Nintendo Switch is designed to fit your life, transforming from home console to portable system in a snap. With exclusively a handheld mode, players will want to make sure to have handheld games for the Nintendo Switch Lite. You can't dock the Switch Lite to play on your home TV, but it's more compact and portable than the original version of the Switch. Discover Nintendo Switch, the video game system you can play at home or on the go. Plus, get the latest games and news on the official Nintendo site.
Note
- Nintendo Switch systems do not have a power light.
- While the Nintendo Switch console is placed in the dock, the LCD screen will automatically shut off as the software application will be displayed on the TV screen.
- The Nintendo Switch dock is not compatible with Nintendo Switch Lite.
What to do
Nintendo Switch Handheld Gaming Systems
Nintendo Switch Handheld Grip
- Reset the AC adapter by leaving it unplugged from both ends for at least 30 seconds. While you wait, do the following substeps:
- Perform a hard reset on the console by holding down the POWER Button for twenty seconds, then press the POWER Button once for the console to turn on.
- Verify you are using the Nintendo Switch AC adapter (model No. HAC-002). If a different charger is being used, replacing it with the correct accessory may resolve the problem.
- Check the AC adapter for any cuts, kinks, frayed cables, etc. If any damage is found, the AC adapter will need to be replaced.
You can purchase the Nintendo Switch AC adapter from our Online Store.
- Check for any visible damage to the USB-C connector at the bottom of the Nintendo Switch console. If any damage is found, the Nintendo Switch console will need to be repaired.
For your convenience, Nintendo provides a quick and easy-to-use online repair process.
- Connect the AC adapter to the console and directly to a wall outlet.