When this happens, you need to turn off the switch

Almost nobody shuts down their Nintendo Switch. Normally, the handheld console ends up in stand-by mode after a gaming session – that’s much more convenient. However, Nintendo now warns and explains in which situation you should definitely switch off your switch properly.

Switch sweats? Better switch off

Even though the switch is now almost 6 years old, Nintendo insists on providing users of the hybrid console with a few tips and tricks at regular intervals. These could sometimes extend the life of the battery or protect the console from a defect.

Recently, Nintendo’s Japanese Twitter account posted another note for players to take to heart:

In the tweet, Nintendo points out that that all players should turn off the Switch when condensation forms on the console. This can happen, for example, if the temperature in the room in which the switch is used changes suddenly. After turning off the switch, players should place the console in a warm room and wait for the water drops to dry. Only then can the console be safely put into operation again.

The explanation is obvious: Nintendo wants to point this out prevent a potential short circuitwhich could potentially permanently damage the console.

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How to properly turn off the Nintendo Switch?

A quick press of the power button on the upper left side of the Switch will only put the console into standby mode. To completely shut down the Nintendo Switch, you have to press and hold this power button for 3 seconds. A new menu will then open. Now instead of “standby mode” select “power options” and then “switch off”.

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Your console will then shut down. If you want to turn the switch back on, a short press of the power button is enough. Your console will now boot up and be ready to use again within a few seconds.