There is nothing like the excitement of a new console; Feveric whipping the packaging, setting up your user account and loading your games to settle in an hour -long induction to your new system.
Although the process can be, there is a basic step all too often skipped: adjusting your settings. From display and audio settings to user, locking and software settings, there is plenty to fine-tune in your Switch 2.
I’ve spent a week of the console and there are some must change settings you need to adjust before you get started; Here are my recommendations.
1. HDR settings
Nintendo’s latest console supports HDR and you can easily turn this on and off within the settings. Just go to Settings> Display> Hdr Production And make sure this setting is on by default.
However, do not stop there because there is another setting that allows you to choose which games it is enabled for. Scroll down In the Display menu, you see (confusing) another HDR -OUTPUT Option. Choose this and you can choose between ‘Always Enabled’, only compatible software ‘and’ disabled ‘.
I would recommend to turn it on for compatible games instead of the default setting to default to make sure non-compatible games look as good as ever.
2. Keep the life of the battery
If you have suffered from battery breakdown on your first generation of Nintendo-Switch, you will be glad to know that Switch 2 offers a setting that throws your battery life of about 90 percent while it is loaded, which will help your long-term battery. Just go to Settings> System> Stop Charging About 90%.
You can easily change this on and off anytime, so if you want a full charge sometimes a long day of games in handheld mode, it’s just a matter of a quick trip to the settings. Alternatively, you can simply outsource the load and try a portable battery for your Nintendo Switch 2.
3rd TV solution
Players, are looking forward – Nintendo Switch 2 can support screen resolutions up to 4K, albeit with a refresher speed of 60 Hz and 60fps for most titles, but you may have different ideas for your new console. Again, go to Settings> Display> TV resolution.
Within the settings, you can switch automatic resolution detection or manually set the resolution of your TV, especially convenient if you prefer the higher update speeds available in 1440p or 1080p solutions.
4. Change your locking settings
Depending on who otherwise uses your switch, you may be able to change your lock screen settings with the system lock menu.
Go to Settings> Userwhere you can choose to Skip Selection Screen If you are the only one using the console regularly. Alertanitlvey, go to Settings> System> Console Lock. Here you can set a pin to keep curious eyes and grubby hands from your new console, but you can also choose to add parental control using the dedicated Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app.
5. Enable dark mode
Of course, this one is a preference -based tip, but personally I do not see why you prefer to use the ordinary white theme rather than dark. Especially if you play most in hand, it’s a great way to preserve power and give your eyes some rest.
Once again you have to navigate to Settings> themes and choose from basic white and basic black.
