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  1. Getting Started with Nintendo Switch

     In this article, you'll find instructions on how to set up your Nintendo Switch console and Nintendo Account. Complete these steps Is this your first Nintendo Switch system, or a later system? First Nintendo Switch Later System First, create a Nintendo Account for the player(s) that will be using... KA ID: 43021 Meta-Answer ID: 36932 In this article, you'll find instructions on how to set up your Nintendo Switch console and Nintendo Account.

  2. How to Set up Your Nintendo Console for the First Time

     Need help setting up your Nintendo console? Select your console below for step-by-step instructions that will guide you through the setup process from start to finish. Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo... KA ID: 10540 Meta-Answer ID: 10539 Need help setting up your Nintendo console? Select your console below for step-by-step instructions that will guide you through the setup process from start to finish. Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo...

  3. Nintendo Switch First-Time Setup and Connection

     In this article, you'll learn how to set up your Nintendo Switch system(s) for the first time. Complete these steps Which system are you using? Nintendo Switch – OLED Model Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch Lite Connect the USB plug from the Nintendo Switch AC adapter into the USB... KA ID: 22501 Meta-Answer ID: 18018 In this article, you'll learn how to set up your Nintendo Switch system(s) for the first time.

  4. Got the Gift of Nintendo Switch? Read Our Getting Started Guide

     Have a new Nintendo Switch console? Our support information will help you get the most out of the console. This page will help guide you to some of the most common situations our players have with a... KA ID: 57389 Meta-Answer ID: 45627 Have a new Nintendo Switch console? Our support information will help you get the most out of the console. This page will help guide you to some of the most common situations our players have with a...

  5. Nintendo Switch New User Videos!

     On behalf of Nintendo, we thank and congratulate you on recently acquiring a Nintendo Switch. Welcome! To help you get started with set-up and use of your system, we have created the videos below... KA ID: 28129 Meta-Answer ID: 22758 On behalf of Nintendo, we thank and congratulate you on recently acquiring a Nintendo Switch. Welcome! To help you get started with set-up and use of your system, we have created the videos below...

  6. "Detach the Joy-Con" Message Displayed During First Time Setup on Nintendo Switch Lite

     You are unable to complete the first time setup on Nintendo Switch Lite because a message is displayed, "Detach the Joy-Con." Important: The Joy-Con can be used as wireless controllers with Nintendo Switch Lite, but they cannot be physically attached to the system. What to do Press and hold down the POWER Button for... KA ID: 47538 Meta-Answer ID: 39854 You are unable to complete the first time setup on Nintendo Switch Lite because a message is displayed, "Detach the Joy-Con."
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