To pair any controller with the Switch 2 you’ll need the console powered on and updated to the latest system software.

So, you’ve braved the pre-order sites, or maybe you’ve just gotten lucky while waiting in line—either way, you’ve got yourself a Nintendo Switch 2. Congratulations! But before you start gaming, there ...

Power on your Switch 2 and go through the initial setup. When the console asks if you want to transfer data from another system, select Start System Transfer. Make sure both consoles are connected to ...

Nintendo has lagged behind with certain social features for some time, but it's looking to make improvements with big changes on the Nintendo Switch 2. The new console has a whole new way for players ...

To turn on Parental Controls on the Switch 2, you need the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app, which can be downloaded for iPhone or Google. You'll also need a Nintendo Account of your own, so make ...

If you tried syncing an 8BitDo controller to the Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day, you were probably disappointed when the console refused to recognize it. I know I was. But my disappointment didn't ...

Dalton Cooper is the Managing Editor of Game Rant. Dalton has been writing about video games professionally since 2011. Having written thousands of game reviews and articles over the course of his ...

The Nintendo Switch is a longtime fan-favorite handheld gaming console. But it’s now eight years old and showing its age. That’s a big part of what made the June 2025 Nintendo Switch 2 launch so ...