10 Amazing things you didn't know your Nintendo Switch could do
1. Reveal the hidden message inside the Pro ControllerHow many times have you used a Nintendo Switch Pro controller and not realized it was trying to tell you a secret message the whole time?
No, you didn't read that wrong. The Pro Controller has a secret message located under the right joystick.
The message is printed on the controller PCB. And since the controller has a transparent case,
if you hold down the right joystick and look at the right angle, the message will be revealed.
The message is indeed very secret and therefore quite difficult to see. But with the help of a flashlight and a little squinting,
2. Create a secret file to saveMany Switch games only allow one save file per user. This is a problem that plagues many players, but there is an easy way around it that you may not have thought of.
You can completely bypass this problem by creating another user for yourself.
If you regretted the starter you chose in Pokémon Sword, but don't want to start a whole new game, simply create a new user and test another pokemon! Unfortunately,
If you regretted the starter you chose in Pokémon Sword, but don't want to start a whole new game, simply create a new user and test another pokemon! Unfortunately,
This trick won't work for games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, where you're limited to one island on console.
3. Use international e-shopsRegional locks are a problem that plagues many Nintendo players.
There's nothing more frustrating than when you really want a game but can't get it because it's not available in your region.
Region locks have been present in Nintendo products for a long time, but luckily the Switch has a loophole that you can easily exploit to access any region's eShop.
Simply go to Switch Settings, scroll down to System and select Region. From there, select your region, agree to the terms, and restart the console.
You can choose from the following regions:JapanAmericaEuropeAustralia | New ZealandHong Kong | Taiwan | South Korea
Your Switch will now have access to the eShop in whatever region you've chosen, so you can get your hands on those elusive international titles.
4. Customize Airplane modeClose up of someone playing on Nintendo switch in handheld modeIf you've seen a Nintendo Switch commercial where an actor gleefully plays his Switch in tabletop mode on an airplane,
you might have been tempted to do the same. You may also have experienced the same confusion as many others when the system informed you that you cannot use the wireless controllers when the Switch is in Airplane mode.
However, there is a way to adjust the Airplane mode settings so you can still use the wireless controllers on the plane. To do this, after activating it,
open Airplane mode again, select Controller connection (Bluetooth) and enable Bluetooth communication. You can also use this method to enable the use of WiFi and Amiibo when your Switch is in Flight Mode.
5. Combine screens with other Nintendo Switch consolesThe Nintendo Switch is perfectly suited for multiplayer gaming, making it one of the most versatile consoles to use with friends.
We all know about the multiplayer flexibility of the Joy-Cons, but the console screen itself is also designed to connect with others.
We all know about the multiplayer flexibility of the Joy-Cons, but the console screen itself is also designed to connect with others.
Games like Mario Party Superstars (Nintendo Store) allow you to modularly connect two Switch screens to increase the overall size of the screen you're working with.
Watching your character seamlessly transition from one Switch screen to another is a very unique experience and worth checking out if you ever play with friends.
6. Find your lost joy-cons
The Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons are on the small side. In fact, they are the perfect size to slip between the couch cushions and into the abyss.
If this ever happens to you, there is an easy way to find missing Nintendo Switch drivers from your system settings.
7. Play Funny SoundsWhen you unlock the Nintendo Switch, the system requires you to press the same button three times. While it's tempting to mash A three times
8. Turn on the TV from the comfort of your couchA simple shot of a black Nintendo Switch on a white backgroundWhen you sit down to start your gaming session, you're probably ready to relax.
9. Adjust your settings to save battery life
One of the main issues gamers face with a handheld console is battery life.
Unlike a home console that is constantly powered by outlets in your home, the Nintendo Switch relies on an internal battery.
The Nintendo Switch has an approximate battery life of around four to five hours depending on the demands of the game you are playing.
If that's not enough for you, you can extend the battery life of your Nintendo Switch by simply changing a few settings and taking care of your battery.
10. Turn your Joy-Con into a lightsaber
Have you ever noticed the little tab at the bottom of the right Joy-Con and wondered what it is? This is actually an IR sensor.
And while there aren't many games that use this feature, it's pretty universal.
The IR sensor seems to be a completely forgotten feature of the Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons.
But there are a few games on the eShop that use it. The IR sensor can become a night vision camera (Nintendo Store) or even a lightsaber, so you can engage in epic battles with a friend using Nintendo LABO.