Everything you didn't know you could do on your Nintendo Switch

the Nintendo Switch It's been around the block. To illustrate this point, Nintendo's super-successful console celebrated its seventh anniversary just last month. The mini console is still very popular due to its innovative controllers and portable form factor, in large part The long-speculated Nintendo Switch 2 It still drives fans crazy with waiting. We'll likely have a year or so before the Switch sequel arrives, so maybe it's time to really get to know your console. It doesn't matter if you have it Switch lite Or the OLED switch; The ultra-light device is capable of doing a little more than many users realize despite its size.

Even after using and enjoying the Switch for years and years, you may not know everything the little console is capable of. As Sony did with PlayStation 5Nintendo has hidden some of its best and most interesting features in the system settings, some of which can make your experience much easier or more enjoyable.

However, the Switch isn't the most powerful console out there. Sure, you can connect a keyboard and mouse to it via a dock, but unlike the PS5 or Xbox Series You can download games when in sleep mode, but only when there is a wired Internet connection.

However, the Switch makes up for these shortcomings with its uniqueness. The console has effectively created our file The modern obsession with handheld consolesAnd no other company has been able to do the same shareable consoles as Nintendo did seven years ago. The Nintendo Switch's strangest features take advantage of its removable Joycons and small screen. Let's go through that, shall we?

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