{"id":142076,"date":"2020-12-26T14:23:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-26T11:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-are-best-friends-on-nintendo-switch\/"},"modified":"2020-12-26T14:23:00","modified_gmt":"2020-12-26T11:23:00","slug":"what-are-best-friends-on-nintendo-switch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-best-friends-on-nintendo-switch\/","title":{"rendered":"#What Are \u201cBest Friends\u201d on Nintendo Switch?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3be72c4b619\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3be72c4b619\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-best-friends-on-nintendo-switch\/#What_Does_the_%E2%80%9CBest_Friends%E2%80%9D_Feature_Do\" >What Does the \u201cBest Friends\u201d Feature Do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-best-friends-on-nintendo-switch\/#How_to_Make_Someone_a_Best_Friend_on_the_Nintendo_Switch\" >How to Make Someone a Best Friend on the Nintendo Switch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-best-friends-on-nintendo-switch\/#How_to_Share_or_View_Statuses_Activity_and_Invitations_with_Best_Friends_Only\" >How to Share or View Statuses, Activity, and Invitations with Best Friends Only<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#What Are \u201cBest Friends\u201d on Nintendo Switch?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-668118\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/xswitch_hero_new.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.KT80fUiaeT.jpg\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch Hero - Version 2\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On a Nintendo Switch, you can mark certain friends as your \u201cBest Friends.\u201d These people are your core group of trusted friends.\u00a0Here\u2019s what a Best Friend is and how to take full advantage of the special status in Settings.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_the_%E2%80%9CBest_Friends%E2%80%9D_Feature_Do\"><\/span>What Does the \u201cBest Friends\u201d Feature Do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cBest Friend\u201d status on the Nintendo Switch is partly a way to \u201cfavorite\u201d a friend. It\u2019s a way to mark your closest friends on the Switch so that they always <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear at the top of your friends list. Your Best Friends will have a star in their icon on your friends list.<\/p>\n<p>The Best Friends status also enables you to share your online status and play activity with only a core group of trusted friends if you make certain changes in your settings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Add Friends on the Nintendo Switch<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_Someone_a_Best_Friend_on_the_Nintendo_Switch\"><\/span>How to Make Someone a Best Friend on the Nintendo Switch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Making someone a Best Friend is easy on the Switch. First, the person you\u2019d like to give \u201cBest Friend\u201d status to needs to be a regular friend. So if you haven\u2019t done so, add them as a friend first.<\/p>\n<p>Once the person is friended, press the \u201cHome\u201d button to navigate to the Home screen. Visit your user profile by selecting your player icon in the upper-left corner of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-703558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xswitch_select_profile_icon.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.k8HNrw-G1a.jpg\" alt=\"On the Switch Home screen, select your user profile icon.\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the sidebar menu of your profile page, select \u201cFriend List.\u201d Then browse through the friend list on the right portion of the screen and select the person you\u2019d like to make a Best Friend.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-704544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xselect_friend_from_list.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.MEjLDq7vxJ.jpg\" alt=\"On your Switch profile page, select &quot;Friend List,&quot; then select the friend you'd like to make a Best Friend.\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Under the friend\u2019s name, you\u2019ll see a \u201cBest Friends\u201d option. Select it and press the \u201cA\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-704542\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xcaserace_no_bestfriend_2.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.zckf6HJjx8.jpg\" alt=\"Select &quot;Best Friends&quot; on the Switch under the friend's name.\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The star will fill in, showing that the player is now marked as a Best Friend.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-704541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xbest_friend_filled_in_star_1.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.VzpD-xp6IG.jpg\" alt=\"When someone is marked &quot;Best Friend&quot; on the Switch, the star below their name will fill in.\" width=\"650\" height=\"376\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Push the \u201cB\u201d button to go back one screen. Back on the friends list, you\u2019ll notice that any Best Friends will have a star in the upper-left corner of their player icon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-704543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xstar_in_friendlist.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.OH1FBBVql-.jpg\" alt=\"An example of the &quot;Best Friend&quot; star in the upper-left corner of the friend's player icon.\" width=\"650\" height=\"392\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also notice that any friends marked \u201cBest Friend\u201d will always appear at the front (or top) of your Friend List ahead of regular friends. Would you expect anything less for a best friend? I think not!<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Share_or_View_Statuses_Activity_and_Invitations_with_Best_Friends_Only\"><\/span>How to Share or View Statuses, Activity, and Invitations with Best Friends Only<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you have a Best Friend (or several), you can explore some of the advanced benefits that being Best Friends can bring. For example, the Switch lets you share your online status or play activity with only your Best Friends. That way, only your core group of friends will know when you\u2019re playing your Switch\u2014and what you\u2019ve been playing on it. Here\u2019s an overview of each option and what it does.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to display your play activity (the list of <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s you\u2019ve played recently) to your Best Friends only,\u00a0then pull up your profile page (your avatar icon on the Home screen) and navigate to User Settings &gt; Play Activity Settings. Select \u201cDisplay play activity to\u201d and choose \u201cBest Friends.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-704559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xdisplay_play_activity_to_option.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.BJEm6m71H2.jpg\" alt=\"In Switch User Settings, set &quot;Display play activity to&quot; to &quot;Best Friends.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like for only your Best Friends to know when you\u2019re online, open your profile page, then navigate to User Settings &gt; Friend Settings.\u00a0Select \u201cDisplay online status to\u201d and choose \u201cBest Friends.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-704560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xdisplay_online_status_to_option.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.cxnHscfMKQ.jpg\" alt=\"In Switch User Settings, set &quot;Display play online status to&quot; to &quot;Best Friends.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to see pop-up notifications only when Best Friends go online (but not any other friends), then pull up your profile page and navigate to User Settings &gt; Friend Settings &gt; Friend-Notification Settings and choose \u201cNotify When Friends Go Online.\u201d In the list that appears, select \u201cBest Friends Only.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-704562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xnotify_when_friends_go_online_option.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.I4b62_KSxd.jpg\" alt=\"In Switch User Settings, set &quot;Notify When Friends Go Online&quot; to &quot;Best Friends Only.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And finally, if you\u2019d like to see game invitation notifications from Best Friends only, visit your profile page and navigate to User Settings &gt; Friend Settings &gt; Friend-Notification Settings and choose \u201cInvite Notifications.\u201d Select \u201cBest Friends Only\u201d from the list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-704561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xinvite_notifications_option.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.MBXp8IqAgn.jpg\" alt=\"In Switch User Settings, set &quot;Invite Notifications&quot; to &quot;Best Friends Only.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>As you can see, setting (or being) a Best Friend can have great benefits on the Switch. 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