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 ...

There's nothing quite like the excitement of a new console; feverishly whipping off the packaging, setting up your user account, and loading up your games to settle in for an hours-long induction to ...

To set up Parental Controls on the Nintendo Switch 2, head to System Settings from the Switch 2 main menu. Parental Controls is the sixth menu option on the left-hand side. Here, you'll have the ...

Nintendo has been part of the gaming world since 1985 with the NES, and they’re still going strong today. Their latest console, the Nintendo Switch 2, launched in 2025 and came packed with cool new ...

Once you’re on your way to getting a Switch 2, there’s a couple of things you should check out first when getting your new console - which include some housekeeping items to keep in mind, and a few ...

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