{"id":420370,"date":"2022-03-22T17:40:48","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T14:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-use-nintendo-switch-folders-to-organize-your-games\/"},"modified":"2022-03-22T17:40:48","modified_gmt":"2022-03-22T14:40:48","slug":"how-to-use-nintendo-switch-folders-to-organize-your-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-nintendo-switch-folders-to-organize-your-games\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Use Nintendo Switch Folders to Organize Your Games"},"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-6a36ec701495b\" 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-6a36ec701495b\" 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-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-nintendo-switch-folders-to-organize-your-games\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Use_Nintendo_Switch_Folders_to_Organize_Your_Games%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Use Nintendo Switch Folders to Organize Your Games&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-nintendo-switch-folders-to-organize-your-games\/#How_Groups_Are_Different_from_3DS_Folders\" >How Groups Are Different from 3DS Folders<\/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\/how-to-use-nintendo-switch-folders-to-organize-your-games\/#How_to_Make_Groups_on_Nintendo_Switch\" >How to Make Groups on Nintendo Switch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Use_Nintendo_Switch_Folders_to_Organize_Your_Games%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Use Nintendo Switch Folders to Organize Your Games&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-793240\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Nintendo-Switch-Groups.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Nintendo-Switch-Groups.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Nintendo-Switch-Groups.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch Groups Example\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Nintendo added the ability to organize <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s into \u201cGroups\u201d with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fen-americas-support.nintendo.com%2Fapp%2Fanswers%2Fdetail%2Fa_id%2F22525%2F%7E%2Fnintendo-switch-system-updates-and-change-history%23current\">update 14.0.0<\/a>\u00a0for the Switch. Groups does almost the same job as \u201cFolders,\u201d which the Nintendo 3DS had. Here\u2019s how to organize your Switch collection.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Groups_Are_Different_from_3DS_Folders\"><\/span>How Groups Are Different from 3DS Folders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While they do a similar job, Switch Groups work a little differently from folders on the Nintendo 3DS. With the 3DS system, folders live on your Home Screen. Groups are accessed through the \u201cAll Software\u201d option to the far right of the Switch Home Menu.<\/p>\n<p>The other major difference is that, unlike folders, games can feature in multiple groups. So if you have a game that falls into multiple categories, (for example, \u201cRacing\u201d and \u201cRetro\u201d), you can simply add it to both groups. You can make up to 100 groups with as many as 200 games in each group.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_Groups_on_Nintendo_Switch\"><\/span>How to Make Groups on Nintendo Switch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To make a group, start from the home menu on your Switch and scroll all the way to the right.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-793241 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-Switch-Home-Menu-Scroll-Right.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"From the Switch Home Menu Scroll Right to All Software\" width=\"650\" height=\"365\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>At the far right of the screen, you\u2019ll find \u201cAll Software,\u201d select it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-793242 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-Switch-Select-All-Software.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;All Software&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"365\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cAll Software\u201d screen, press the \u201cL\u201d shoulder button to access groups.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-793243 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-All-Software-Open-Groups.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Press the L Shoulder Button to Open Groups\" width=\"650\" height=\"365\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The first time you do this, you\u2019ll see this message telling you a little about groups. You can select the \u201cCreate Groups\u201d button here to create your first group.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-793244 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-Create-Group-First-Time-Setup.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The first-time group creation popup\" width=\"650\" height=\"365\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>However, in the future when you\u2019ve already created a group, you\u2019ll have to press the \u201c+\u201d button on your controller from the Groups screen to create a new group like this.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793245\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-Create-Groups-Normal.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Press the Plus button on the controller to create a new Group\" width=\"650\" height=\"365\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From here, the process is identical. You\u2019ll be shown a list of the games and other software you own.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793246\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6-Select-Software.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select Software to add to Switch group\" width=\"650\" height=\"365\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select every game you want to be part of the group. You can press the \u201cR\u201d shoulder button to change how games are filtered, and you can search for keywords in game titles, such as \u201cFinal Fantasy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Once you have all the games you want to group selected, use the \u201cNext\u201d button to proceed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignnone wp-image-793247 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7-Select-Software-2.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Next.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"365\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The first three titles in your group are used for the group thumbnail. Arrange the games in your group in the order you prefer, keeping that in mind. Once you\u2019re satisfied, select the \u201cNext\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793249\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8-Arrange-Games.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Arrange your games for the Switch Group\" width=\"650\" height=\"365\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now it\u2019s time to name your group. It\u2019s entirely up to you, so choose a name that reflects why these games are grouped together. Once you\u2019re done, press the \u201c+\u201d button on your controller or select the \u201cDone\u201d button on the virtual keyboard.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793252\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/9-Name-Group.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Name Nintendo Switch Group\" width=\"650\" height=\"365\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now the group is saved and will <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 with your other groups. You can press the \u201cY\u201d button to sort your groups according to your needs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793253\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/10-Group-Complete.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Switch Group Created and Saved\" width=\"650\" height=\"365\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to add or remove games from a group, simply open it and press the \u201cR\u201d shoulder button to edit it.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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