Charge the Nintendo Switch
Turn on the console
Connect the Joy-Con controllers
Set up the system language, region, and internet
Create or sign in to a Nintendo Account
Insert a game card or open a digital game from the Home Menu
Use the Home button to return to the main menu
Use the Control Stick, buttons, and touchscreen to navigate
Press the A button to select and the B button to go back
Adjust volume and brightness as needed
Connect to Wi-Fi for online features and updates
Use the Nintendo eShop to download games and content
Save your progress in-game
Put the console to sleep with the Power button when not in use
Dock the console to play on a TV
Remove the console from the dock to play in handheld mode
Attach the Joy-Con to the console or use them wirelessly
Charge the controllers and console regularly
Update the system and games when prompted
Use parental controls if needed
Power off the console when storing it for a long time