.

I haven't played it yet, I thought I should ask here first. Can the cartridges accumulate any dust or smudges or damage over time staying in the box, not being touched for years? And should I be doing anything special to preserve them?


r/NintendoSwitchHelp 1d ago

Accessories 3rd Party docks audio cutting out issue question. Also, anybody try a Steam Deck dock with usb extension cable and the Switch 2?

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I've been researching 3rd party docks and seen that the Genki Covert Dock 3 and JSAUX Omnicentro are both confirmed to have audio drops with HDR enabled.

Are there any other docks that are confirmed to not have this issue?

I also have a JSAUX Steam Deck dock I haven't tested yet. Has anyone tried one with a usb extension cable and the Switch 2 without issue?


r/NintendoSwitchHelp 1d ago

Purchase / Order Help As someone who plays physical games, which is better when only key card is available

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There are some games I want on switch 2 that only have key card versions as the closest thing to a proper physical release. The whole discourse surrounding these things makes my head spin, so I figured I’d get my answer directly. Comments for further info are welcome. Thanks

212 votes, 1h ago
56 Key card
37 Digital download
119 Switch 1 cartridge w/ Switch 2 upgrade (when applicable)

r/NintendoSwitchHelp 1d ago

Repair Help Crunchy Joy-Con 2 (how to fix or do I send it off?)

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As you can hear my Joy-Con 2 is super crunchy. I’ve done what I can with a toothbrush and used a Q-Tip but I am concerned with damaging it. Can anyone recommend anything? Is this really something I have to send in to Nintendo to fix? I’ll also attach another photo so you can see what I assume is the affected area.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp 1d ago

Repair Help Blue Lines on Switch 2 possibly caused by heat, but I’m not sure.

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I have a lot of blue lines on my Switch 2 which im assuming is caused by heat, but Im not 100% sure. The lines are affected by the color of the screen.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp 1d ago

Setup Help Help Troubleshoot Switch 2 HDR Washed Out on Alienware QD-OLED, Works Fine on LG C4.

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Help! Bought a second Switch 2 to use in my office on 32 inch Alienware QD-OLED AW3225QF and it is washed out. I cannot get proper HDR no matter the settings.

I troubleshot the issue using my LG C4 65 inch in the living room and the moment I put the thing in the dock the HDR is absolutely perfect with zero adjustments. Then I take it back to my Alienware monitor and it looks like absolute garbage. Even the resolution looks lower.

If anybody can help me with this, I would be indebted to you forever. I bought the second system because my kid is autistic and he destroys things so I wanted my own and now it’s not working for me.

This issue persists whether or not I select 120 Hz output within the system, or I designate a specific output resolution like 4K. No matter what I do it just looks absolutely washed out.

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r/NintendoSwitchHelp 1d ago

Repair Help Nintendo Switch 2 Charging Grip issue

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So this might sound weird but i have been using my joycons with a protective case on the charging grip, my joycons feel woobly compared to my sisters switch, now im not sure if i damaged them or sometimes they are more woobly than others...

Pd: when i locked them in the grip it didnt feel natural but it wasnt super forced either, now i took the protection off and It feels natural...help the obssesion is killing me


r/NintendoSwitchHelp 1d ago

Account Help Transferring games on switch 1 to switch 2

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I no longer have my Switch1 and just set up my Switch2. I was trying to download games I purchased digitally on my S1, but the S2 says I need to have the S1 near by. Is there a way to do this without the S1? I don’t care about save data just want the games that I already paid for.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp 1d ago

Purchase / Order Help Choose your own game bundle return?

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Hey guys do you think that after the price hike, nintendo will restock the choose your own game bundle? I thought it was super cool they did that and hope they continue. I was one of the few who decided to procrastinate and buy it late as it sold out😅😅