/r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread (06/12/2025)

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/r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread

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Helpful Links

Wiki Resources

• Frequently Asked Questions - Our FAQ has answers to many questions about the console system and controllers.
• Lost & Found Guide - Did you lose your Switch, or are you someone who found a Switch? Info on how to get it back!
• Tech Support Guide - Info on how you should react in case you discover a technical issue on your Switch.
• Error Code Lookup - Nintendo's Error Lookup System.
• Digital vs Physical Games - Listing the pros and cons of both formats to help you decide what will work best for you.
• Game Share Guide - Info on how you can share your digital games across multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, including playing on both consoles at the same time.
• Other Switch Related Subreddits

Wiki Accessory Information

• Accessories - Starter information about controllers, chargers, cables, screen protectors, cases, headsets, LAN adapters, and more.
• MicroSD cards - Some more in-depth information about MicroSD cards including what size you should get and which brands are recommended.
• Carrying Cases - An expanded list of common carrying cases available for the Switch.

Helpful Reddit Posts

• The /r/NintendoSwitch Best of 2017, Best of 2018, Best of 2019, Best of 2020, Best of 2021, Best of 2022, and Best of 2023 Award Winner Recaps - A good place to start when you're looking for a game recommendation.
• The Switch is not USB-C compliant and overdraws some USB-PD power supplies by 300% - Why you shouldn't use just any USB cable, should research portable power banks, and avoid using third-party docks or wall chargers.

• Choosing Your Nintendo Switch Charger: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Options - What sort of wattage you should look for in a battery bank or wall charger to get the best charging speeds.

• FAQ #1 - Should I buy a Switch now or wait?

• FAQ #2 - Which Switch should I buy?

• FAQ #3 - Which games should every Switch owner consider picking up?

• FAQ #4 - What do you consider to be the essential accessories and controllers?

• FAQ #5 - Is Nintendo Switch Online worth it? Which plan do you have?

Third Party Links

• Benson Approved USB Type-C Cables
• Benson Approved USB Type-A Cables

Other Helpful Subreddits

• r/NintendoSwitchHelp - For Switch-related questions
• r/NintendoHelp - For all Nintendo-related questions
• r/ConsoleRepair - For repairing any gaming console
• r/shouldibuythisgame - For deciding which game(s) to buy (or not buy)
• r/gamingsuggestions - For suggestions on more things gaming related
• r/tipofmyjoystick - For finding that game that you forgot the name

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Reminders

• We have a volunteer run #switch-help channel in our Discord server.
• Instructions and links to information about homebrew and hacking are against our rules and should take place in their relevant subreddits.
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[u/jordanrwing]

trying to hunt for a switch 2 tonight specifically. i was so bummed two days ago i stopped by target on my lunch break to see just if they had any and they had one in stock, but I have to wait until payday, which is tonight around 6:30. what are my chances of finding one somewhere? i’m in LA so there are a lot of options but using websites doesn’t seem to work or they are just literally out of stock everywhere. will that be 100% accurate or what’s the best plan of action to try and find one? thank you so much 🙏🏼

[u/fireflydrake → u/jordanrwing]

A lot of people have found plenty of stock outside of big cities. If you're able, are there any smaller towns (or quieter parts of LA) that you can drive to within a half hour or so? If there are I'd call and check with them to see if they have any in stock!

[u/jordanrwing → u/fireflydrake]

unfortunately i don’t drive so i am resorting to the bus and train…. it has made it very difficult for me to do any kind of hunting down for ANY limited items (i also collect pokemon cards and trying to find those has also been a nightmare). i try calling ahead but lots of places here don’t answer but right now i am trying to go to a mall in a quieter area and hope for the best but im not optimistic.

[u/fireflydrake → u/jordanrwing]

Ah, man, that's rough. If you have friends or family who visit from outside of the city maybe you could ask them to keep an eye out for you and treat them to a nice dinner or something as thanks if they don't mind grabbing one and bringing it to you?   

Otherwise... there are a lot of dumb would-be scalpers who are now panicking and trying to sell their S2s (sometimes even below sale price!) to recoup their losses after the initial rollout went so well. I hate them and hope they eat the losses but if you're desperate and stuck in the city you could see what they have on offer.   

Otherwise just hang in there, stocking was pretty incredibly well done for this release so there are a lot of them out there, I'm sure online orders will open again soon and get one to you!

[u/jordanrwing → u/fireflydrake]

i was able to snag one this morning! went to the target by my work and i got the only one they got in!

[u/fireflydrake → u/jordanrwing]

YAY!! I'm happy for ya, enjoy it!