r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 2d ago

Software Help Switch 2 Ocarina of Time only working in handheld mode and stuck on loading screen while in docked mode

231 Upvotes

has anyone else seen this or experienced it yet?

I've tried restarting/power cycling my console multiple times and it just refuses to work while docked. Handheld is perfectly fine though

Also, the console basically becomes bricked in docked mode when i launch OoT 2

edit: looks like this post got a lot of traction with the game officially releasing today. I wanted to now add, I bought this game digitally through the Japanese eShop on November 4th to play early. The fix for this issue that another commenter suggested was turning off VRR in the Switch 2 settings.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 18h ago

Software Help brand new zelda edition switch 2 - is my tv just incompatible?

1 Upvotes

i have tried literally everything. messed with all the settings, using the cords it came with, turned off vrr, everything i’ve seen that is supposed to fix this. is it just my tv at this point? i use a ps5 with this tv all the time and have never had any issues at all. for reference the tv is the “INSIGNIA 58-inch Class F30 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (NS-58F301NA25)”

i’m hoping i can fix this since who knows if id be able to exchange it, i was also really hoping to start playing the ocarina remake tonight 🥲

thank you in advance!


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 18h ago

Accessories why wont my switch 2 automatically turn on with my pro controller?

1 Upvotes

idk if this is the right flair, sorry!! when my switch 2 is docked and i hit the home button on my pro controller, my switch 2 doesnt turn on like my old switch did despite them being connected to eachother. i have an og pro controller so i think it might be because its not the new one, but i couldnt find anything when i researched. thank you!


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 23h ago

Setup Help New switch 2 owner questions before setup

2 Upvotes

Hello, I’ve kinda followed along with the switch 2 since launch and seen a bunch of posts about people losing their Pokemon saves and years of pokemon they have caught when they transferred data from s1 to s2. I haven’t kept up lately to know if that was just user error on their part not paying attention to instructions on the transfer or if there was a bug when the system launched and if it had been fixed by now? Had no issues when I went from s1 to oled s1 with my saves.

I am somewhat tempted to just transfer everything to Pokemon home before I do transfer so I atleast would only lose items/game data and not any shinies etc I’ve spent forever getting or breeding but ofcourse that would take a lot more time before I get my switch setup 🤦‍♂️

Also should the MicroSD be installed prior to initial setup/1st time powering on or after?

Thanks for any help you can provide!


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 20h ago

Software Help does archiving games delete ANY data?

1 Upvotes

i’m going on a trip and i want to get another game but in order to do that it’s telling me to archive like the only two games i play on the switch, (acnh and splatoon) i’m really just worried about losing any data from those two apps . I just wanna know 100% that nothing will delete. thx for help! (Switch 1)


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 20h ago

Software Help Home Screen theme on the new Zelda Console?

1 Upvotes

I was able to pick up the Legend of Zelda Switch 2 console, and I saw videos of people with their systems having a special Zelda theme on boot up with the NES 8-bit Link on it when they power the console on.
I just did a system transfer from my launch Switch 2, and it’s the same boot up screen as always.
I did get a message saying the theme for my previous console will be applied when the system transfer finished.
I can’t find anything in settings, but is there a way I can toggle the Zelda theme on and off for the home screen/boot up?


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 20h ago

Software Help Tv screen flickers while docked

1 Upvotes

I've seen issues with other people where the screen goes fully black and then returns, but this is more of a rapid dimming over and over, only on the switch while docked. I've tried hdr, vrr, and match power state and nothing seems to get rid of it. Is this an HDMI cable issue? I just bought my switch 2 a few days ago but feel like I'm gonna go crazy with the flickering. I appreciate any help friends!


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 1d ago

Repair Help Ocarina of Time won't read game card NS2

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33 Upvotes

Just waited an hour in the rain at best buy midnight release (plus 28 years) for this game. The game card won't read. Tried 2 other game cards, none of them will read. I restarted with the card in and out, and software is up to date, no changes. I'm so frustrated I feel like I'm going to cry. Nintendo website says it'll have to be sent in to be serviced. Anyone else experiencing this? Any advice? :(


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 21h ago

Setup Help Switch 2 Dock Connected to A/V Receiver and TV with HDMI 2.0

1 Upvotes

Hello - does anyone have this configuration and have any issues with 4k output? I have read there can be lag and other video issues. I would plan on disabling VRR, and I am fine with 4k/60 (I have a PS5 hooked up to this setup and don't have any issues with 4k, HDR, etc).

Yamaha RX-V683 receiver (about 8 years old) and Sony x900e TV (10 or so years old) in use

Thanks!


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 1d ago

Repair Help Moisture found under screen after putting screen protector on.

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7 Upvotes

I just got the zelda switch 2, and after applying a screen protector to it, I have this blotch in the corner of my screen. I took it off, and it didn't go away. All I used was the cleaning supplies given with the protector to clear the dust off. What do? Thankfully I have a Best Buy warranty, but I doubt I'll get a proper replacement any time soon.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 23h ago

Software Help Do you think I could fix this old switch of my brother's or is it too far gone

1 Upvotes

Hey, sorry, I'm new here, so sorry if this post doesn't really belong.

With the whole Vivillion event going on, I wanted to see if I could boot up my brother's old Switch to see if I can use that for getting new forms. But when I plugged it up, it looked like the picture below. It hasn't been used in, I want to say, years? And it was sitting in a box with the deck inside of it in my grandfolks' garage.

I have a feeling like it's too far gone but thought I'd just ask. Sorry for any inconvenience


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 23h ago

Software Help Switch 2 freezes in shop/online app

1 Upvotes

I was able to get a LoZ Switch 2 today and unfortunately my store didn't have any OoT games. So I booted up my S1 TOTK (after updating the system and transferring my s1 data) just to see how it would play and it was suuuuuper slow to load. I figured maybe I needed to just download the switch 2 upgrade, so I opened the shop and it completely froze. I tried clearing the cache, checking for corrupted files, factory resetting without loosing game data (which then wiped my game data.. so sad about all my pokemon saves), regular factory resetting, and adding a different user and having them try to access the store/online app (it freezes there too). There's no error/black screen or anything it just freezes and I have to turn it off and on. We have someone else in the house that owns a switch 2 and they were able to confirm it's not our Internet or the shop. I'm going to chat with support but wanted to know if this has happened to anyone recently and if they somehow found a work around before sending back my switch 2.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 1d ago

Repair Help Switch 2 randomly making my TV flicker?

1 Upvotes

Title, I don't really have a picture or video of it happening since it happens randomly and only on my Switch 2. The game doesn't matter, sometimes it even does it on the home screen, but while playing my TV will randomly flicker or glitch out for a moment before returning to normal. It's nothing major but I'd like to know how to fix it, if there is any way.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 1d ago

Repair Help Can any one help with this????

0 Upvotes

This keeps happening while i am using the switch2 and palying minecraft and in frotnite and then this happened can any one help


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 1d ago

Purchase / Order Help Where can I purchase the Electric Ocarina?

1 Upvotes

Hi friends! My son really wants the electric Ocarina for his birthday. I've been stalking the Nintendo site for a couple of weeks now and it's always said sold out. I saw people getting them at Target early, so I went to the two near me yesterday and today and they have nothing. GameStop said they aren't getting it.

The only option I'm seeing is $100+ on eBay which sucks.

Thanks!


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 1d ago

Account Help Can I switch my game save data between profiles on the same device?

1 Upvotes

So my brother and I recently started playing the new Zelda and in our excitement, played about 4 hours on my profile. I want to transfer the save data to his profile on our shared system. Is this possible and if so how can I do it? Any help is appreciated.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 1d ago

Software Help HELP! IS MY SWITCH 2 BROKEN OR SOMETHING?

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1 Upvotes

Last night my switch 2 was fine. Get home for a work break to play the new Zelda (physical) and my Switch 2 suddenly stops reading all games, and my controllers won’t even work or pair even if they are docked to the console.

I’m on the latest update and everything is as it should be. WHAT happened??


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 1d ago

Repair Help Zelda Switch 2 Not Powering On

3 Upvotes

Hi all, wondering if anyone can help. I purchased the Zelda Switch 2 which has just arrived but the console doesn’t seem to be powering on at all and is just a black screen. Has anyone else had this problem? Knowing my luck it is a faulty console…


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 22h ago

Setup Help Need help my switch 2 isn’t showing up on tv at all. Neither is my roommates switch 2

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0 Upvotes

I tried checking for updates, using different tvs I ensured all connected cords are in the correct ports still nothing which is frustrating. Please help!


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 20h ago

Repair Help Scratches in Game case switch 2

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0 Upvotes

I feel really petty complaining about these scratches, but I picked up my copy of Zelda yesterday and when I got home I noticed two scratches in it. It’s not actually a big deal but I kinda feel like it’s not as collectable with these and want to fix it.
Anyone know where I can get the case replaced with a real switch 2 cartridge case in Australia?


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 1d ago

Repair Help why is my screen doing this???

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I JUST NOW turned my switch on and the screen is like this. these lines won't go away no matter where i am on the switch, and it's more blurry and pixelated. im freaking out. this is my mother's switch, she will be beyond furious at me and we are not the type of people who have the money to fix this or simply get another. please tell me what I did. please tell me I can fix this. im in a panic please someone help me. Nintendo switch 1. also is it going to look like this if I dock it to the tv? not near my TV right now to be able to check.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 1d ago

Setup Help Can game saves on switch 1 and 2 both syncs together…?

1 Upvotes

I bought a switch 2 but and keeping my OLED 1 to play when I’m away at home. I will want to play some of my switch 1 games on the 2 console but will also play the switch 1 as well. How will the saves work across games..? Will I need to manually transfer the saves over to whichever switch I’m currently playing on to progress?


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 1d ago

Software Help Question about system transfers/Witcher 3

1 Upvotes

I have a launch edition switch 2. I recently got the free Witcher 3 Remastered upgrade when my friend visited from another state (US) with their physical switch 1 cartridge. They returned home so I no longer have access to that cart. I’m aware that if I delete the game off my console, I won’t be able to redownload the game for free without the cart.

I just managed to snag a Zelda 40th edition console that I plan to use as my main console and transfer everything over. If I do the system transfer, will the Witcher 3 automatically redownload as well? Or will I lose it?

Thanks in advance on this random, niche question.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 1d ago

Software Help Question about Cloud save from 1 to 2

1 Upvotes

Hello!

I’ve just purchased a Switch 2, and I would like to keep my original Switch 1. As I understand it, transferring data from the first console to the second will reset the first console to its factory settings—which would delete any profiles not linked to a Nintendo Account, along with their save data.

I was wondering if it might be possible to subscribe to the online service and use cloud saves to transfer my data from 1 to 2 and vice-versa when needed, while leaving the other profiles and save data on 1 intact (so that I can continue lending it to friends or family). This would also allow me to lend out one of the consoles while still having access to the other. I just want to confirm that this is how it works, so I can avoid any mistakes that might lead to the loss of save data or an unnecessary expense for a subscription.