Three modes in one

Nintendo Switch is designed to fit your life, transforming from home console to portable system in a snap.

TV mode

Dock your Nintendo Switch to enjoy HD gaming on your TV.

Tabletop mode

Flip the stand to share the screen, then share the fun with a multiplayer game.

Handheld mode

Pick it up and play with the Joy‑Con™ controllers attached.

This is Joy‑Con™

The included Joy‑Con controllers give you total gameplay flexibility.

Choose your control style

One controller or two, vertical or sideways, attached to the console or separate. You can play multiple ways, depending on the game.

Share with a friend

Pass a single Joy‑Con to a friend for instant two-player fun. Or invite friends to bring their own for a gaming party!

Try something new

HD Rumble puts you in the game with physical feedback, while the IR Motion Camera opens up new experiences like Nintendo Labo.

Better together: Multiplayer gaming options

Local co-op

Play on the big screen at home with friends.

Local wireless

Link up to eight Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite systems together to play multiplayer games anywhere.

Online play

Team up or face off with others online in compatible games with a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

Nintendo eShop

Find and buy digital versions of full games and DLC.

News

Get the latest game updates, announcements, and more with this up-to-date news feed.

Album

Easily take and save screenshots using the Capture Button. Then view, add text, and share to social networks from your album.

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Three modes in one

Nintendo Switch is designed to fit your life, transforming from home console to portable system in a snap.

TV mode

Dock your system to enjoy HD gaming on your TV.

Tabletop mode

Flip the stand to share the screen, then share the fun with a multiplayer game.

Handheld mode

Pick it up and play with the Joy-Con™ controllers attached to enjoy the 7-inch OLED screen.

This is Joy-Con™

The included Joy-Con controllers give you total gameplay flexibility.

Choose your control style

One controller or two, vertical or sideways, attached to the console or separate. You can play multiple ways, depending on the game.

Share with a friend

Flip the stand to share the screen, then share the fun with a multiplayer game.

Try something new

HD Rumble puts you in the game with physical feedback, while the IR Motion Camera opens up new experiences.

Better together: Multiplayer gaming optionsLocal co-op

Play on the big screen at home with friends.***

Local wireless

Link up to eight Nintendo Switch family systems together to play multiplayer games anywhere.

Online play

Team up or face off with others online in compatible games with a Nintendo Switch Online** membership.

More system features

Nintendo eShop

Find and buy digital versions of full games and DLC from Nintendo eShop on your system or our online store.

Nintendo Switch Online

Access your membership's benefits right from the system's HOME menu.

News

Get the latest game updates, announcements, and more with this up-to-date news feed.

Album

Easily take and save screenshots using the Capture Button. Then view, add text, and share to social networks from your album.

So many games to play

The Nintendo Switch family is home to exclusive games from franchises like Super Smash Bros.™, The Legend of Zelda™, Mario Kart™, and many more.

You'll also find great games from other developers-with more added every week.