Holen Sie sich die besten Tipps und Tricks für das Spiel!

Holen Sie sich die besten Tipps und Tricks für das Spiel!

 (Pocket-lint) - The Nintendo Switch has been a massive success since its launch in spring 2017 and still regularly sells out across multiple retailers, even after the launch of the PS5 and Xbox Series X.

It has also played host to some amazing games, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with more to come.

But if you have your own Switch, what else can you do with it than play games? And what tips and tricks can you learn to make the experience better? Read on.

Nintendo Switch parental controls

If you're a parent and you've bought a child a Nintendo Switch or expect it to be played by all the family, there are some great ways to set age restrictions and communication options for younger kids. Nintendo provides parental controls on the console itself and through a separate application for iOS and Android.

: Here's how to set them up

Head to the System Settings option on the main screen, either in handheld or docked mode.

Scroll down the left-hand bar to the Parental Controls option and click (or tap if you are using the touchscreen).

Click on Parental Controls Settings, the highlighted box on the right-hand side of the screen.

This will open a page that offers two options: you can either set simple parental controls by restricting the gameplay by age, so only games of a certain rating can be played, or you can set more complex parental controls through a dedicated smartphone app for iPhone or Android.

If you choose to restrict gameplay on the console itself, you can set the age limits of different features, such as the games and whether the user can post screengrabs taken on the Switch on social networks. Communication with other players can also be restricted.

It is possible to link your Nintendo Account with a child’s Nintendo Switch profile, so they can purchase games from the online Nintendo eShop. If you have that option installed, you can also restrict those. The instructions are on the Switch in that case.

Restriction levels available to choose are Teen, Child, Young Child or you can customise the options yourself.

You can also set options through the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app for iPhone and Android. Download it from your relevant app store on your smartphone and follow the instructions on-screen.

You will need to link it to your Nintendo Account and the Switch through a code that is sent. It is very simple to follow.

Once linked, you can not only use the app to set the content restrictions as per the options on the console itself, you can also use it to set the amount of playtime a child can have. The console will not let them play past the period determined.

This can also be set per profile as you can set-up different profiles on the Nintendo Switch itself. This is done when the console is first used. Alternatively, you can add new "Users" in the System Settings under the "User" tab.

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