{"id":480392,"date":"2022-08-02T17:04:59","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T14:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/10-nintendo-switch-features-you-should-be-using\/"},"modified":"2022-08-02T17:04:59","modified_gmt":"2022-08-02T14:04:59","slug":"10-nintendo-switch-features-you-should-be-using","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-nintendo-switch-features-you-should-be-using\/","title":{"rendered":"#10 Nintendo Switch Features You Should Be Using"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 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-6a2d525174917\" 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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-nintendo-switch-features-you-should-be-using\/#Play_Online_Without_a_Subscription\" >Play Online Without a Subscription<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-nintendo-switch-features-you-should-be-using\/#Use_Third-Party_Chargers_and_Batteries\" >Use Third-Party Chargers and Batteries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-nintendo-switch-features-you-should-be-using\/#Check_for_Joy-Con_Drift\" >Check for Joy-Con Drift<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-nintendo-switch-features-you-should-be-using\/#Use_Non-Switch_Controllers\" >Use Non-Switch Controllers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-nintendo-switch-features-you-should-be-using\/#8Bitdo_Wireless_USB_Adapter_2\" >8Bitdo Wireless USB Adapter 2<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9C10_Nintendo_Switch_Features_You_Should_Be_Using%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;10 Nintendo Switch Features You Should Be Using&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-822709 size-full\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC03815-2.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch with keyboard, Xbox One controller, and earbuds\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Corbin Davenport \/ How-To Geek\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Corbin Davenport \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Nintendo Switch is a fantastic handheld console, and even though it\u2019s not as feature-packed as a gaming PC (or even some other consoles), there are a few helpful features you might not know about.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connect_Some_USB_Devices\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Connect Some USB Devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Nintendo Switch has a USB Type-C port on the bottom of the console, mostly intended for charging and connecting to the included TV dock. However, the port also works with many USB Type-C accessories, and even some USB Type-A devices with\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/AmazonBasics-Type-C-Gen1-Female-Adapter\/dp\/B01GGKYXVE?tag=hotoge-20\">the proper adapter<\/a>. The dock has its own full-size USB ports, but you don\u2019t have to dock the Switch to try USB accessories.<\/p>\n<p>You can use most USB Ethernet adapters with the Switch, which can be handy in situations where a Wi-Fi connection is unreliable. Nintendo included an Ethernet port on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2021\/12\/10\/22828362\/nintendo-switch-oled-dock-built-in-ethernet-for-sale-replacement-upgrade\">the dock included with the OLED Switch<\/a>, and you can get the same experience on other docks (or in handheld mode) over USB.<\/p>\n<p>USB keyboards are also supported, which can be used for typing text instead of the on-screen keyboard in many games and applications. That\u2019s especially helpful for games that support text messaging with other players, like <em>Animal Crossing: New Horizons,<\/em> or searching for games in the eShop. Some games even support keyboards for gameplay, though it\u2019s usually not documented well \u2014 Bethesda\u2019s <em>Doom (1993)<\/em> and <em>Doom II<\/em> for Switch accept keyboard input, but that\u2019s not mentioned anywhere <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nintendo.com%2Fstore%2Fproducts%2Fdoom-1993-switch%2F\">on the store page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The port even works with many USB audio adapters and devices \u2014 I\u2019ve used my\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SteelSeries-Arctis-Wireless-Gaming-Headset\/dp\/B07X64MTGL?tag=hotoge-20\">SteelSeries Arctis 1<\/a> headset with my Switch a few times, which can be a low-latency alternative to Bluetooth audio, and many other headsets are compatible. Sadly, external drives, computer mice, and other types of devices are not supported, but the USB port does unlock some helpful functionality.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_the_Controller_Buttons\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Change the Controller Buttons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most PC games allow you to change which keys perform a certain action, and the Nintendo Switch has the same functionality on a system-wide level. Open the Settings on your Switch, then navigate to Controllers and Sensors &gt; Change Button Mapping.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-819135\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022071816490100-57B4628D2267231D57E0FC1078C0596D.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch settings image\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Button Mapping menu allows you to change what each button does \u2014 for example, you can swap the A and B buttons if you want. It works with Joy-Cons and the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, as well as any third-party gamepads that emulate the Pro Controller.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-819138\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022071816494900-1E95E5926F1CB99A87326D927F27B47E.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch controller mapping\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Best of all, you can save your settings as Presets, and then switch between them as often as you want. If you only need custom controls for certain games, it\u2019s easy to switch back and forth between presets as needed.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Browse_the_eShop_from_Your_Browser\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Browse the eShop from Your Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Nintendo eShop is the place to download games and applications on your Switch, but it can be a slow and frustrating experience on the Switch, especially when scrolling through long pages. Thankfully, there\u2019s an alternative: use the eShop in a web browser.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-820232\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-21-at-4.57.55-PM.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Nintendo eShop image\" width=\"2424\" height=\"1374\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can browse all digital games for the Switch by visiting <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nintendo.com%2Fstore%2Fgames%2F\">nintendo.com\/store\/games<\/a> in a web browser. Just like on the Switch, you can search for titles, and use different filters to sort by genre and pricing. You can also click the heart button to add a game to your Watch List, which synchronizes with the Watch List on the Switch\u2019s eShop. It\u2019s much faster and more responsive than the eShop on the Switch console.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to purchase a game (or just download it, if it\u2019s a free download), you\u2019ll be asked to log in with the same Nintendo Account\u00a0on your Switch. Once you\u2019re done, the game will start downloading on your Switch \u2014 just like installing an Android app or game from the Play Store website.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-820268\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-21-at-9.33.43-PM.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Purchasing a game on the Nintendo eShop\" width=\"2420\" height=\"1364\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can purchase digital games at retail stores like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Nintendo+Switch+Games&amp;i=videogames&amp;rh=n%3A16227133011%2Cp_n_format_browse-bin%3A17596063011&amp;dc&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">Amazon<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fc%2Fdigital-downloads%2Fnintendo%2F-%2FN-vsuh9Z5y626%3Ftype%3Dproducts\">Target<\/a>, which provide a code you enter on the Switch eShop (or from t<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fec.nintendo.com%2Fredeem%2F%23%2F\">he \u2018Redeem Code\u2019 page<\/a> on the online store). That\u2019s usually not any easier or cheaper than using the Nintendo eShop directly, but if you have a rewards program at a certain store that gives you cash back for purchases, it might be worth the hassle.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hold_Down_the_Home_Button\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Hold Down the Home Button<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Home button on the right Joy-Con takes you to the Switch\u2019s home screen, but did you know that you can hold down on it to open a quick access panel? The panel has sliders for the screen brightness and volume, as well as a toggle for Airplane Mode and a button to put the console to sleep.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-820269\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1658454382951.jpeg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch home button panel\" width=\"1805\" height=\"1014\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Best of all, opening the home button panel doesn\u2019t pause or quit your game like pressing the home button does. You can close it by pressing the B button, or by holding down the Home button again.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connect_Bluetooth_Headphones\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Connect Bluetooth Headphones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Nintendo Switch has a 3.5 mm audio jack for connecting wired headphones, and as previously mentioned, you can connect USB audio devices to the Type-C port. Nintendo also <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/97773\/bluetooth-audio-arrives-on-the-switch-but-it-kinda-sucks\/\">added support<\/a> for connecting Bluetooth headphones in September 2021, which you can set up from the \u2018Bluetooth Audio\u2019 section in the Settings app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-822712\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022072916391200-57B4628D2267231D57E0FC1078C0596D.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Settings page showing Bluetooth connection to Galaxy Buds2\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Even though the option is helpful, as it allows the Switch to work with true wireless earbuds like Apple AirPods, it\u2019s not perfect. There\u2019s a small delay in sound compared to wired headphones or the Switch\u2019s own speakers, and you can only have two controllers connected at the same time as a Bluetooth device (instead of the typical four).<\/p>\n<p>There are some <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/105729\/native-bluetooth-sucks-on-switch-so-get-a-bluetooth-adapter-instead\/\">adapters for the Switch<\/a> that can improve Bluetooth headphones, but you should give the built-in option a try first \u2014 it might be good enough for you!<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watch_Streaming_Services\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Watch Streaming Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Nintendo Switch is a gaming console first and foremost, but there are also a few streaming services available as free apps on the Switch eShop. As of July 2022, you can watch <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nintendo.com%2Fstore%2Fproducts%2Fhulu-switch%2F\">Hulu<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nintendo.com%2Fstore%2Fproducts%2Fyoutube-switch%2F\">YouTube<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nintendo.com%2Fstore%2Fproducts%2Ftwitch-switch%2F\">Twitch<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nintendo.com%2Fstore%2Fproducts%2Ffunimation-switch%2F\">Funimation<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nintendo.com%2Fstore%2Fproducts%2Fcrunchyroll-switch%2F\">Crunchyroll<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nintendo.com%2Fstore%2Fproducts%2Fpokemon-tv-switch%2F\">Pok\u00e9mon TV<\/a> on the Switch. There\u2019s no application for Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, or any other streaming services.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a tablet nearby, the 6.2-inch screen on the regular Nintendo Switch isn\u2019t the worst way to catch up on <em>The Orville<\/em> or <em>Attack on Titan<\/em>. The OLED Switch is an even better option, with its larger 7-inch screen and higher quality display.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-822701 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC03808.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Hulu on Nintendo Switch\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" data-credittext=\"Corbin Davenport \/ How-To Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hulu on the OLED Nintendo Switch <span class=\"imagecredit\">Corbin Davenport \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The streaming apps on the Switch can also be a great alternative to streaming apps on low-end smart TVs or streaming boxes. For example, Hulu on the Switch is much more responsive than Hulu on my Samsung smart TV. Depending on how old your TV or streaming box is, your Switch might even have fewer connectivity problems, since the Switch supports Wi-Fi 5.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Play_Online_Without_a_Subscription\"><\/span>Play Online Without a Subscription<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most games for the Nintendo Switch require a paid <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/659969\/whats-included-with-a-nintendo-switch-online-subscription\/\">Switch Online subscription to play with friends over the internet. The cost for a single subscriber is $3.99 per month, or\u00a0$19.99 per year, and there\u2019s a family plan for up to eight people that costs\u00a0$34.99\/yr. That\u2019s not terrible pricing, especially considering you get cloud save backups and other features too, but it\u2019s still another subscription to keep up with.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-822311 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-2-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Kitten Squad image\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nintendo.com%2Fstore%2Fproducts%2Fkitten-squad-switch%2F\" data-credittext=\"Arcade Distillery \/ Nintendo\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kitten Squad is one game that doesn\u2019t need a Switch Online subscription <span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nintendo.com%2Fstore%2Fproducts%2Fkitten-squad-switch%2F\">Arcade Distillery \/ Nintendo<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Thankfully, some games use their own servers for online play, and don\u2019t require a Switch Online subscription to play with other people. <em>Fortnite<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Apex Legends,\u00a0Asphalt 9: Legends<\/em>, and\u00a0<em>Paladins<\/em> are some of them \u2014 there are a few <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thumbsticks.com\/which-switch-games-can-you-play-online-without-nintendo-switch-online-subscription\/\">unofficial lists<\/a> with other examples.<\/p>\n<p>Unsurprisingly, Nintendo doesn\u2019t offer an easy way to search for online games that don\u2019t need the paid subscription, but you can check any game for yourself. The eShop pages for games will include a message like \u201cthis software includes online features that require a Nintendo Switch Online membership\u201d or \u201cNintendo Switch Online membership required for online play\u201d near the bottom of the listing. If you don\u2019t see a message like that, or it only references Save Backups, you should be good to go.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Third-Party_Chargers_and_Batteries\"><\/span>Use Third-Party Chargers and Batteries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Nintendo Switch uses the same <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/769888\/what-is-usb-power-delivery-usb-pd\/\">USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) charging standard as most other devices with Type-C ports. That means you can use nearly any USB charger or portable battery to power up your Switch on the go, as long as the charger supports 18W of power or more. Everything from a MacBook Pro charger to an Anker battery should do the trick.<\/p>\n<p>USB Power Delivery might not be as exciting now as it was a few years ago, but I still love using the same power adapter to charge my laptop, phone, and Switch when I travel. It\u2019s also an improvement from Nintendo\u2019s earlier handheld consoles, which used proprietary charging connectors (which were <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Armor3-USB-Charge-Cable-New-nintendo\/dp\/B01N78TA7C?tag=hotoge-20\">technically still USB<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Even though you can use most USB chargers with the Switch in handheld mode, <strong>you should not use a third-party wall adapter with TV dock<\/strong>. The Nintendo Switch is much pickier with voltages when plugged into the dock, and using an unofficial wall charger with the dock (or a third-party dock) can <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/NintendoSwitch\/comments\/ckaiiv\/an_engineers_pov_on_the_3rd_party_dock_switch\/\">brick<\/a> your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/NintendoSwitch\/comments\/86wu9t\/psa_if_youre_using_a_third_party_dock_stop\/\">console<\/a>. If the wall adapter for the dock stops working, you should <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nintendo-Switch-AC-Adapter\/dp\/B01N7RUZ49?tag=hotoge-20\">get the official replacement from Nintendo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_for_Joy-Con_Drift\"><\/span>Check for Joy-Con Drift<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common hardware failure on Nintendo Switch consoles is <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/786520\/how-to-fix-and-avoid-nintendo-switch-joy-con-drift\/\">Joy-Con drift \u2014 where the control sticks on the included Joy-Con controllers don\u2019t report the proper direction. If you\u2019ve ever noticed your in-game character moving when you\u2019re not touching the controller, one (or both) of your control sticks might have the problem.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-822711\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022080116323900-57B4628D2267231D57E0FC1078C0596D.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch controller calibration screen\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to check if your control sticks aren\u2019t working properly. Open the System Settings, then navigate to Controllers and Sensors &gt; Calibrate Control Sticks. Then move one of the sticks, and you\u2019ll see a calibration screen. If the plus symbol (+) is staying still in the center of the circle, you have nothing to worry about.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Non-Switch_Controllers\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_9\">Use Non-Switch Controllers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nintendo\u2019s official controllers can be pricey \u2014 a new <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nintendo-Neon-Purple-Orange-Joy-L-R\/dp\/B07VHR4Y8G?tag=hotoge-20\">pair of Joy-Cons<\/a> normally costs $80, while a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nintendo-Switch-Pro-Controller\/dp\/B01NAWKYZ0?tag=hotoge-20\">Pro Controller<\/a> will set you back around $70. If you already have controllers you enjoy using, or you don\u2019t like Nintendo\u2019s gamepads for some reason, there are other options.<\/p>\n<p>Besides all the third-party controllers designed for the Nintendo Switch, like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/8Bitdo-Bluetooth-Controller-Switch-Android-Raspberry\/dp\/B08XY8H9D5?tag=hotoge-20\">8Bitdo Pro 2<\/a> and officially-licensed <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/PowerA-Enhanced-Wireless-Controller-Nintendo-Switch\/dp\/B07GXJHRVK?tag=hotoge-20\">PowerA gamepads<\/a>, you can also use an adapter to connect controllers intended for other consoles. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/8Bitdo-Raspberry-Compatible-Controller-Bluetooth\/dp\/B09M8CVMYF?tag=hotoge-20\">8Bitdo Adapter 2<\/a> can plug into the Switch dock (or the console itself, using <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/AmazonBasics-Type-C-Gen1-Female-Adapter\/dp\/B01GGKYXVE?tag=hotoge-20\">the above-mentioned dongle<\/a>), and works with original controllers for the Xbox One\/Series, PlayStation 3\/4\/5, and even the Wii. I use the adapter often with an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Xbox-Core-Controller-Robot-White-one\/dp\/B08DF26MXW?tag=hotoge-20\">Xbox Core gamepad<\/a>, which is more comfortable for me than Nintendo\u2019s official Pro Controller.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/8Bitdo-Raspberry-Compatible-Controller-Bluetooth\/dp\/B09M8CVMYF\/?tag=hotoge-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/21QgE0PDUdL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"150px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for 8Bitdo Wireless USB Adapter 2\" aria-label=\"Shop for 8Bitdo Wireless USB Adapter 2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/8Bitdo-Raspberry-Compatible-Controller-Bluetooth\/dp\/B09M8CVMYF\/?tag=hotoge-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8Bitdo_Wireless_USB_Adapter_2\"><\/span>8Bitdo Wireless USB Adapter 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The 8Bitdo Wireless USB Adapter 2 is one option for connecting controllers to the Nintendo Switch that would otherwise be incompatible, like an Xbox wireless gamepad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The only catch with adapters like the 8Bitdo device is that you don\u2019t get all controller features. 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