How to Set Up Nintendo Switch for the First Time

This new Nintendo Switch launched with a distinctive look a few days ago. Do you want to own one or have you placed an order online? You must be curious about this new recreational machine as long as you are a game enthusiast. How is Nintendo Switch? Probably you can’t wait to know how to set up Nintendo Switch for the first time even you haven’t received it yet.

Next, let’s see how to set up Nintendo Switch for the first time step by step.

Step 1

Add your Nintendo account firstly for sure. It won’t be able to link your games to your account and to any Nintendo Switch that you log into without it.

Step 2

Select language using the left thumbstick and the A button. The first starting up, the main interface will guide the players from English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian and Japanese to select one.

Step 3

Set the region. Optional regions for the Americas, Europe, Australia / New Zealand and Japan. The selection can be done via the touch screen or the Joy-Con controller.

Step 4

After setting the region, you need to read and agree to Nintendo’s End-User License Agreement. Tap Accept, and tap Next.

Step 5

You can scan and choose WiFi signal for network connection after agreed on the end-user license agreement. Waiting for the Nintendo Switch inspects internal connection, then you can tap Next.

Step 6

Using the Joy-Con and the A button to select the Time Zone. And then the machine will enter the driver mode, tell you how to play in different modes, then ask you whether to choose the Nintendo Switch immediately inserted into the dock on the use of television. Also, use the Joy-Con and A button to make your selection.

Now confirm the Joy-Con controllers on the both sides of the device. Hold the release button on the back of the controller and slide it out as the screen told. Then use the left Joy-Con to select Next and press the A button on the right Joy-Con to verify your choice.

Step 7

This step to set up Nintendo Switch is to select the icon and nickname. In addition to Mario and Liz and other classic roles, you can also choose Mii role. Press More Options to select the background color. If you want to create more user ID, you can press the Add Another User option, repeat the previous steps to add.

Step 8

If the console is for the children to play at home, you can select Configure Parental Controls for parental guidance function settings. Otherwise skip it directly.

Once you’ve completed the setup, press the home button on the right Joy-Con to back the home menu.

8 simple steps teach you how to set up Nintendo Switch for the first time. Have a good gaming time!