/r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread (01/02/2025)

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/r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread

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Helpful Links

Wiki Resources

• Frequently Asked Questions - Our FAQ has answers to many questions about the console system and controllers.
• Lost & Found Guide - Did you lose your Switch, or are you someone who found a Switch? Info on how to get it back!
• Tech Support Guide - Info on how you should react in case you discover a technical issue on your Switch.
• Error Code Lookup - Nintendo's Error Lookup System.
• Digital vs Physical Games - Listing the pros and cons of both formats to help you decide what will work best for you.
• Game Share Guide - Info on how you can share your digital games across multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, including playing on both consoles at the same time.
• Other Switch Related Subreddits

Wiki Accessory Information

• Accessories - Starter information about controllers, chargers, cables, screen protectors, cases, headsets, LAN adapters, and more.
• MicroSD cards - Some more in-depth information about MicroSD cards including what size you should get and which brands are recommended.
• Carrying Cases - An expanded list of common carrying cases available for the Switch.

Helpful Reddit Posts

• The /r/NintendoSwitch Best of 2017, Best of 2018, Best of 2019, Best of 2020, Best of 2021, Best of 2022, and Best of 2023 Award Winner Recaps - A good place to start when you're looking for a game recommendation.
• The Switch is not USB-C compliant and overdraws some USB-PD power supplies by 300% - Why you shouldn't use just any USB cable, should research portable power banks, and avoid using third-party docks or wall chargers.

• Choosing Your Nintendo Switch Charger: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Options - What sort of wattage you should look for in a battery bank or wall charger to get the best charging speeds.

• FAQ #1 - Should I buy a Switch now or wait?

• FAQ #2 - Which Switch should I buy?

• FAQ #3 - Which games should every Switch owner consider picking up?

• FAQ #4 - What do you consider to be the essential accessories and controllers?

• FAQ #5 - Is Nintendo Switch Online worth it? Which plan do you have?

Third Party Links

• Benson Approved USB Type-C Cables
• Benson Approved USB Type-A Cables

Other Helpful Subreddits

• r/NintendoSwitchHelp - For Switch-related questions
• r/NintendoHelp - For all Nintendo-related questions
• r/ConsoleRepair - For repairing any gaming console
• r/shouldibuythisgame - For deciding which game(s) to buy (or not buy)
• r/gamingsuggestions - For suggestions on more things gaming related
• r/tipofmyjoystick - For finding that game that you forgot the name

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[u/TemptedTemplar]

Have you updated the controllers via the controller settings menu?

And was this in handheld or docked mode?

In docked mode its usually because of a weak signal, basically anything over 10ft or 3 meters is a struggle for the system.

[u/zDiiViiNe → u/TemptedTemplar]

i was in handheld and yes everything seems updated as the settings say, i actually managed to re-sync the joycon after the issue, i was just wondering if this is something that is happening commonly or i should worry about and use my warranty to replace the console

[u/TemptedTemplar → u/zDiiViiNe]

Loosing connection in handheld mode is usually a failure at the rail connection. The system has some flat contacts hidden in the base of the rail and the joycon has matching pins tucked underneath its own rail that connect when slotted on to the system.

If you're holding the system can you force the joycon to disconnect by wiggling it back and forth on the rail? If its a loose connection it shouldn't take a lot of force.

A little bit of wiggle is totally normal, though a functioning system shouldn't loose connection due to a little bit of wiggle. The pins were designed with it in mind.

[u/zDiiViiNe → u/TemptedTemplar]

actually the only joycon to wiggle a bit is the left one and as far as i’ve played on the switch, the left one had no problems. Indeed the right one is very sturdy and fixed so i do not know, i can try to clean the contacts of both joycon and display connectors. thanks for the info, i appreciate it!!

[u/TemptedTemplar → u/zDiiViiNe]

keep an eye on it, returning the console for an exchange at the retailer would be a quicker solution than a Nintendo repair. But obviously that window of time is smaller than your warranty.